About startup landscape in Singapore
Singapore has over 56,611 startups across the country. Of these, 6.23K are funded companies that have collectively raised $175B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 28 unicorns. A total of 14,947 investors have participated in 6,039 funding rounds, with 682 startups securing early-stage funding and 166 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 7,535 new companies have been founded, raising over $21.9B in funding. Startups in Singapore have witnessed 1,180 acquisitions and 988 IPOs, while 9,089 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 2,404 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 marketplace platform offering multi-category second-hand products | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Series E | $376M | |
Online food ordering and delivery platform | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Acquired | $318M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Singapore
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $16B has been raised in 166 equity
funding rounds across Singapore. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), $5.61B had been raised across 234 rounds in Singapore. So, 2026 has seen a 184.9% 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 E | 9728 | Oct 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1070 | Oct 29, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8492 | Oct 29, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4342 | Oct 26, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1642 | Oct 26, 2026 |
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- 56.6K+ Total Companies
- $175B+ Total Funding
- 6.2K+ Funded Companies
- 985+ 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) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
San Francisco (United States) |
Acquisitions in Singapore
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 71 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 | Oct 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 15, 2026 |
IPOs in Singapore
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
Oct 16, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Sep 15, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Sep 01, 2026 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Jul 29, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Jul 08, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) |
Top News about startups in Singapore
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Trip.com Group Launches 'My Travel Impact' to Empower Sustainable Travel ChoicesPR Newswire•Oct 27, 2026•Trip
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Fomo Pay and PantherTrade Collaborate for Compliant Digital Asset TransfersTech in Asia•Oct 23, 2026•FOMO Pay
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Singlife, NHG Health target high-volume digestive claimsSingapore Business Review•Oct 09, 2026•Singlife, Nhghealth
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Kioxia Launches E1.L QLC-Based SSDs for Hyperscale Data Center StorageWorld Business Outlook•Oct 09, 2026•Kioxia
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Absa and Thunes Deepen Alliance to Launch World-Class Cross-Border Payments Across AfricaPR Newswire•Oct 01, 2026•Absa Group, Thunes

