Southeast Asia’s climate-tech sector has secured approximately $1.1b in disclosed equity funding across 268 rounds, according to a report by Tracxn. The report highlights that seed and early-stage rounds account for nearly all the capital, underscoring the region’s focus on nurturing nascent climate technologies.
The report reveals that Singapore is at the forefront, attracting around $872m of the total funding. Indonesia and Vietnam follow, with $162m and $53m, respectively. Notably, four of the five most-funded companies, including Beam and Neuron, are based in Singapore or Indonesia, primarily focusing on electric mobility.
Solid Waste Management Tech emerged as the top-funded sector, securing $105m, followed by Smart Grid at $97m. Significant contributions to these sectors include Amperesand’s $80m Series A in Smart Grid and Blue Planet’s $46m Series B in Solid Waste Management.
The climate-tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia is also witnessing an increase in exit activities, with 20 acquisitions and 10 public listings recorded to date. Acquisitions are mainly concentrated in Singapore, whilst public listings span across Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
In 2026 to date, four rounds totalling approximately $17m have been recorded, all at seed or early stage. This trend aligns with the broader market pattern, indicating a continued emphasis on early-stage investments. The report suggests that the region’s climate-tech ecosystem is still in its formative stages, with most capital being committed at the entry levels, paving the way for future growth and development.
