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.
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 |
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 |
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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:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Tokyo (Japan) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) |
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 |
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) |
Top News about startups in Southeast Asia
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Telkomsel and MAP Launch 'MAPrivilege' to Connect Customers with Lifestyle BenefitsInvestor Daily•Sep 16, 2026•MAP, Telkomsel
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Trip.com Group Limited Reports Unaudited Second Quarter and First Half of 2026 Financial ResultsPR Newswire•Sep 16, 2026•Trip, Fliggy, JD.com, Meituan
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