The Startup Ecosystem of Malaysia

Malaysia boasts 5 cities in the top 1000 and is one of South East Asia’s best countries for setting up a startup.

COUNTRY RANKING

Since 2022, Malaysia lost 2 spots in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index, having now positioned itself as 42nd worldwide.

Population

33.9
Million

Regional Ranking

3rd
-
1
In South East Asia

Global Ranking

42nd
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2
Worldwide
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Ecosystem

The Startup Ecosystem in Malaysia

Our startup ecosystem map for Malaysia includes a sample of 282 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Contributing to the vitality of this startup ecosystem are the 1 pantheon member entities.

Global Rank

Malaysia is ranked within the top 50 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Malaysia’s startup scene is best represented in Ecommerce & Retail, Foodtech, and in and Transportation.

Top Cities for Startups in Malaysia - Ranked by StartupBlink
StartupBlink ranks the startup ecosystems of 100 countries and 1,000 cities. Download our latest Global Startup Ecosystem Report.
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2022 National Rank & Change â–Č
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
88th
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8
8.006
1.75
3.54
2.71
2nd
0
341st
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8
1.581
0.23
0.19
1.16
3rd
0
998th
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250
0.156
0.02
0.02
0.11
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Startups

Notable Startups in Malaysia
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TNG Digital
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iFlix
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LottieFiles

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Malaysia
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iPrice Group
StoreHub startup icon
StoreHub
TheLorry.com startup icon
TheLorry.com

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#32 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 74 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

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Foodtech
#35 worldwide

In South East Asia, Malaysia's Foodtech is in top 35. Malaysia has a concentration of about 51 of the region's total Foodtech startups that are represented on our map.

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Transportation
#40 worldwide

Malaysia's Transportation is ranked 40th in the world. Our database contains 42 for this industry.

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