Insight · 2026-10-06
Software and IT companies in Prosp's database have a later median founding year than Manufacturing companies: 2011 against 1994
In Software and IT, the median founding year is 2011.
In Manufacturing, the median founding year is 1994.
Here is how the 4 industries compare.
| Industry | Companies | Median founding year | Founded 2011 or later | Founded before 1990 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software and IT | 743 | 2011 | 52% | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 1,678 | 1994 | 20% | 40% |
| Food and agriculture | 730 | 1997 | 27% | 37% |
| Healthcare | 227 | 2006 | 38% | 19% |
Prosp's database, Russia excluded. Counted on 2026-10-06: 3,378 companies in 4 industries. Founding year as published by the company or found in public registers; only years from 1850 to 2025 count.
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