About Deep Tech sector in Singapore, Singapore
The Deep Tech sector in Singapore, Singapore comprises 1.55K companies, including 619 funded companies having collectively raised $8.3B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 151 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Singapore, Singapore has seen 31 acquisitions and 8 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Companies included in Deep Tech
Includes companies implementing technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, computer vision, robotics, nanotechnology, IoT into their products. Also includes companies providing infrastructure to develop blockchain, AI, IoT technology such as development tools, smart contracts, and sensor technology, among others.Companies excluded in Deep Tech
Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among othersTop Deep Tech Companies in Singapore, Singapore
There are more than 1.55K companies in Deep Tech in Singapore, Singapore. EdgeConneX is the top Deep Tech company in Singapore, Singapore, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Deep Tech companies in Singapore, Singapore:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Edge data center solutions | Herndon (United States) | 2009 | Acquired | $62M | |
Blockchain network for payments | Singapore (Singapore) | 2018 | Series B | $125M | |
Developer of blockchain games and infrastructure for player-owned digital economies | Singapore (Singapore) | 2019 | Series B | $311M | |
Developer of pool mining solutions for cryptocurrency | Singapore (Singapore) | 2013 | Public | $12M | |
Provider of IoT solutions for utilities, asset, and facilities management | Singapore (Singapore) | 2016 | Series B | $85M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Singapore
2 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Deep Tech sector in Singapore. 184 Deep Tech startups in Singapore were founded in 2021 - 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 | 2 |
2025 | 52 |
2024 | 84 |
2023 | 109 |
2022 | 148 |
2021 | 184 |
2020 | 108 |
2019 | 95 |
2018 | 182 |
2017 | 131 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Singapore
Out of the total 1,547 Deep Tech companies in Singapore, 619 have secured funding. Among them, 151 have reached Series A or higher, and 67 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,547
Funded - 619
Series A+ - 151
Series B+ - 67
Series C+ - 47
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,547 |
Funded | 619 |
Series A+ | 151 |
Series B+ | 67 |
Series C+ | 47 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in Singapore
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Singapore
The Deep Tech sector in Singapore saw a total funding of more than $7.9B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2024 at more than $2.65B. There has been a total funding of $113M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $113M |
2025 | $626M |
2024 | $2.65B |
2023 | $742M |
2022 | $1.38B |
2021 | $934M |
2020 | $283M |
2019 | $527M |
2018 | $394M |
2017 | $247M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Singapore
In the year 2026, till April 2026, Deep Tech companies in Singapore have raised $108M in equity funding across 12 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), Deep Tech companies in Singapore had raised $51.2M across 22 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 111.44% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in Singapore as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Singapore:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9813 | Apr 10, 2026 | - | |
Series C | 5249 | Apr 09, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 9904 | Mar 30, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7927 | Mar 26, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2753 | Mar 18, 2026 |
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Top Investors in Deep Tech in Singapore
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in Singapore based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in Singapore:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | Terra and Pontem Network | |
Hong Kong (China) | ||
Shanghai (China) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) |
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M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Singapore
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 8 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Singapore. Last year, in 2024, a total of 4 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Singapore.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in Singapore:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 27, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 19, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 06, 2025 |
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Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Singapore
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Singapore:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 8 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 6 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in Singapore
In the year 2023, till September 2023, 2 IPOs happened in Deep Tech sector in Singapore.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in Singapore:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 13, 2023 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Apr 13, 2023 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 30, 2020 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Sep 23, 2019 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Dec 19, 2018 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in Singapore
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in Singapore
Most number of Deep Tech startups in Singapore have been founded by alumni from National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and INSEAD.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 100 |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | 50 |
INSEAD | 13 |
Stanford University | 13 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 9 |
Tsinghua University | 9 |
BITS Pilani | 8 |
University of Cambridge | 8 |
University of Oxford | 8 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 7 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Singapore
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' Deep Tech companies in Singapore have raised the most funding among top colleges. Yale University alumni are second, and INSEAD alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $2.75B |
Yale University | $348M |
INSEAD | $284M |
Wharton School | $216M |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | $213M |
Booth School of Business | $183M |
University of Chicago | $183M |
Tsinghua University | $144M |
The University of Queensland | $140M |
University of Pennsylvania | $117M |
Top News in Deep Tech in Singapore
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EdgeConneX Commences Construction of 200MW AI-Ready Hyperscale Campus in Greater OsakaBusiness Wire•Mar 18, 2026•EdgeConneX
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7sg Inc. has filed a notice of an exempt offering of securities to raise $5,139,999.00 in New Funding.intelligence360•Mar 03, 2026•7sg
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EdgeConneX Looks to Enter Swedish Market as Part of European Data Center Expansion StrategyBusiness Wire•Feb 27, 2026•EdgeConneX
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Inflection Point Ventures launches $110m IPV International fundTech in Asia•Jul 31, 2025•Inflection Point Ventures, Cellivate Technologies
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Aethir & Credible Launch DePIN-Powered Credit Card for ATH Token HoldersCoinDesk•Jul 16, 2025•Aethir, Credible Labs
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Chugai and Gero Enter Joint Research Agreement for Age-Related TherapiesGlobeNewswire•Jul 07, 2025•Chugai Pharmaceutical, Gero
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Fellaz Appoints Justin Baird as CTO to Lead Decentralized Entertainment StackNewswire•Jun 30, 2025•Fellaz
