Top Startup Exits in East Asia for 2025

In East Asia, we rank 188 startup exits based on an algorithm that considers factors such as total investment, quarterly employee count, and website traffic. Startup exits in East Asia are falling behind the performance of their global counterparts.

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Top Startup Exits in East Asia for 2025

SB Score:583

WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make mobility and transportation safer, more affordable and accessible. WeRide is conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 25 cities around the world. As the pioneer leader in autonomous technologies and services, WeRide has stepped up to the commercial stage in operations. WeRide offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper and ADAS, providing smart services in online ride-hailing, on-demand transport, urban logistics, sanitation services and acting as a solution provider. Established in 2017, WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and has expanded its R&D and operation centers to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, and Anqing, as well as San Francisco in the US. WeRide has formed strategic partnerships with leading global OEMs and Tier 1 supplier including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Yutong Group, GAC Group, Bosch, etc.

Industry:
Hardware & IoT
Subindustry:
Consumer Electronics

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United Imaging Healthcare specializes in cutting-edge medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment. Their innovative technology enhances diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for healthcare providers worldwide.

Industry:
Healthtech
Subindustry:
Health Care

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SB Score:445

Horizon Robotics creates AI-driven embedded systems for autonomous solutions. Their technology enables seamless automation in various industries.

Industry:
Hardware & IoT
Subindustry:
Hardware

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Total amount:188

Best Software & Data Startup Exits in East Asia for 2025

East Asia exits in the Software & Data industry are overperforming their global industry peers. The top three Software & Data exits in East Asia have raised more than USD 20.6B, an amount that is higher than the global industry average.
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MANGOFUN offers mobile internet games, mobile app development, and IP-based operating services. Their services include interactive marketing, value-added derivatives, new retail, and consumer goods markets through independent research and development, joint development, and authorized development.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Apps

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ESR Cayman is an integrated logistics real estate platform which helps users with development, fund management, and investments.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Software and Data-Other

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A game development company with superior techniques leading to business growth' 5minlab is a PC/mobile game development company based in Seoul, South Korea. Since our launch in 2013, we’ve brought 5 PC/mobile games, 3 VR games, and 24 hyper-casual games to the global market.

Industry:
Software & Data
Subindustry:
Apps

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Total amount:58

Largest Startup Exits in East Asia by Funding

The top three largest startup exits in East Asia have raised total funding of more than USD 1.07B. Among the top three funded exits, the most popular industry, based on total funding, is Ecommerce & Retail.
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Pinduoduo is an e-commerce platform that allows users to participate in group buying deals, mostly through Tencent’s Wechat app.

Industry:
Ecommerce & Retail
Subindustry:
Mobile Commerce

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Total amount:188

Top Hiring Startup Exits in East Asia by Employee Size

The top three hiring startup exits in East Asia have an average employee size that is larger than to the global average. Among these, the Ecommerce & Retail industry features the startup exit with the largest workforce.

United Imaging Healthcare specializes in cutting-edge medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment. Their innovative technology enhances diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for healthcare providers worldwide.

Industry:
Healthtech
Subindustry:
Health Care

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SB Score:583

WeRide is a leading, commercial-stage global company that develops Level 4 autonomous driving technologies. WeRide aims to develop safe and reliable driverless solutions to make mobility and transportation safer, more affordable and accessible. WeRide is conducting autonomous driving R&D, tests and operations in over 25 cities around the world. As the pioneer leader in autonomous technologies and services, WeRide has stepped up to the commercial stage in operations. WeRide offers an all-rounded product mix of Robotaxi, Robobus, Robovan, Robosweeper and ADAS, providing smart services in online ride-hailing, on-demand transport, urban logistics, sanitation services and acting as a solution provider. Established in 2017, WeRide is headquartered in Guangzhou, China, and has expanded its R&D and operation centers to Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhengzhou, Nanjing, Wuhan, and Anqing, as well as San Francisco in the US. WeRide has formed strategic partnerships with leading global OEMs and Tier 1 supplier including Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Yutong Group, GAC Group, Bosch, etc.

Industry:
Hardware & IoT
Subindustry:
Consumer Electronics

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SB Score:445

Horizon Robotics creates AI-driven embedded systems for autonomous solutions. Their technology enables seamless automation in various industries.

Industry:
Hardware & IoT
Subindustry:
Hardware

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JMEV
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JMEV is a venture electric enterprise based on a global perspective that is committed to products with human-oriented temperatures. They specialize in the development, production, sales, and service of new energy vehicles.

Industry:
Marketing & Sales
Subindustry:
Marketing & Sales-Other

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Total amount:188

Best Countries for Startups

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United States
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United Kingdom
55.995
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Israel
51.557
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Canada
38.254
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Singapore
37.736
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Sweden
27.024
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Germany
25.830
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France
24.894
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The Netherlands
24.462
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Switzerland
24.081
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