About startup landscape in Singapore
Singapore has over 53,832 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 29 unicorns. A total of 14,906 investors have participated in 5,958 funding rounds, with 674 startups securing early-stage funding and 163 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 6,460 new companies have been founded, raising over $17.7B in funding. Startups in Singapore have witnessed 1,173 acquisitions and 962 IPOs, while 9,091 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 2,406 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 | |
Online marketplace platform offering multi-category second-hand products | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Series E | $376M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Singapore
In the year 2026, till September 2026, $12.5B has been raised in 139 equity
funding rounds across Singapore. In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), $5.52B had been raised across 204 rounds in Singapore. So, 2026 has seen a 127.4% 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 C | 2554 | Sep 20, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5852 | Sep 18, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9580 | Sep 10, 2026 | - | |
Angel | 5728 | Sep 10, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 8719 | Sep 04, 2026 |
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- 53.8K+ Total Companies
- $162B+ Total Funding
- 6.2K+ Funded Companies
- 960+ 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) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) |
Acquisitions in Singapore
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 66 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 | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 03, 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 |
|---|---|---|
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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Experian and JPMorgan Enhance Account Verification in Payment WorkflowsPYMNTS.com•Aug 29, 2026•Experian, J P Morgan, iPiD
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Kioxia to Expand 3D Flash Memory Production Capacity with New Fab3 at Kitakami PlantKorea Newswire•Aug 28, 2026•Kioxia
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Granite Asia Exceeds $500m Goal for Pan-Asia Private Credit FundTech in Asia•Aug 25, 2026•Granite Asia
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Trading Technologies Partners with Crypto.com to Enhance Institutional Access to Prediction MarketsCrowdfund Insider•Aug 20, 2026•Trading Technologies, CRYPTO, Solidus Labs
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Agoda launches AI-powered room grid bot to help travellers decide which room to bookTravolution•Aug 14, 2026•Agoda

