About High Tech sector in Asia
The High Tech sector in Asia comprises 50.9K companies, including 12.4K funded companies having collectively raised $257B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 4.21K are Series A+ funded, and 100 have achieved unicorn status.
High Tech sector in Asia has seen 695 acquisitions and 813 IPOs.
This sector includes companies building technology-intensive products and software related to Drones, 3D Printing, Nanotechnology, and Edge Computing.
High Tech sector is also known as Advanced Tech, Emerging Tech, Deep Tech, Disruptive Tech or Innovative Tech.
Companies offering HiTech solutions like 3D Printing, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Natural Language Processing, etc are included in this sector. Excludes companies that provide solutions which do not involve much technology like, E-Commerce, Agricultural equipments, biomedical equipments, life science solutions, cybersecurity solutions, service solution providers for technology companies, IT services, etc.
Top High Tech Companies in Asia
There are 50,892 High Tech startups in Asia which include Ultrahuman, DJI, Mobileye, Waze, Trax. Out of these, 12,413 startups are funded, with 4,211 having secured Series A+ funding, and 100 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 1,524 High Tech startups in Asia. Over the past 10 years, an average of 2,754 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Tel Aviv University, BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay.
Here is the list of top High Tech startups in Asia
1. Ultrahuman
Developer of wearable health monitors and metabolic glucose tracking devices. These products track sleep, recovery, and metabolic markers to provide health insights. The hardware includes rings for sleep monitoring, continuous glucose monitors, and red light therapy equipment. Software platforms interpret health data and blood test results to assist with physiological performance and wellness management.
Key facts about Ultrahuman
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $173M
- Investors: Steadview, Nexus Venture Partners and 48 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Sep 03, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 96 Competitors
2. DJI
Manufacturer of camera drones handheld stabilizers and intelligent agricultural equipment. Products include aerial photography platforms, gimbal systems for video production, and automated machinery for crop management. The business provides hardware for transportation, delivery, and professional filmmaking. Support services include maintenance programs and technical assistance for hardware operation.
Key facts about DJI
3. Mobileye
Developer of automated driving systems and vehicle safety sensor technology. The business creates hardware and software components for vehicle automation, including system-on-chip processors and computer vision software. The products facilitate driver assistance features and autonomous vehicle operation by processing sensor data to inform driving decisions. The technology integrates into automotive platforms to support safety and navigation functions.
Key facts about Mobileye
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Jerusalem (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $530M
- Investors: GlenRock Israel, First International Bank of Israel and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: PE, Jul 07, 2013, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 469 Competitors
4. Waze
App-based navigation platform offering real-time, community-powered traffic updates. It helps users plan routes, avoid congestion, and receive alerts about hazards, accidents, and road conditions. The platform relies on user-generated data to improve accuracy and provide dynamic routing.
Key facts about Waze
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $67M
- Investors: BlueRun Ventures, Kleiner Perkins and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Oct 18, 2011, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 399 Competitors
5. Trax
Cloud-based data analytics solutions for retail shelf management. The platform offers signal based merchandising data and analytics solutions to manage product placement and inventory. It generates reports to manage performance and support the decision making process. It offers AI powered solutions to execute, measure, and manage retail strategies. Features include merchandising, in-store execution, shopper engagement, market measurement, analytics and shelf monitoring solutions, workforce management, inventory optimization, and more.
Key facts about Trax
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $1.03B
- Investors: Hopu Investments, SoftBank Vision Fund and 34 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Nov 08, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 410 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the High Tech sector in Asia
1,524 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the High Tech sector in Asia. 3,597 High Tech startups in 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 | 1,524 |
2025 | 2,157 |
2024 | 2,089 |
2023 | 2,515 |
2022 | 2,926 |
2021 | 3,537 |
2020 | 2,748 |
2019 | 3,263 |
2018 | 3,597 |
2017 | 3,186 |
Stage-wise distribution of High Tech sector companies in Asia
Out of the total 50,892 High Tech companies in Asia, 12,413 have secured funding. Among them, 4,211 have reached Series A or higher, and 2,709 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 50,892
Funded - 12,413
Series A+ - 4,211
Series B+ - 2,709
Series C+ - 2,020
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 50,892 |
Funded | 12,413 |
Series A+ | 4,211 |
Series B+ | 2,709 |
Series C+ | 2,020 |
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Funding Trends in the High Tech sector in Asia
Total funding year-on-year in the High Tech sector in Asia
The High Tech sector in Asia saw a total funding of more than $241B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding has been in 2026 at more than $54.3B till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $54.3B |
2025 | $16.1B |
2024 | $27.8B |
2023 | $15.2B |
2022 | $31.4B |
2021 | $33.5B |
2020 | $18.1B |
2019 | $13.2B |
2018 | $23.1B |
2017 | $8.47B |
Recent Funding Rounds in High Tech in Asia
In the year 2026, till September 2026, High Tech companies in Asia have raised $41.2B in equity funding across 839 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), High Tech companies in Asia had raised $8.46B across 861 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 386.34% rise in funding in High Tech companies in Asia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in High Tech companies in Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 6633 | Sep 30, 2026 | ||
Series B | 9727 | Sep 30, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 3470 | Sep 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3875 | Sep 28, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6273 | Sep 24, 2026 |
Top Investors in High Tech in Asia
Plug and Play Tech Center is the top investor in High Tech companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in High Tech companies in Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Hong Kong (China) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) |
M&A activity in High Tech sector in Asia
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 57 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in Asia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 70 acquisitions happened in High Tech sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in High Tech sector in Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 31, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 24, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 04, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in High Tech sector in Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in High Tech sector in Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 57 |
2025 | 70 |
2024 | 51 |
2023 | 65 |
2022 | 103 |
2021 | 75 |
2020 | 35 |
2019 | 61 |
2018 | 35 |
2017 | 48 |
IPOs in High Tech in Asia
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 57 IPOs happened in High Tech sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in High Tech sector in Asia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 01, 2026 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Sep 29, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Sep 29, 2026 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Sep 28, 2026 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Sep 22, 2026 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) |
Colleges which produce the most High Tech companies in Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the High Tech in Asia
Most number of High Tech startups in Asia have been founded by alumni from Tel Aviv University, BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | 410 |
BITS Pilani | 274 |
IIT Bombay | 251 |
IIT Delhi | 230 |
IIT Kharagpur | 227 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 198 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 197 |
IIT Kanpur | 156 |
IIT Madras | 154 |
Stanford University | 136 |
Total funding in High Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Asia
In the last 10 years, Tsinghua University graduates' High Tech companies in Asia have raised the most funding among top colleges. Tel Aviv University alumni are second, and Columbia University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Tsinghua University | $10.3B |
Tel Aviv University | $8.43B |
Columbia University | $6.01B |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $5.04B |
Stanford University | $4.85B |
The University of Tokyo | $3.71B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $2.97B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $2.47B |
Harvard University | $2.11B |
IIT Bombay | $1.9B |
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