The Philippines' startup ecosystem is heavily concentrated in the financial technology space. This focus is seen in the rise of digital banking, payments, and lending platforms.
Leading the charge are companies like DITO Telecommunity, which has raised $3.9 billion, and Mynt, with $1.3 billion in funding. These firms highlight the significant investment flowing into the country's key sectors.
Below is our list of 17 Philippines startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Mandaluyong, Cavite, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Orlando B. Vea |
| Funding Amount | $712M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Convertible Note |
| Top Investors | International Finance Corporation, Tencent, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts Japan, Susquehanna International Group |
Coins.ph built a digital wallet and financial services platform for the Philippines market, allowing users to easily trade cryptocurrencies. The service is known for integrating crypto with everyday financial activities, such as paying bills and buying mobile credits.
| Headquarters | Pasig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Ron Hose, Runar Petursson |
| Funding Amount | $40M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series C |
| Top Investors | Pantera Capital, Global Brain Corporation, Ribbit Capital, Quona Capital, Digital Currency Group |
Mynt operates Gcash, a popular mobile wallet that provides a wide array of digital financial services. The platform enables everything from simple payment handling and money transfers to micro-lending and other business solutions.
| Headquarters | Taguig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $1.3B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners, Warburg Pincus, MUFG Bank, Mitsubishi Corporation, Amplo |
PickUp Coffee brings espresso and milk-based beverages to a wider audience by focusing on accessibility and affordability. The company operates a convenient grab-and-go model that serves quality coffee without the high price tag.
| Headquarters | Taguig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2022 |
| Founders | Jaime González Fernández |
| Funding Amount | $46M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Antler, FJ Labs, Saison Capital, Venturi Partners, Argor Capital |
BillEase created a consumer finance app that provides flexible payment options for shoppers in the Philippines. The app's AI-driven platform offers buy now, pay later services and personal loans to make purchases more manageable.
| Headquarters | Makati, Manila, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Georg Steiger, Huyen Nguyen, Ritche Weekun |
| Funding Amount | $146.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | The Rise Fund, Lendable, MDI Ventures, KB Investment, Helicap |
GoTyme Bank runs a digital banking service in the Philippines that combines a mobile app with a network of physical kiosks for a high-touch approach. Their platform offers users high-interest savings accounts, free money transfers, and a debit card that earns shopping rewards.
| Headquarters | Pasig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Jojo Malolos |
| Funding Amount | $26.3M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | JG Summit Holdings, GoTyme Financial, Tyme Investments, Giga Investment |
The team at Zed is building a credit card that does away with common fees like interest and international transaction charges. Their card also lets users create unlimited virtual cards for safer online payments.
| Headquarters | Taguig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | — |
| Founders | Danielle Cojuangco, Steve Abraham |
| Funding Amount | $6M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Valar Ventures |
One Stop Warehouse operates as a major wholesale distributor for the solar industry, sourcing a wide array of products from global suppliers. They equip renewable energy professionals with everything from solar panels and inverters to batteries and mounting systems.
| Headquarters | Australia, Isabela, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $40.9M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Hillhouse Investment, Sparkedge Capital |
GCash operates a leading finance super app in the Philippines, giving users a powerful digital wallet for everyday transactions. Their service expands beyond simple payments to include savings, credit, insurance, and investment products within the app.
| Headquarters | Taguig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Martha Sazon |
| Funding Amount | — |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Ayala Corporation |
DITO Telecommunity built a new telecommunications network in the Philippines to provide mobile and broadband services. They are focused on delivering high-speed 5G connectivity to challenge the country's existing major players.
| Headquarters | Taguig, Rizal, Philippines |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $3.9B |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
7 Additional Philippines Startups Worth Following
Our top ten picks are just the beginning of the story in the Philippines. New companies are popping up all the time, tackling big problems in finance, education, and healthcare.
Many are in the fintech space, with funding that ranges from early seed rounds to major private equity investments. Here’s a look at seven more startups that are shaping the country's startup scene.