About startup landscape in Nepal
Nepal has over 18,285 startups across the country. Of these, 305 are funded companies that have collectively raised $478M in venture capital and private equity. A total of 77 investors have participated in 317 funding rounds, with 14 startups securing early-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,012 new companies have been founded, raising over $355K in funding. Startups in Nepal have witnessed 14 acquisitions and 37 IPOs, while 986 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 41 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Nepal
Daraz is the top company in Nepal, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Nepal:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
App-based online marketplace for multi-category consumer products | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Acquired | $56.3M | |
Provider of WiFi internet, fibre optic network, and television services for residential & commercial sectors | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 1995 | Series B | $37.2M | |
Integrated telecommunication services provider | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 1913 | Unfunded | - | |
Leading domestic airlines in Nepal with a wide network of daily flights to various destinations | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 1998 | Series B | $28.2M | |
Online platform to order food from restaurants | Kathmandu (Nepal) | 2014 | Unfunded | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Nepal
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $17.1M has been raised in 2 equity
funding rounds across Nepal. In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), $72K had been raised across 3 rounds in Nepal. So, 2026 has seen a 23621.38% rise in funding in companies of Nepal as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Nepal:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 5313 | Oct 19, 2026 | ||
Series B | 8305 | Oct 07, 2026 | - | |
Unattributed | 1990 | Sep 02, 2025 | ||
Angel | 3240 | Jul 22, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 7107 | 2025 |
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- 18.3K+ Total Companies
- $478M+ Total Funding
- 300+ Funded Companies
- 35+ IPOs
- 10+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Nepal
Europa is the top investor in companies of Nepal based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Nepal:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington (United States) | ||
Kathmandu (Nepal) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Kathmandu (Nepal) |
Acquisitions in Nepal
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Nepal. Last year, in 2025, a total of 1 acquisition happened in Nepal.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Nepal:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | May 21, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 03, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 13, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 25, 2020 |
IPOs in Nepal
In the year 1983, till November 1983, 1 IPO happened in Nepal.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Nepal:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 10, 1983 | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) | |
Jun 10, 1958 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Top News about startups in Nepal
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Daraz Pakistan Launches Seller Support Initiative Following Gul Plaza FireProPakistani•Jan 26, 2026•Daraz
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DJI Completes World's First Drone Delivery Tests on Mount EverestPR Newswire•Jun 05, 2024•DJI, Airlift Technology, 8KRAW
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eBEST Investment & Securities to change name to LS Securities from JuneThe Korea Times•May 31, 2024•eBEST INVESTMENT & SECURITIES, LS Capital
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PhonePe partners with eSewa, HAN Pokhara to promote UPI in NepalDevdiscourse•Apr 10, 2024•PhonePe, eSewa
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Alibaba's South Asian e-commerce giant Daraz announces layoffs in memoThe Star Online•Feb 27, 2024•Daraz
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Daraz Pakistan Announces Million Dollar Creator Fund at Its First Influencer ConventionProPakistani•Oct 06, 2023•Daraz
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