Startup Landscape in Malaysia

Malaysia has over 29,442 startups across the country. Of these, 2.32K are funded companies that have collectively raised $21.9B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 1,503 investors have participated in 1,520 funding rounds, with 114 startups securing early-stage funding and 44 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,284 new companies have been founded, raising over $237M in funding. Startups in Malaysia have witnessed 480 acquisitions and 1,224 IPOs, while 4,931 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 520 companies have been founded by women.