About Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia
The Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia comprises 1.78K companies, including 529 funded companies having collectively raised $5.83B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 207 are Series A+ funded, and 4 have achieved unicorn status.
Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia has seen 31 acquisitions and 29 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing software solutions that assist manufacturers throughout the manufacturing value chain. From product design, prototyping, simulation, production analysis, monitoring, and equipment maintenance, etc. Also, include companies that offer robots/automated machines for handling manufacturing operations.
Manufacturing Tech sector is also known as Industrial Software, Factory Automation Software, Industrial Automation Software, Computer Integrated Manufacturing or Industrial Tech.
Companies included in Manufacturing Tech
PLM suites, CAD, engineering analysis solutions, manufacturing execution solutions, process control software, asset maintenance, EHS tools, and robots for manufacturingCompanies excluded in Manufacturing Tech
Consulting companies, resellers, service providers, and hardware companies including 3D printers. Outbound logistics from Supply Chain software are not included. Generic business intelligence and workforce management solutions which do not have manufacturing companies as their primary customer base are not included. Solutions for mining, packaging, and construction sectors are also excluded.Top Manufacturing Tech Companies in Asia
There are more than 1.78K companies in Manufacturing Tech in Asia. Zetwerk is the top Manufacturing Tech company in Asia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of manufacturing services across industrial and consumer product sectors | Bengaluru (India) | 2018 | Series F | $859M | |
Provider of CAD/CAM software solutions | Tianhe (China) | 1998 | Series B | $31.4M | |
Online platform offering B2B sourcing and trading solutions | Delhi (India) | 2015 | Series B | $43.5M | |
Provider of cloud based management solutions | San Francisco (United States) | 2019 | Series A | $19M | |
AI based automation solutions for process and utility optimization | Pune (India) | 2017 | Series C | $65.2M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia
147 Manufacturing Tech startups in Asia were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 22 |
2023 | 45 |
2022 | 62 |
2021 | 90 |
2020 | 147 |
2019 | 133 |
2018 | 145 |
2017 | 142 |
2016 | 132 |
Stage-wise distribution of Manufacturing Tech sector companies in Asia
Out of the total 1,785 Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia, 529 have secured funding. Among them, 207 have reached Series A or higher, and 122 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 1,785
Funded - 529
Series A+ - 207
Series B+ - 122
Series C+ - 87
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 1,785 |
Funded | 529 |
Series A+ | 207 |
Series B+ | 122 |
Series C+ | 87 |
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Funding Trends in the Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia
Total funding year-on-year in the Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia
The Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia saw a total funding of more than $5.58B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1.55B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $474M |
2024 | $397M |
2023 | $573M |
2022 | $811M |
2021 | $1.55B |
2020 | $306M |
2019 | $866M |
2018 | $343M |
2017 | $126M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Manufacturing Tech in Asia
In the year 2025, till October 2025, Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia have raised $465M in equity funding across 36 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2024), Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia had raised $288M across 42 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 61.61% rise in funding in Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 1747 | Oct 06, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4318 | Sep 11, 2025 | ||
Series D | 9943 | Sep 09, 2025 | ||
Series A | 1837 | Aug 20, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 2384 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Top Investors in Manufacturing Tech in Asia
Accel is the top investor in Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Delhi (India) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | - |
M&A activity in Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia
In the year 2025, till July 2025, 3 acquisitions happened in Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia. Last year, in 2024, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 02, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 17, 2025 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Apr 02, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 20, 2024 |
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Acquisition trends in Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 2 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 3 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 7 |
2018 | 3 |
2017 | - |
2016 | 2 |
IPOs in Manufacturing Tech in Asia
In the year 2025, till September 2025, 2 IPOs happened in Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Manufacturing Tech sector in Asia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 26, 2025 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
May 08, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Dec 23, 2024 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Sep 26, 2024 | Taipei Stock Exchange (TT) | |
Oct 05, 2023 | Korea Exchange (KRX) |
Colleges which produce the most Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Manufacturing Tech in Asia
Most number of Manufacturing Tech startups in Asia have been founded by alumni from IIT Madras, BITS Pilani and IIT Bombay.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Madras | 20 |
BITS Pilani | 17 |
IIT Bombay | 12 |
IIT Kanpur | 11 |
Tel Aviv University | 11 |
IIT Roorkee | 10 |
IIT Kharagpur | 9 |
IIT Delhi | 8 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 8 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 7 |
Total funding in Manufacturing Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Asia
In the last 10 years, University of California (Berkeley) graduates' Manufacturing Tech companies in Asia have raised the most funding among top colleges. IIT Madras alumni are second, and IIT Roorkee alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.18B |
IIT Madras | $1.17B |
IIT Roorkee | $1.06B |
IIT Kharagpur | $1.01B |
Haas School of Business | $993M |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | $717M |
Tel Aviv University | $280M |
University of Haifa | $226M |
IIT Delhi | $190M |
Carnegie Mellon University | $145M |
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