Amidst the rapid growth of startup companies around the globe, Philippines is able to maintain a steadfast startup environment since 2024, positioning itself as a key player in Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem. Supported by high potential industries, progressive regulations, and competent workforce, this year, Philippines startups managed to rank at number 6 in the regional ranking and ranked 64th internationally.
From a total of 515 startups, these Philippine startup companies stand out as the top 10, according to Startup Blink. Here is the complete list of the 10 best startups in the Philippines in 2025.
1. PayMaya
- Regional rank: 25th
- Global rank: 554th
Starting at number 1 as the best startup in the Philippines is PayMaya. As described in Maya official website, PayMaya—now rebranded as Maya—is a fintech startup, serving as a digital wallet app that provides Filipinos with online payments and remittance services to ensure convenient cashless daily transactions. Ever since it was launched in the year 2000, Maya has gathered a total funding of USD 210 million, with approximately 501 to 1000 employees working in the company.
2. Sprout Solutions
- Regional rank: 36th
- Global rank: 827th
Specializing in the software and data field, Sprout Solutions operates as a payroll and HR software provider, assisting numerous companies with prescriptive analytics, single click processing, AI-enhanced HR and other business related solutions. According to sprout.ph, in its 10th year since the startup’s establishment, Sprout Solutions has become the biggest and most trusted local B2B SaaS company.
As of 2025, the company has about 251–500 employees and a total funding reaching USD 41,4 million. Aside from the Philippines, Sprout Solutions is also expanding its bud in other countries in Southeast Asia, such as Indonesia and Singapore.
3. Salmon
- Regional rank: 66th
- Global rank: 1717th
The next fintech enterprise to claim its spot in the top 10 best startups in the Philippines is Salmon Group. Having a long history in the finance industry, that traces back to 1963. As mentioned in the company’s official page, all lending banks and financing companies then unite into Salmon Group Ltd in 2023.
Offering smarter alternatives to payday lenders, pawn shops, and high-street banks that go beyond traditional banking, Salmon has over 3,000 locations across the nation. With 101–205 employees, Salmon owns a total funding of USD 71 million.
4. BillEase
- Regional rank: 128th
- Global rank: 3103rd
Established in 2017, BillEase is a financial technology startup offering a user-friendly app that enables customers to access e-wallet top ups, gaming credits, mobile loads, and personal loans easily. Operating under the name and style of FDFC (First Digital Finance Corporation), Billease also provides innovative products in retail credit, partnering with prominent brands, like Samsung, Agoda, and Lazada.
Right now, Billease has over 250 employees located across five cities and two continents, according to Billease.ph. Meanwhile, the company’s total funding for 2025 amounted to USD 22 million.
5. PayMongo
- Regional rank: 141st
- Global rank: 3564th
Founded back in 2019, this financial technology startup is built to empower thousands of Filipino businesses. In order for businesses to accept all kinds of payments, PayMongo delivers a variety of online payment tools and financial services, including express cards, virtual cards, plugins, payment links, and many more. In just a few years of its operation, PayMongo has managed to hire 101–205 employees and raised a total funding of USD 45,7 million to support its development and product innovation.
6. Kalibrr
- Regional rank: 167th
- Global rank: 4628th
For job hunters and recruiters, you might already heard about this educational technology startup. Kalibrr—formed in January 2012 by Paul Rivera and Dexter Ligot-Gordon has become a widely used job search platform, helping companies find professional talents. Different from other job hunting sites, Kalibrr provides a world-class recruitment system, employer branding, and advanced online assessment to achieve transformation in the recruitment industry.
With the help of 11–50 employees, Kalibrr has earned about USD 18,5 million in funding, including seed funding from several investors and Silicon Valley startup incubators such as Kickstart Ventures, Globe Telecom’s, Filipino Angel Investor Nix Nolledo of Xurpas, Silicon Valley Y Combinator, and eBay’s Pierre Omidyar.
7. Sharetreats
- Regional rank: 179th
- Global rank: 4850th
At rank 7 as the best startups in Philippines, is another Software and Data startup known as Sharetreats. With a vision to establish a cultural movement that allows people to interact through the act of giving gifts, Sharetreats is a pioneer that presents the power of Gifticon. In accordance with this vision, Sharetreats provides an assortment of stickers and greeting options along with treats for any occasion. Sharetreats is currently supported by 51–100 employees with a total funding of USD 40,4 million.
8. Edamama
- Regional rank: 184th
- Global rank: 4963rd
Like its name, Edamama is an e-commerce and retail startup designed to help parents—specifically mothers—in making better choices. With a team of 251–500 employees, consisting of aspiring mothers and kids-at-heart from various professional backgrounds, in 2025, Edamama is able to earn around USD 35 million of funding.
Launched in 2020 by the husband-and-wife couple—Bela Gupta D’Souza and Nishant D’Souza—Edamama has grown as one of Philippines most recognizable startups, supplying tailored, authentic products and services for Filipino families, as reported in Alpha JWC Ventures.
9. AutoDeal
- Regional rank: 194th
- Global rank: 5207th
Another e-commerce and retail company that made it to number 9 on the list of the most reputable startups in the Philippines is AutoDeal. This Philippines based company serves as a dynamic digital marketing marketplace that brings dealers, consumers and car brands together. Through this platform, customers can easily compare vehicles, enjoy special offers, and interact with dealers to find their dream vehicle.
As Philippines number 1 automotive marketplace, AutoDeal has secured USD 2,9 million of funding, with 11–50 employees working for the company.
10. UNObank
- Regional rank: 257th
- Global rank: 6848th
Last Filipino startup to conclude the list is UNObank. This software and data startup transforms the old banking experience by combining it with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to make banking more simple, smarter and accessible. With the help of AI technology, UNObank enables customers to manage their financial resources with enhanced security, personalized insights, and simplified transactions. As of 2025, UNObank has 101–250 workers with a total funding of USD 43,1 million.
Those are the 10 startups that have successfully showcased innovation and resilience in the constantly evolving business landscape, therefore making them dominate the nation’s startup environment.
