Startup Landscape in Malaysia

Malaysia has over 30,408 startups across the country. Of these, 2.33K 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 1,506 investors have participated in 1,524 funding rounds, with 114 startups securing early-stage funding and 45 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,443 new companies have been founded, raising over $237M in funding. Startups in Malaysia have witnessed 482 acquisitions and 1,240 IPOs, while 4,930 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 520 companies have been founded by women.