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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.
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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 marketplace platform offering multi-category second-hand products
Singapore (Singapore)
2012
Series E
$376M
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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
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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:
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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
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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)
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