Startup Landscape in Malaysia

Malaysia has over 28,605 startups across the country. Of these, 2.3K are funded companies that have collectively raised $21.6B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 1,473 investors have participated in 1,482 funding rounds, with 113 startups securing early-stage funding and 42 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,669 new companies have been founded, raising over $202M in funding. Startups in Malaysia have witnessed 478 acquisitions and 1,190 IPOs, while 4,931 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 521 companies have been founded by women.