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 Singapore is a model for innovation and another great example of a small country that massively over-performs. The country has become a location of choice for the incorporation of startups operating in Asia and the rest of the world due to its financial stability, pro-business approach, and tax policies. Beyond these factors, Singapore’s regulatory framework fosters a high-trust business environment, making it an attractive destination for startups seeking legal clarity and investor confidence. Because Singapore has a small market and population, its startup ecosystem’s growth depends on scaling overseas. This aspect gives the ecosystem a unique regional perspective from the start. Attesting to this is the nation’s success in producing billion dollar valuations. The dominance of companies like Grab is a great example of how Singapore is becoming the headquarters of activities for leading regional startups. Additionally, Singapore has strategically positioned itself as a leader in Deep-tech and other strategic industries, such as Fintech, Foodtech, AI and Advanced Manufacturing. OpenAI’s decision to set up its Asia-Pacific hub in Singapore also highlights the country’s rising influence in AI and deep-tech innovation. 

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 The Singapore ecosystem has a growing number of accelerators and support networks such as the Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE), providing a range of resources, connections, and knowledge to help entrepreneurs kick start their businesses. Moreover, [Enterprise Singapore](https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/) has accelerator programs that allow early stage startups to access financial aid and business loans, while initiatives such as [Startup SG](https://www.startupsg.gov.sg/) focus on promoting Singapore’s startup ecosystem. 

 On top of this, the country’s universities are involved in the startup ecosystem, not only by training a highly qualified workforce for the R&D sector, but also in connecting programs to startups and encouraging entrepreneurship on campuses. For example, the National University of Singapore (NUS) offers startup support through NUS Enterprise’s Startup Runways and BLOCK71 Global Startup Runway, incubation programs that offer entrepreneurs consulting, networking opportunities, and resources to expand overseas. 

 The country also has a strong digital infrastructure and plenty of investment sources that support the growth of these industries. Singapore’s public sector is highly supportive of the startup ecosystem, though continued efforts will be needed to ensure that the public sector is supporting organic growth. Moreover, attracting talent and maintaining competitiveness on a global scale should also be focal points for Singapore, which is rapidly replacing Hong Kong as the favorite Gateway to Asia. 

 Some challenges are still evident: high real estate prices make it harder to attract foreign talent, and there is still a cultural tendency for risk averseness, but this is starting to change as the startup scene grows. In this context, initiatives such as the Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) and Tech Pass could become instrumental in keeping up with the high demand for a qualified workforce. At the same time, the growing number of major tech and innovation events such as [Echelon Asia Summit](https://e27.co/echelon/singapore/?utm_campaign=startupblink&utm_medium=startupblink&utm_source=startupblink) by e27, [Singapore Week of Innovation and Technology (SWITCH)](https://www.switchsg.org/?utm_campaign=startupblink&utm_medium=startupblink&utm_source=startupblink), and [GITEX Asia](https://gitexasia.com/?utm_campaign=startupblink&utm_medium=startupblink&utm_source=startupblink) reflects Singapore’s commitment to building a globally connected ecosystem and to actively celebrating entrepreneurship. Platforms like e27, founded in Singapore and now reaching across the region, amplify this mindset by showcasing startup success stories and elevating founders' voices. Together, these efforts not only attract international talent and investment but also signal a broader cultural shift toward innovation, calculated risk-taking, and a more entrepreneurially driven society. 

 Considering the country's stability and infrastructure, it is only natural for Singapore to make the next big leap from its leading role in Asia to become a global startup ecosystem. 

 Singapore's Overperforming Parameters on the 2025 Global Ecosystem Index 

 Singapore’s strong performance in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2025 is driven by its exceptional Business Environment, where it ranks 2nd globally, and by solid performance in Quality (4th globally). Key overperforming parameters include a high concentration of active investors, frequent startup events, numerous high-impact Pantheon members, a strong presence of global ecosystem leaders, and a notable number of Y Combinator alumni. Singapore also performs well in employment within startups, showcasing scale. While parameters like funding and traction are on par with global averages, they still contribute to Singapore’s consistent and well-rounded ecosystem performance. 

 At the industry level, Singapore ranks 2nd globally in both Fintech and Ecommerce & Retail. In Fintech, it outperforms the UK significantly in quality and quantity, with a quality score over 80% higher, indicating strong global competitiveness, traction, and funding. In Ecommerce & Retail, although its quantity score is lower, Singapore compensates with a quality score more than double that of the UK and a superior business environment. This highlights both Singapore’s strength in building high-impact startups and an opportunity to scale volume through more startup creation, coworking spaces, and accelerators in strategic sectors.

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ShopBack offers a one-stop lifestyle portal that powers smarter purchase decisions for consumers. Today, ShopBack is the dominant player in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce Cashback market, with an established presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Taiwan, powering over 1,000 orders per hour.   ShopBack enhances shopping by providing up to 30% Cashback for consumers to boost their purchasing power while providing cost-effective marketing solutions for merchant partners. With over 1,300 merchant partners, including Uber, Expedia, and Lazada, ShopBack constantly strives to bring a smarter shopping experience to the consumers.  In October 2015, ShopBack was awarded the winner of the Gold award in the Best Start-up (Growth Stage) category and a Silver award in the Best Innovative Infocomm Products (Consumers) category at the 7th Singapore Infocomm Technology Federation (SiTF) Awards. This is the local start-up’s maiden voyage in industry awards, pitting against more than 300 nominations for the esteemed titles. The company was recently awarded the Emerging Enterprise Award in September 2016, jointly organized by The Business Times (Singapore) and OCBC Bank, which recognizes outstanding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore.

ShopBack

ShopBack startup from Singapore City, Singapore is ranked 3520 out of 194476 worldwide and 58 from the 3052 startups in Singapore. See more information and additional rankings on the StartupBlink Global Ecosystem Map

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