About startup landscape in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has over 170,166 startups across the country. Of these, 15.3K are funded companies that have collectively raised $316B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 52 unicorns. A total of 18,127 investors have participated in 13,709 funding rounds, with 1,321 startups securing early-stage funding and 423 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 17,367 new companies have been founded, raising over $20.3B in funding. Startups in Southeast Asia have witnessed 2,760 acquisitions and 5,237 IPOs, while 29,331 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 4,701 companies have been founded by women.
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 | |
Online retailer of worldwide flights, hotels, activities, and travel deals | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Series D | $1.02B | |
Online food ordering and delivery platform | Singapore (Singapore) | 2012 | Acquired | $318M | |
App based platform offering on demand delivery and ride-hailing services | Jakarta (Indonesia) | 2010 | Series F | $4.72B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Southeast Asia
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $12.8B has been raised in 178 equity
funding rounds across Southeast Asia. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $5.42B had been raised across 255 rounds in Southeast Asia. So, 2026 has seen a 136.7% 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 | 8625 | Jul 23, 2026 | - | |
Series A | 9762 | Jul 22, 2026 | - | |
Series C | 5169 | Jul 22, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5661 | Jul 21, 2026 | ||
Seed | 6838 | Jul 21, 2026 | - |
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- 170K+ Total Companies
- $316B+ Total Funding
- 15.3K+ Funded Companies
- 5.2K+ 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:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Tokyo (Japan) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) |
Acquisitions in Southeast Asia
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 81 acquisitions happened in Southeast Asia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 164 acquisitions happened in Southeast Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Southeast Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 16, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 14, 2026 |
IPOs in Southeast Asia
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 31 IPOs happened in Southeast Asia. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 82 IPOs happened in Southeast Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Southeast Asia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jul 21, 2026 | Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) | |
Jul 15, 2026 | Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) | |
Jul 10, 2026 | Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) | |
Jul 09, 2026 | Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) | |
Jul 09, 2026 | Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) |
Top News about startups in Southeast Asia
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EdgeConneX Recognized for Global AI High-Density Infrastructure Innovation LeadershipPR Newswire•Jul 30, 2026•EdgeConneX
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