Fintech crosses $1b mark as Singapore edtech and software funding lags

Princeton Digital Group closed the largest individual funding at $1.3b.

Fintech and green tech emerged as the leading sectors by deal volume in 2025, recording 75 deals valued at around $1.02b and 25 deals worth $159m, respectively, according to a report from Kickstart Ventures.

The data highlights a notable gap between fintech and other sectors. Health tech ranked third with 23 transactions valued at $323m. The software and IT sector ranked fourth in deal volume with 19 deals valued at $70m, then data analytics and AI/ML with 17 deals worth $172m, and e-commerce with 11 deals totalling $149m.

Mobility tech and edtech recorded nine deals each, valued at $92m and $38m, respectively. Cybersecurity and business/project workflow management posted seven deals worth $48m and $44m, respectively.

In individual equity fundraising, Princeton Digital Group led the market, securing $1.3b in PE-growth equity, according to the report.

Health tech firm Ultragreen.ai raised $188m and fintech company Thunes closed a $150m Series D round. Other notable fundraisers included Addvita at $89m, Endowus at $87.5m, Amperesand at $80m, and Ninja Van at $73.9m. Both Whale and Carro raised $60m each, while Sygnum secured $58m.

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