About startup landscape in Philippines
Philippines has over 18,042 startups across the country. Of these, 1.11K are funded companies that have collectively raised $26.6B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 2 unicorns. A total of 909 investors have participated in 1,001 funding rounds, with 68 startups securing early-stage funding and 26 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 2,013 new companies have been founded, raising over $413M in funding. Startups in Philippines have witnessed 224 acquisitions and 248 IPOs, while 2,749 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 348 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Philippines
Coins.ph is the top company in Philippines, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Philippines:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital wallet for Bitcoin assets | Pasig (Philippines) | 2014 | Acquired | $40M | |
Online exchange platform for cryptocurrencies | Makati (Philippines) | 2017 | Series B | $62.5M | |
Provider of international calling, roaming, wi-fi, and broadband services | Taguig (Philippines) | 1935 | Public | - | |
Provider of a platform for financial transactions and related services | Taguig (Philippines) | 2015 | Public | $175M | |
Developer of a platform offering business and consumer loans | Taguig (Philippines) | 2022 | Series B | $143M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Philippines
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $93M has been raised in 6 equity
funding rounds across Philippines. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $56.4M had been raised across 17 rounds in Philippines. So, 2026 has seen a 65.01% rise in funding in companies of Philippines as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Philippines:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 1791 | Oct 19, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8553 | Sep 18, 2026 | and 1 more | |
Series B | 9837 | Apr 22, 2026 | ||
Series B | 5211 | Apr 20, 2026 | ||
Series A | 5524 | Jan 26, 2026 |
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- 18K+ Total Companies
- $26.6B+ Total Funding
- 1.1K+ Funded Companies
- 245+ IPOs
- 220+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Philippines
Europa is the top investor in companies of Philippines based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Philippines:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Makati (Philippines) | ||
Hong Kong (China) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Makati (Philippines) |
Acquisitions in Philippines
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 5 acquisitions happened in Philippines. Last year, in 2025, a total of 16 acquisitions happened in Philippines.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Philippines:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 01, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 26, 2026 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Jan 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 12, 2026 |
IPOs in Philippines
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 2 IPOs happened in Philippines. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 3 IPOs happened in Philippines.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Philippines:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2026 | Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) | |
Aug 05, 2026 | Singapore stock exchange. ( SGX) | |
Nov 07, 2025 | Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) | |
Oct 09, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jul 01, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Top News about startups in Philippines
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Jupiter International Commissions 1.25 GW TOPCon Solar Cell Manufacturing FacilityMercom India•Jun 25, 2026•Jupiter
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Laguna Diagnostics mRNA Gene Biomarker Test Gets FDA Breakthrough Device StatusContract Pharma•Apr 29, 2026•Laguna Diagnostics
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Coins.ph Joins Circle Payments Network to Enable Local Currency Payouts in the PhilippinesBusiness Wire•Feb 02, 2026•Coins.ph, Circle, Polymarket, Circle
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Salmon Raises $88 Million to Grow in the Philippines & Sets Up $150 Million Bond FrameworkBusiness Wire•Jun 17, 2025•Salmon
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Tech Philippines’ GCash Digital Wallet Adds USDC SupportBitcoin Ethereum News•Mar 24, 2025•GCash, Circle
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Palawan Group of Companies seals partnership with trusted identity verification platform IDfyhttps://businessmirror.com.ph•Feb 17, 2025•Idfy, PalawanPay
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