About startup landscape in Singapore
Singapore has over 55,343 startups across the country. Of these, 6.19K are funded companies that have collectively raised $168B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 27 unicorns. A total of 14,964 investors have participated in 5,968 funding rounds, with 676 startups securing early-stage funding and 166 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 7,050 new companies have been founded, raising over $17.8B in funding. Startups in Singapore have witnessed 1,174 acquisitions and 968 IPOs, while 9,089 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 2,405 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Singapore
Sea is the top company in Singapore, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Singapore:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital financial service platforms | Singapore (Singapore) | 2006 | Public | $721M | |
Operator of a platform providing ride-hailing, food delivery, and payment services | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Public | $10.4B | |
Online retailer of diverse products providing shopping experiences and digital capabilities | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Acquired | $690M | |
Online retailer of worldwide flights, hotels, activities, and travel deals | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Series D | $1.02B | |
Provider of financial infrastructure for processing payments and managing treasury | San Francisco (United States) | 2015 | Series H | $1.9B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Singapore
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $12.4B has been raised in 147 equity
funding rounds across Singapore. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), $5.72B had been raised across 229 rounds in Singapore. So, 2026 has seen a 116.86% rise in funding in companies of Singapore as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Singapore:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Seed | 9866 | Oct 09, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6287 | Oct 06, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4798 | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Series F | 6193 | Oct 02, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4256 | Sep 24, 2026 |
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- 55.3K+ Total Companies
- $168B+ Total Funding
- 6.2K+ Funded Companies
- 965+ IPOs
- 1.2K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Singapore
Antler is the top investor in companies of Singapore based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Singapore:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) |
Acquisitions in Singapore
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 68 acquisitions happened in Singapore. Last year, in 2025, a total of 79 acquisitions happened in Singapore.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Singapore:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
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Business Acquisition | Oct 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 07, 2026 |
IPOs in Singapore
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 9 IPOs happened in Singapore. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 22 IPOs happened in Singapore.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Singapore:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
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Sep 01, 2026 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Jul 29, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Jul 08, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
May 22, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
May 14, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Top News about startups in Singapore
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Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited Second Quarter and First Half of 2026 Financial ResultsPR Newswire•Sep 16, 2026•Trip, Fliggy, JD.com, Meituan
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Teads Expands Global CTV Offering with Whale TV PartnershipGlobeNewswire•Sep 10, 2026•Teads, Whale TV

