About startup landscape in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia has over 166,384 startups across the country. Of these, 15.3K are funded companies that have collectively raised $307B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 52 unicorns. A total of 18,097 investors have participated in 13,577 funding rounds, with 1,306 startups securing early-stage funding and 421 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 15,375 new companies have been founded, raising over $13.9B in funding. Startups in Southeast Asia have witnessed 2,733 acquisitions and 5,174 IPOs, while 29,333 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 4,705 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 June 2026, $7.65B has been raised in 147 equity
funding rounds across Southeast Asia. In the same period last year (i.e. till June 2025), $3.54B had been raised across 208 rounds in Southeast Asia. So, 2026 has seen a 115.81% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 3364 | Jun 30, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 1259 | Jun 29, 2026 | ||
Series E | 3337 | Jun 26, 2026 | ||
Series H | 3083 | Jun 25, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4564 | Jun 24, 2026 |
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- 166K+ Total Companies
- $307B+ Total Funding
- 15.3K+ Funded Companies
- 5.2K+ IPOs
- 2.7K+ 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 June 2026, 61 acquisitions happened in Southeast Asia. Last year, in 2025, a total of 162 acquisitions happened in Southeast Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Southeast Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jun 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 08, 2026 |
IPOs in Southeast Asia
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 23 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 |
|---|---|---|
Jun 29, 2026 | Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) | |
Jun 26, 2026 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
Jun 18, 2026 | Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) | |
Jun 16, 2026 | Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) | |
Jun 15, 2026 | Bursa Malaysia (KLSE) |
Top News about startups in Southeast Asia
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Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited First Quarter of 2026 Financial ResultsPR Newswire•Jun 25, 2026•Trip
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Kioxia Signs Partnership Agreement for the 20th Asian Games and 5th Asian Para GamesKorea Newswire•Jun 25, 2026•Kioxia
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Syensqo and Memsift Ink MOU for Next-Gen Membrane Tech in Water ApplicationsChemengonline•Jun 18, 2026•Syensqo, Memsift Innovations
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foodpanda launches Sheng Siong partnership with S$280,000 in total giveawaysAsiaFoodJournal•Jun 17, 2026•Foodpanda
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Defiance ETFs to Launch The 2X SpaceX ETF (SPCU) as SpaceX IPO NearsGlobeNewswire•Jun 11, 2026•Defiance ETFs, SpaceX, MEXC Global
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STT GDC Indonesia Accelerates Data Centre ExpansionIDNFinancials•Jun 10, 2026•ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
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Equativ and SofiaPulse Partner to Enhance Omnichannel Advertising with Creative IntelligenceGlobeNewswire•Jun 10, 2026•Equativ, Sofia
