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About startup landscape in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia has over 183,970 startups across the country. Of these, 15.4K are funded companies that have collectively raised $329B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 49 unicorns. A total of 18,248 investors have participated in 13,894 funding rounds, with 1,331 startups securing early-stage funding and 424 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 20,556 new companies have been founded, raising over $21.9B in funding. Startups in Southeast Asia have witnessed 2,785 acquisitions and 5,437 IPOs, while 29,360 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 4,699 companies have been founded by women.
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Top Companies in Southeast Asia

Sea is the top company in Southeast Asia, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Southeast Asia:
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
App based platform offering on demand delivery and ride-hailing services
Jakarta (Indonesia)
2010
Series F
$4.72B
Online retailer of diverse products providing shopping experiences and digital capabilities
Singapore (Singapore)
2012
Acquired
$690M
Provider of financial infrastructure for processing payments and managing treasury
San Francisco (United States)
2015
Series H
$1.9B
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Recent Funding Rounds in Southeast Asia

In the year 2026, till September 2026, $13.8B has been raised in 222 equity funding rounds across Southeast Asia. In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), $6.19B had been raised across 332 rounds in Southeast Asia. So, 2026 has seen a 123.17% rise in funding in companies of Southeast Asia as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Southeast Asia:
Company
Round Raised
Amount Raised
Funding Date
Investors
Seed
8619
Sep 28, 2026
Series A
5729
Sep 24, 2026
Seed
6254
Sep 23, 2026
Series A
5826
Sep 23, 2026
Seed
4059
Sep 23, 2026
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  • 184K+ Total Companies
  • $329B+ Total Funding
  • 15.4K+ Funded Companies
  • 5.4K+ IPOs
  • 2.8K+ Acquisitions

Top Investors in Southeast Asia

Europa is the top investor in companies of Southeast Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Southeast Asia:
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Acquisitions in Southeast Asia

In the year 2026, till September 2026, 106 acquisitions happened in Southeast Asia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 169 acquisitions happened in Southeast Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Southeast Asia:
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 Southeast Asia

In the year 2026, till September 2026, 39 IPOs happened in Southeast Asia. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 81 IPOs happened in Southeast Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Southeast Asia:
Company
IPO Date
Exchange Symbol
Sep 01, 2026
Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG)
Aug 05, 2026
Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX)
Jul 29, 2026
Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX)
Jul 24, 2026
Bursa Malaysia (KLSE)
Jul 21, 2026
Bursa Malaysia (KLSE)
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Top News about startups in Southeast Asia

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Singlife launches 388-year legacy insurance planSingapore Business Review•Sep 25, 2026•Singlife
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