Singapore continues to position itself as one of Asia’s leading startup ecosystems, supported by strong government backing, deep investor networks, and its role as a regional HQ for global venture capital firms. Funding in Southeast Asia is increasingly concentrated in sectors like fintech, climate tech, and AI infrastructure.
The first quarter of 2026 reflects these trends, with capital flowing into companies solving large-scale problems—from decarbonization and renewable energy to cross-border payments and digital asset infrastructure. Notably, several rounds in this list exceed $30M, signalling continued investor confidence despite a more selective global funding environment.
Below are 10 Singapore-based startups that raised funding in March 2026, along with key details on their sector, funding stage, and investors.
1. EPG Singapore
EPG is a data center infrastructure company that designs and manufactures modular, prefabricated systems (like power, cooling, and IT units) to help companies build and scale data centers faster and more efficiently.
Sector: AI & Machine Learning
Funding Stage: Series B
Total Funding: USD 100 million
Last Round Size: USD 100 million
Lead Investor: Decarbonization Partners (joint venture between Temasek & Black Rock)
2. Kast
KAST is a financial technology platform built on stablecoins to deliver a neobank-style experience.
Sector: FinTech
Funding Stage: Series A
Total Funding: USD 90 million
Last Round Size: USD 80 million
Lead Investor: QED Investors, Left Lane Capital
3. Blue Planet
Blue Planet Environmental Solutions delivers fully integrated waste management services across the value chain, from waste generation, collection and segregation to treatment, processing and the sale of energy and waste-derived products. It pursues decarbonisation within a circular economy framework, offering waste-to-energy and material recovery solutions, hazardous-waste management and related services to organisations worldwide, while supporting net-positive impact and social enterprises.
Sector: Climate / Sustainability
Funding Stage: Series D
Total Funding: USD 176.2 million
Last Round Size: USD 62.0 million
Lead Investor: Novo Holdings
4. Startale Labs
Startale Labs is a Web3 tech company developing multi-chain applications and infrastructure.
Sector: Web3 / Blockchain
Funding Stage: Series A2
Total Funding: USD 67.6 million
Last Round Size: USD 50 million
Lead Investor: SBI Group
5. Equator Renewables Asia (ERA)
Equator Renewables Asia (Equatore) is a Singapore-based renewable energy infrastructure company focused on pioneering large-scale cross-border electricity transmission.
Sector: CleanTech
Total Funding: USD 39.2 million
Last Round Size: USD 39.2 million
Lead Investor: KPN Corporation, Tsao Pao Chee Group
6. Tazapay
Tazapay is a platform for enabling trust in cross-border commerce with a focus on SMBs.
Sector: FinTech
Funding Stage: Series B
Total Funding: USD 51.5 million
Last Round Size: USD 32.6 million
Lead Investor: Circle Ventures
7. Strutt
Strutt is a Singapore-based robotics and mobility technology company that develops intelligent personal mobility devices, including a sensor-equipped “smart everyday vehicle” designed to assist users with navigation and mobility through integrated robotics and software.
Sector: MedTech
Funding Stage: Series B
Total Funding: USD 51.2 million
Last Round Size: USD 29.5 million
Lead Investor: Ornate Beam Limited
8. Sapiens AI (Agnes AI)
Sapiens AI, the company behind Agnes AI, is a Singapore-based AI agent and productivity platform designed to democratize advanced artificial intelligence for everyday use. The platform specializes in collaborative workflows, particularly through its flagship AI-powered slides collaboration feature.
Sector: AI/ Machine Learning
Total Funding: USD 20 million
Last Round Size: USD 20 million
Lead Investor: OKI Ventures, Vertex Ventures
9. Metacomp
MetaComp is a Major Payment Institution (MPI) licensed by the MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) that provides cross-border financial infrastructure solutions, primarily at the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and digital assets.
Sector: FinTech
Funding Stage: Series Pre-A2
Total Funding: USD 39.4 million
Last Round Size: USD 13.2 million
Lead Investor: Alibaba, Spark Venture
10. dtcpay
dtcpay is a regulated payment service provider that offers reliable solutions for merchants to grow revenues with increased acceptance rates across fiat and cryptocurrency.
Sector: FinTech
Funding Stage: Series A
Total Funding: USD 26.5 million
Last Round Size: USD 10 million
Lead Investor: Vertex Ventures
| Company | Sector | Funding Stage | Total Funding(USD M) | Last Round Size(USD M) | Lead Investor |
| EPG Singapore | AI & Machine Learning | Series B | 100 | 100 | Decarbonization Partners |
| Kast | FinTech | Series A | 90 | 80 | QED Investors, Left Lane Capital |
| Blue Planet | CleanTech | Series D | 176.2 | 62 | Novo Holdings |
| Startale Labs | Blockchain | Series A2 | 67.6 | 50 | SBI Group |
| Equator Renewables Asia | CleanTech | – | 39.2 | 39.2 | KPN Corporation, Tsao Pao Chee Group |
| Tazapay | FinTech | Series B | 51.5 | 32.6 | Circle Ventures |
| Strutt | MedTech | Series B | 51.2 | 29.5 | Ornate Beam Limited |
| Sapiens AI (Agnes AI) | AI & Machine Learning | – | 20 | 20 | OKI Ventures, Vertex Ventures |
| Metacomp | FinTech | Pre-A2 | 39.4 | 13.2 | Alibaba, Spark Venture |
| dtcpay | FinTech | Series A | 26.5 | 10 | Vertex Ventures |
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