About startup landscape in Taiwan
Taiwan has over 10,827 startups across the country. Of these, 2.52K are funded companies that have collectively raised $9.24B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 1 unicorn. A total of 1,081 investors have participated in 764 funding rounds, with 101 startups securing early-stage funding and 28 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 353 new companies have been founded, raising over $73.7M in funding. Startups in Taiwan have witnessed 164 acquisitions and 2,291 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 | |
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 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 | 1942 | May 04, 2026 | ||
Series A | 6869 | Apr 10, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 8441 | Mar 30, 2026 | ||
Angel | 3238 | Mar 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8734 | Jan 13, 2026 | - |
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- 10.8K+ Total Companies
- $9.24B+ Total Funding
- 2.5K+ Funded Companies
- 2.3K+ IPOs
- 160+ 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, 1 acquisition 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 | ||
Management Buyout | Dec 18, 2025 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Dec 12, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 10, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 08, 2025 |
IPOs in Taiwan
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 9 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 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) | |
Mar 30, 2026 | Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPE) |
Top News about startups in Taiwan
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AP Biosciences and Tasly Finalize Amended Collaboration AgreementGlobeNewswire•Mar 30, 2026•AP Biosciences, Tasly
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Askey & Canoga Perkins Announce Strategic Collaboration at MWC BarcelonaBusinessFortNight•Mar 27, 2026•Askey Corporation, Canoga Perkins
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AEM partners ASE Technology for AI, high-performance computing chip testingThe Business Times•Mar 22, 2026•ASE Technology Holding, AEM
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Foresee Pharma Receives Positive CHMP Opinion for CAMCEVI 21mg in EUPR Newswire•Mar 06, 2026•Foresee Pharmaceuticals
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HanchorBio Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation for HCB101 in Gastric CancerPR Newswire•Feb 13, 2026•HanchorBio
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ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. Announces Monthly Net RevenuesPR Newswire•Feb 10, 2026•ASE Technology Holding
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ASE Technology Holding Reports Q4 and Full Year 2025 Financial ResultsPR Newswire•Feb 05, 2026•ASE Technology Holding
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