About Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
There are 79 Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia, including 10 funded companies having collectively raised $4.18M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 2 are Series A+ funded.
Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia has seen 1 IPO.
Top Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
There are more than 79 Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia. NexMind is the top Artificial Intelligence company in Malaysia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AI tools for Search Engine Optimization | Puchong (Malaysia) | 2019 | Seed | $2.5M | |
Technology to develop neural networks | Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | 2002 | Seed | $1.49M | |
Design and manufactures Wi-Fi platform, IoT chips and systems | Petaling Jaya (Malaysia) | 2005 | Public | - | |
Provider of a solution to create AI chatbots without coding | Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | 2020 | Unfunded | - | |
AI-based accounting services | Puchong (Malaysia) | 2017 | Funding Raised | - |
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Artificial Intelligence companies founded year-on-year in Malaysia
3 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia. 15 Artificial Intelligence startups in Malaysia were founded in 2024 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 3 |
2025 | 10 |
2024 | 15 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 7 |
2019 | 7 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | 4 |
Stage-wise distribution of Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
Out of the total 79 Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia, 10 have secured funding. Among them, 2 have reached Series A or higher, and 1 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 79
Funded - 10
Series A+ - 2
Series B+ - 1
Series C+ - 1
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 79 |
Funded | 10 |
Series A+ | 2 |
Series B+ | 1 |
Series C+ | 1 |
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Funding Trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
Recent Funding Rounds in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
In the year 2025, till July 2025, Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia have raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 4366 | Jul 01, 2025 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 5492 | Aug 16, 2024 | ||
Seed | 1727 | Sep 26, 2023 | ||
Series A | 4243 | Sep 02, 2020 | ||
Seed | 3944 | Jun 01, 2020 | - |
Top Investors in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
Gobi Partners is the top investor in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | - | |
Pathum Wan (Thailand) | - | |
Palo Alto (United States) | - | |
Jakarta (Indonesia) | - | |
Singapore (Singapore) | - |
IPOs in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
In the year 2008, till February 2008, 1 IPO happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Feb 05, 2008 | Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia
Most number of Artificial Intelligence startups in Malaysia have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and IIT Bombay.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 1 |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | 1 |
IIT Bombay | 1 |
Indian Institute of Science | 1 |
University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
Wharton School | 1 |
Total funding in Artificial Intelligence companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Malaysia
In the last 10 years, graduates from Harvard University have raised the most funding for Artificial Intelligence companies in Malaysia, compared to alumni from other top colleges. IIT Bombay and Indian Institute of Science alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $2.5M |
IIT Bombay | $80.9K |
Indian Institute of Science | $80.9K |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | - |
University of Pennsylvania | - |
Wharton School | - |
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