This study comprehensively examines startup research over the past 25 years. Analyzing a dataset of 1195 papers from the Web of Science, the paper aims to uncover publication trends, top contributing journals, countries, and common research subjects within the startup research field. Topic modeling is used to identify and categorize major research topics within the startup domain. The analysis reveals a significant increase in research interest in startups, especially over the past decade. This surge is linked to the late twentieth-century internet revolution, which catalyzed entrepreneurial activity and caught the attention of researchers, policymakers, and investors. Topic modeling identified ten major themes in startup research: innovation, startup success, startup ecosystem, economic development, markets, gender, leadership & decision-making, venture capital, and social entrepreneurship. The findings have substantial implications for both theory and practice. For researchers, the identified trends and topics can guide future studies and can contribute to a deeper understanding of the startup world. For practitioners and policymakers, insights into the predominant themes and geographic trends can be fed into strategic decisions and policy formulations aimed at enhancing startup ecosystems and supporting entrepreneurial ventures.

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