About Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia
The Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia comprises 3.3K companies, including 845 funded companies having collectively raised $16B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 216 are Series A+ funded, and 3 have achieved unicorn status.
Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia has seen 44 acquisitions and 25 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that are developing products based on innovative technology and scientific developments such as blockchain, AI, advanced robotics, IoT , etc.
Deep Tech sector is also known as DeepTech, Deep-Tech, Digital Deep or Deep Technology Solutions.
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. Excludes companies developing products of conventional technology (Shallow Tech) such as conventional digital platforms, conventional robotics in industrial automation, among others.
Top Deep Tech Companies in Southeast Asia
There are 3,300 Deep Tech startups in Southeast Asia which include EdgeConneX, Terra, Atlan, Bitdeer, TRON. Out of these, 845 startups are funded, with 216 having secured Series A+ funding, and 3 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 68 Deep Tech startups in Southeast Asia. Over the past 10 years, an average of 214 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Stanford University.
Here is the list of top Deep Tech startups in Southeast Asia
1. EdgeConneX
Edge data center solutions. It provides data center solutions to deliver digital content. Its platform features an edgeOS that generates visibility into the real time data center operations. It also offers data center security, automation, connectivity solutions, and EV charging options.
Key facts about EdgeConneX
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Herndon (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $6.51M
- Investors: Liberty Global, Pittco and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Apr 12, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 76/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 161 Competitors
2. Terra
Blockchain network for payments. It is an open-source blockchain payment platform for an algorithmic stablecoin, which are cryptocurrencies that automatically track the price of currencies or other assets. The platform enables users to spend, save, trade, or exchange Terra stablecoins.
Key facts about Terra
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $125M
- Investors: Huobi, Binance Labs and 42 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 26, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 1,039 Competitors
3. Atlan
Developer of AI-driven data governance and metadata management platform. The platform integrates metadata intelligence, automation, and an extensive connector framework to unify, catalog, and govern data across enterprise environments. It provides self-service data discovery, cross-system lineage at the column level, and personalized data experiences to enable data democratization. The solution supports no-code connectors and a centralized control plane to manage data and AI stacks seamlessly. Designed for large enterprises, it helps teams define data meaning, understand data lineage, manage data quality, and ensure compliance with AI regulations. The platform also offers AI-powered governance studios, data quality tools, and enables integration with AI assistants
Key facts about Atlan
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $206M
- Investors: WaterBridge, Insight Partners and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 08, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 1,545 Competitors
4. Bitdeer
Developer of pool mining solutions for cryptocurrency. It provides users with a platform that offers a computing power-sharing platform for Bitcoin mining. It provides multiple investment plans. It allows users to switch mining pools and receive payments directly from the mining pool. The application is available on Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about Bitdeer
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $12M
- Investors: Genimous Technology, Tether and 1 Other
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 18, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 2,161 Competitors
5. TRON
Blockchain-based explorer and wallets for cryptocurrencies. It offers blockchain-based explorers, Tronlink for apps and browser-based hot wallets for cryptocurrencies, and more. It also provides Tron-based tokens for issuing crypto coins.
Key facts about TRON
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: NEOPLY, Marshmallow Cash and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: ICO, Sep 02, 2017, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 14 of 2,234 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia
68 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia. 313 Deep Tech startups in Southeast Asia were founded in 2018 - 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 | 68 |
2025 | 146 |
2024 | 160 |
2023 | 202 |
2022 | 266 |
2021 | 312 |
2020 | 214 |
2019 | 236 |
2018 | 313 |
2017 | 231 |
Stage-wise distribution of Deep Tech sector companies in Southeast Asia
Out of the total 3,300 Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia, 845 have secured funding. Among them, 216 have reached Series A or higher, and 109 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 3,300
Funded - 845
Series A+ - 216
Series B+ - 109
Series C+ - 81
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 3,300 |
Funded | 845 |
Series A+ | 216 |
Series B+ | 109 |
Series C+ | 81 |
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Funding Trends in the Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia
Total funding year-on-year in the Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia
The Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia saw a total funding of more than $15.5B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $6.07B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $6.07B |
2025 | $992M |
2024 | $3.5B |
2023 | $582M |
2022 | $1.43B |
2021 | $1.35B |
2020 | $175M |
2019 | $678M |
2018 | $491M |
2017 | $271M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Deep Tech in Southeast Asia
In the year 2026, till October 2026, Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia have raised $4.02B in equity funding across 38 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia had raised $597M across 56 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 573.62% rise in funding in Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9873 | Oct 23, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series A | 3536 | Oct 14, 2026 | ||
Series B | 7389 | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Series C | 9391 | Sep 20, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7409 | Sep 04, 2026 |
Top Investors in Deep Tech in Southeast Asia
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | Terra and Pontem Network | |
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Hong Kong (China) |
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M&A activity in Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 5 acquisitions happened in Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Jan 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 22, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 27, 2025 |
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Acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 3 |
2025 | 5 |
2024 | 8 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 7 |
2021 | 6 |
2020 | 5 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 2 |
2017 | 2 |
IPOs in Deep Tech in Southeast Asia
In the year 2026, till January 2026, 1 IPO happened in Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Deep Tech sector in Southeast Asia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jan 09, 2026 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Sep 10, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Sep 13, 2023 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Apr 13, 2023 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Nov 09, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Deep Tech in Southeast Asia
Most number of Deep Tech startups in Southeast Asia have been founded by alumni from National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Stanford University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 113 |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | 52 |
Stanford University | 14 |
University of Cambridge | 13 |
Tsinghua University | 10 |
INSEAD | 9 |
Singapore Management University (SMU) | 9 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 8 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 8 |
BITS Pilani | 7 |
Total funding in Deep Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Southeast Asia
In the last 10 years, Columbia University graduates' Deep Tech companies in Southeast Asia have raised the most funding among top colleges. Tsinghua University alumni are second, and The University of Tokyo alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Columbia University | $3.24B |
Tsinghua University | $3.22B |
The University of Tokyo | $3.19B |
Stanford University | $2.36B |
Yale University | $348M |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | $318M |
BITS Pilani | $221M |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | $221M |
Wharton School | $216M |
Booth School of Business | $183M |
Top News in Deep Tech in Southeast Asia
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EdgeConneX Recognized for Global AI High-Density Infrastructure Innovation LeadershipPR Newswire•Jul 30, 2026•EdgeConneX
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Laguna Diagnostics mRNA Gene Biomarker Test Gets FDA Breakthrough Device StatusContract Pharma•Apr 29, 2026•Laguna Diagnostics
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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.https://www.intelligence360.news/•Mar 03, 2026•7SG
