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DBS Bank Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Fintech · Financial Services

DBS Bank provides services in consumer, SME, and corporate banking activities. They create banking by supporting social enterprises and businesses with profit and social environmental impact. They give back to society by equipping communities with building food resilience. Their personal banking provides credit cards, digital banking, and wealth management services.
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In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, DBS Bank ranks #301 globally and #6 in Singapore. It ranks #66 in the Fintech industry and #44 in the Financial Services subindustry.

Global
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#301
Industry
Fintech
#66
Subindustry
Financial Services
#44
National · Singapore
Corporate Startup Activity Index
#6
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Key metrics

DBS Bank Startup Activity Metrics

DBS Bank has supported 21 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $498 million over the last ten years. The company currently operates 2 active startup programs.

Overview

Explore DBS Bank's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity

The company currently runs 2 active startup programs supporting 21 startups worldwide across industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Edtech, Energy & Environment, and Fintech. Its venture arm DBS Bank — Corporate Self has invested in over 9 startups.

The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Software & Data, Ecommerce & Retail, and Foodtech, categories where DBS Bank's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.

Activity breakdown

Where DBS Bank-associated startups operate

Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with DBS Bank. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.

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Programs & CVC

DBS Bank Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives

DBS Bank engages startups through 2 active programs, supporting 21 startups in total based on our database.

DB
DBS Bank — Corporate Self
Corporate Venture / Investment
Investment Program
9 startups
DF
DBS Foundation Grant Programme (2025 / 11th edition)
Cohort Program
Cohort Program
3 startups
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List of Startups

Top startups associated with DBS Bank

DBS Bank's top 5 associated startups have raised 95% of the $498 million raised in the last ten years across all 21 associated startups, led by Carousell Pte. Ltd. at $259 million. DBS Bank is associated with 21 active startups. DBS Bank — Corporate Self supports the largest number of startups, with 9 associated startups.

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Startups associated with DBS Bank
StartupSB ScoreIndustryHQ cityLink Type to CorporationLinked via
Carousell Pte. Ltd.Carousell Pte. Ltd.SB 664Software & DataSingapore CityDirect InvestmentDBS Bank — Corporate Self
TeaboxTeaboxSB 487FoodtechDarjeelingDirect InvestmentDBS Bank — Corporate Self
GrainGrainSB 425FoodtechSingapore CityDirect InvestmentDBS Bank — Corporate Self
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Corporate Startup Activity Index · 2025

Global Corporate Open Innovation Rankings

Explore the top 372 corporations in StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index. DBS Bank ranks #301 globally and #6 in Singapore. It accounts for 0.3% of the measured corporate startup activity in the Fintech industry and 3.5% of the activity generated by corporations in Singapore. Unlock more granular data on each corporation with StartupBlink Pro.

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