About startup landscape in Singapore
Singapore has over 52,682 startups across the country. Of these, 6.16K are funded companies that have collectively raised $162B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 30 unicorns. A total of 14,841 investors have participated in 5,886 funding rounds, with 672 startups securing early-stage funding and 163 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 6,089 new companies have been founded, raising over $19.3B in funding. Startups in Singapore have witnessed 1,168 acquisitions and 966 IPOs, while 9,072 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 2,409 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 food ordering and delivery platform | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Acquired | $318M | |
Online retailer of worldwide flights, hotels, activities, and travel deals | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Series D | $1.02B | |
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 August 2026, $12.5B has been raised in 133 equity
funding rounds across Singapore. In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), $4.99B had been raised across 183 rounds in Singapore. So, 2026 has seen a 149.51% 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 D | 3745 | Aug 28, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2799 | Aug 27, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 9812 | Aug 17, 2026 | ||
Series B | 9255 | Aug 12, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5231 | Aug 11, 2026 |
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- 52.7K+ Total Companies
- $162B+ 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 |
|---|---|---|
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) |
Acquisitions in Singapore
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 58 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 12, 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) |
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