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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.
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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
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
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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
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:
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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
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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)
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