About startup landscape in Taiwan
Taiwan has over 11,871 startups across the country. Of these, 2.53K are funded companies that have collectively raised $12.8B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 1,102 investors have participated in 777 funding rounds, with 104 startups securing early-stage funding and 30 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 571 new companies have been founded, raising over $77.7M in funding. Startups in Taiwan have witnessed 168 acquisitions and 2,299 IPOs, while 1,195 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 189 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Taiwan
Gogoro is the top company in Taiwan, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Taiwan:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Platform offering electric scooters and operator of battery swapping networks | Taipei (Taiwan) | 2011 | Public | $765M | |
Personalized omnichannel marketing and advertising solutions for businesses | Taipei (Taiwan) | 2012 | Public | $184M | |
Electronic products manufacturer | Taipei (Taiwan) | 1974 | Public | - | |
Supplier of laptops, desktops, tablets, and other computer accessories | Taipei (Taiwan) | 1976 | Public | - | |
Semiconductor foundry | Taipei (Taiwan) | 1987 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Taiwan
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $88.1M has been raised in 10 equity
funding rounds across Taiwan. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), $99.1M had been raised across 12 rounds in Taiwan. So, 2026 has seen a 11.06% drop in funding in companies of Taiwan as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Taiwan:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 7078 | Oct 09, 2026 | ||
Series C | 5111 | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Series E | 1869 | Sep 10, 2026 | ||
Series D | 6290 | Jul 28, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Seed | 9761 | May 04, 2026 |
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- 11.9K+ Total Companies
- $12.8B+ Total Funding
- 2.5K+ Funded Companies
- 2.3K+ IPOs
- 165+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Taiwan
Europa is the top investor in companies of Taiwan based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Taiwan:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) | ||
Taipei (Taiwan) | ||
Taipei (Taiwan) |
Acquisitions in Taiwan
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 4 acquisitions happened in Taiwan. Last year, in 2025, a total of 12 acquisitions happened in Taiwan.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Taiwan:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 14, 2026 | - | |
Management Buyout | Dec 18, 2025 | - |
IPOs in Taiwan
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 15 IPOs happened in Taiwan. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 34 IPOs happened in Taiwan.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Taiwan:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 22, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Aug 10, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Jul 28, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Jul 24, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Jul 16, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) |
Top News about startups in Taiwan
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Handa Receives FDA Approval for OMCAZIO™ (cabozantinib)Access Newswire•Sep 15, 2026•Handa Biotech Pharmaceutical
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Google Glowbar Feature Appears on Upcoming Asus and Lenovo LaptopsNotebookcheck Publishing GmbH•Aug 09, 2026•Lenovo, ASUS
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Silicon Motion Launches MonTitan SSD Reference Design Kit for AI InfrastructureWorld Business Outlook•Aug 06, 2026•Silicon Motion
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ASE raises capital spending by 23.5% to US$10.5 billion amid strong AI demandTaipeitimes•Jul 30, 2026•ASE Technology Holding
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