About startup landscape in Malta
Malta has over 3,296 startups across the country. Of these, 375 are funded companies that have collectively raised $1.3B in venture capital and private equity. A total of 279 investors have participated in 532 funding rounds, with 10 startups securing early-stage funding. In the last five years, 223 new companies have been founded, raising over $12.7M in funding. Startups in Malta have witnessed 122 acquisitions and 26 IPOs, while 557 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 56 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Malta
PaySend is the top company in Malta, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Malta:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of online platform facilitating international money transfers and related services | Valletta (Malta) | 2015 | Series B | $227M | |
Trading platform for multiple assets | Birkirkara (Malta) | 1999 | Unfunded | - | |
Cryptocurrency for sports entertainment platforms | Gzira (Malta) | 2012 | Series A | $4.9M | |
Online review platform on gambling | Valletta (Malta) | 2006 | Public | $15.5M | |
Venture capital firm and startup accelerator focused on multiple sectors | Sunnyvale (United States) | 2006 | Funding Raised | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Malta
In the year 2026, till April 2026, $25.6M has been raised in 2 equity
funding rounds across Malta.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Malta:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 3217 | Apr 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4895 | Jan 14, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Seed | 8819 | Nov 28, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4504 | Apr 22, 2024 | ||
Seed | 1189 | Mar 06, 2024 |
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- 3.3K+ Total Companies
- $1.3B+ Total Funding
- 370+ Funded Companies
- 25+ IPOs
- 120+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Malta
Europa is the top investor in companies of Malta based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Malta:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Tallinn (Estonia) | ||
Luxembourg (Luxembourg) | ||
Gzira (Malta) | ||
Saint Julian (Malta) |
Acquisitions in Malta
In the year 2025, till October 2025, 5 acquisitions happened in Malta. Last year, in 2024, a total of 7 acquisitions happened in Malta.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Malta:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 28, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 27, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 15, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 14, 2025 |
IPOs in Malta
In the year 2021, till July 2021, 3 IPOs happened in Malta. In its previous year, in 2020, a total of 2 IPOs happened in Malta.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Malta:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 23, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jul 02, 2021 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Apr 16, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 10, 2020 | OTC Markets (OTCMKTS) | |
Jan 28, 2020 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
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