These 19 cities are the best places for women to launch a successful business

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Starting a business is hard no matter where it begins. Some locations, though, can make it easier to grow that business into a successful company, thanks to a combination of culture, talent, technology, and capital. 

On Wednesday, Dell unveiled its 2016 Women Entrepreneurs study. The survey examined which cities would be most supportive to "high potential women entrepreneurs" — women who are building a business to surpass $1 million or more in revenue a year.

Most cities still have a long way to go to fully support the woman entrepreneurial community — the No. 1 city only scored a 'mediocre' score of 58 overall — but some places stand out from the pack.

Here's the list of the best cities for a high potential woman entrepreneur to start a business:

19. Sao Paulo

The Brazilian city got high marks for the city's "attitudes and expectations" toward women entrepreneurs, yet its access to capital is holding it back.

18. Mexico City

Better access to female mentors and role models would "go along way" for Mexico City, the survey said.

17. Tokyo

The Japanese city placed at the top of the list for market size, but it could do a better job helping women entrepreneurs access the market and find female role models.