About startup landscape in Singapore
Singapore has over 50,568 startups across the country. Of these, 6.11K are funded companies that have collectively raised $151B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 30 unicorns. A total of 14,823 investors have participated in 5,799 funding rounds, with 660 startups securing early-stage funding and 162 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 5,398 new companies have been founded, raising over $12.9B in funding. Startups in Singapore have witnessed 1,146 acquisitions and 950 IPOs, while 9,071 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 2,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 worldwide flights, hotels, activities, and travel deals | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Series D | $1.02B | |
Online food ordering and delivery platform | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Acquired | $318M | |
Online retailer of diverse products providing shopping experiences and digital capabilities | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Acquired | $690M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Singapore
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $7.39B has been raised in 105 equity
funding rounds across Singapore. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $5.08B had been raised across 152 rounds in Singapore. So, 2026 has seen a 45.61% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3995 | Jul 09, 2026 | ||
Series A | 3155 | Jul 03, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 1275 | Jul 01, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8529 | Jun 30, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 1810 | Jun 30, 2026 |
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- 50.6K+ Total Companies
- $151B+ Total Funding
- 6.1K+ Funded Companies
- 945+ IPOs
- 1.1K+ 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 |
|---|---|---|
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) |
Acquisitions in Singapore
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 39 acquisitions happened in Singapore. Last year, in 2025, a total of 78 acquisitions happened in Singapore.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Singapore:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 03, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 14, 2026 |
IPOs in Singapore
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 7 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 |
|---|---|---|
Jul 08, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
May 22, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
May 14, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Mar 12, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Jan 23, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) |
Top News about startups in Singapore
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Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited First Quarter of 2026 Financial ResultsPR Newswire•Jun 25, 2026•Trip
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Kioxia Signs Partnership Agreement for the 20th Asian Games and 5th Asian Para GamesKorea Newswire•Jun 25, 2026•Kioxia
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Syensqo and Memsift Ink MOU for Next-Gen Membrane Tech in Water ApplicationsChemengonline•Jun 18, 2026•Syensqo, Memsift Innovations
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foodpanda launches Sheng Siong partnership with S$280,000 in total giveawaysAsiaFoodJournal•Jun 17, 2026•Foodpanda
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Defiance ETFs to Launch The 2X SpaceX ETF (SPCU) as SpaceX IPO NearsGlobeNewswire•Jun 11, 2026•Defiance ETFs, SpaceX, MEXC Global
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STT GDC Indonesia Accelerates Data Centre ExpansionIDNFinancials•Jun 10, 2026•ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
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Equativ and SofiaPulse Partner to Enhance Omnichannel Advertising with Creative IntelligenceGlobeNewswire•Jun 10, 2026•Equativ, Sofia
