About startup landscape in Singapore
Singapore has over 50,182 startups across the country. Of these, 6.08K are funded companies that have collectively raised $149B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 30 unicorns. A total of 14,697 investors have participated in 5,732 funding rounds, with 658 startups securing early-stage funding and 158 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 5,047 new companies have been founded, raising over $7.69B in funding. Startups in Singapore have witnessed 1,141 acquisitions and 951 IPOs, while 9,072 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 2,407 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 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 | |
Online food ordering and delivery platform | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Acquired | $318M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Singapore
In the year 2026, till June 2026, $6.23B has been raised in 86 equity
funding rounds across Singapore. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $3.09B had been raised across 131 rounds in Singapore. So, 2026 has seen a 101.78% 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 B | 2484 | Jun 08, 2026 | ||
Series C | 4804 | Jun 05, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2486 | Jun 04, 2026 | ||
Series F | 3008 | Jun 04, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8938 | Jun 03, 2026 | - |
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- 50.2K+ Total Companies
- $149B+ Total Funding
- 6.1K+ Funded Companies
- 950+ 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 June 2026, 33 acquisitions happened in Singapore. Last year, in 2025, a total of 77 acquisitions happened in Singapore.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Singapore:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 08, 2026 | ||
Management Buyout | May 26, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | May 25, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 12, 2026 | ||
Management Buyout | May 05, 2026 | - |
IPOs in Singapore
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) |
Top News about startups in Singapore
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Trip.com Teams Up With Checkout.com to Simplify Payments for Global TravelersFintech Finance•Mar 25, 2026•Trip, Checkout
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Asia Gains Travel Market Share as Airlines Bypass Middle East AirspaceTravel Daily Media•Mar 20, 2026•Travel Daily Media
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Agoda joins forces with Gangwon State to boost international tourism | TTG AsiaTtgasia•Mar 19, 2026•Agoda
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EdgeConneX Commences Construction of 200MW AI-Ready Hyperscale Campus in Greater OsakaBusiness Wire•Mar 18, 2026•EdgeConneX
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Floating solar to cut diesel dependence for remote Asia-Pacific islandsv magazine•Mar 12, 2026•Candela, Canopy Power, Ocean Sun
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BlueSG recruits users to test new car-sharing service Flexar ahead of launch in 2026The Business Times•Mar 11, 2026•BlueSG
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