The Startup Ecosystem of Singapore City

Singapore City has 1248 startups in our sample database which represents about 98% of Singapore’s sampled startups. Singapore City is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Singapore.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Singapore City shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 2 spots.

National Ranking

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Regional Ranking

1st
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In South East Asia

Global Ranking

20th
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2
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Singapore City

Our startup ecosystem map for Singapore City includes a sample of 1248 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 15 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 3 pantheon member entities. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Singapore City is ranked within the top 30 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Singapore City’s startups excel particularly in Foodtech where it ranks 6 and in Fintech, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Singapore City
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ONE Championship
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ShopBack
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RedDoorz

Startups

Successful Foodtech startups in Singapore City
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Flash Coffee
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Grain
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Shiok Meats

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Startups Ranking by Industry

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Foodtech
#6 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 313 startups for Foodtech.

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Fintech
#10 worldwide

The Fintech industry in Singapore City is ranked 10 globally. There are 275 startups for Fintech on our sample database and map.

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Ecommerce & Retail
#15 worldwide

Ecommerce & Retail is ranked 15th in the world. Our database contains 192 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Singapore City's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Singapore City there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Foodtech, Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 63% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Singapore City.

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Regional Rank

Overview

Singapore City is Singapore's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 1st in South East Asia. With a population of 5M - 10M people, Singapore City is ranked th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including ONE Championship and its startup ecosystem infrastructure is strengthened by organizations such as Grab and Regus - Singapore Centennial Tower.

ECOSYSTEM
Startup Infrastructure in Singapore City
With a large variety of initiatives, Singapore City's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in South East Asia. Singapore City offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Singapore City's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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DBS HotSpot

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StartupX

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Iterative

Coworking Spaces

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Regus - Singapore Centennial Tower

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71 Robinson Rd

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City House

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