About startup landscape in Taiwan
Taiwan has over 11,233 startups across the country. Of these, 2.53K are funded companies that have collectively raised $9.25B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 1,094 investors have participated in 769 funding rounds, with 104 startups securing early-stage funding and 28 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 410 new companies have been founded, raising over $77.7M in funding. Startups in Taiwan have witnessed 167 acquisitions and 2,298 IPOs, while 1,193 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 | |
Supplier of laptops, desktops, tablets, and other computer accessories | Taipei (Taiwan) | 1976 | Public | - | |
Electronic products manufacturer | Taipei (Taiwan) | 1974 | Public | - | |
Semiconductor foundry | Taipei (Taiwan) | 1987 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Taiwan
In the year 2026, till May 2026, $11.2M has been raised in 6 equity
funding rounds across Taiwan. In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), $91.4M had been raised across 9 rounds in Taiwan. So, 2026 has seen a 87.77% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 4097 | May 04, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9801 | Apr 10, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 3023 | Mar 30, 2026 | ||
Angel | 5233 | Mar 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3915 | Jan 13, 2026 | - |
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- 11.2K+ Total Companies
- $9.25B+ 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 April 2026, 3 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 | Apr 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 14, 2026 | - | |
Management Buyout | Dec 18, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Dec 12, 2025 |
IPOs in Taiwan
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 10 IPOs happened in Taiwan. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 36 IPOs happened in Taiwan.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Taiwan:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
May 29, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
May 20, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
May 11, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Apr 20, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) | |
Apr 08, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) |
Top News about startups in Taiwan
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VIVOTEK & March Networks unveil AI security solutionsSourceSecurity.com•Jun 03, 2026•March Networks, Vivotek
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Computex 2026: SSSTC expands SSD portfolio with immersion coolingPR Newswire•Jun 02, 2026•Solid State Storage Technology
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BenQ Unveils Comprehensive AI Ecosystem for Industry and HealthcareSecurityBrief•Jun 01, 2026•AEWIN, APLEX, Mingtai Technology, Qisda and 3 others
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Silicon Motion Unveils SM2524XT DRAMless PCIe Gen5 Controller for AI PCsWorld Business Outlook•May 29, 2026•Silicon Motion
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Broadcom and Samsung Unveil World's First Integrated 5G and Wi-Fi 8 FWA PlatformGlobeNewswire•May 27, 2026•Broadcom, Samsung, MediaTek
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ASE Launches Automated 310mm Panel-Level Packaging to Accelerate AI InnovationBusiness Wire•May 26, 2026•ASE Technology Holding
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Silicon Motion Receives ISO 26262 Certification for Automotive ApplicationsBusiness Wire•May 21, 2026•Silicon Motion
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