The Startup Ecosystem of Yangon

Home to 92% of Myanmar’s startups, Yangon boasts a vibrant startup ecosystem that is ranked 545 in the world.

CITY RANKING

While Yangon decreased by 53 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Myanmar remained stable at 1 nationally since 2021.

National Ranking

1st
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In Myanmar

Regional Ranking

11th
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2
In South East Asia

Global Ranking

545th
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53
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Yangon

Startups in Yangon excel in Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data, and Ecommerce & and Retail. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Ecommerce & Retail industry. One of the most promising startups in Yangon in 2022 is Wave Money, Oway, and Frontiir.

Global Rank

Yangon is ranked within the top 1000 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Yangon’s startups excel particularly in Ecommerce & Retail where it ranks 322 and in Software and Data, and Ecommerce & Retail. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Yangon
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Wave Money
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Oway
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Frontiir

Startups

Successful Ecommerce & Retail startups in Yangon
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Chate Sat
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New Home Realty

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

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Ecommerce & Retail
#322 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 7 startups for Ecommerce & Retail.

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Software and Data
#632 worldwide

In South East Asia, Yangon's Software and Data is in top 632. Yangon has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Software and Data startups that are represented on our map.

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Ecommerce & Retail
3 startups

Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Yangon's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Yangon there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data, Ecommerce & Retail. These three industries represent about 64% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Yangon.

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National Rank

11th

Regional Rank

Overview

Yangon is Myanmar's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 11th in South East Asia. With a population of <0.1M people, Yangon is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Wave Money.

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