About startup landscape in Philippines
Philippines has over 14,964 startups across the country. Of these, 1.09K are funded companies that have collectively raised $26.5B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 3 unicorns. A total of 900 investors have participated in 977 funding rounds, with 64 startups securing early-stage funding and 30 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,202 new companies have been founded, raising over $384M in funding. Startups in Philippines have witnessed 221 acquisitions and 212 IPOs, while 2,753 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 | |
Developer of a platform offering business and consumer loans | Taguig (Philippines) | 2022 | Series B | $143M | |
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 | Series D | $175M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Philippines
In the year 2026, till April 2026, $62M has been raised in 4 equity
funding rounds across Philippines. In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), $7.41M had been raised across 8 rounds in Philippines. So, 2026 has seen a 736.71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 6799 | Apr 22, 2026 | ||
Series B | 7678 | Apr 20, 2026 | ||
Series A | 8511 | Jan 26, 2026 | ||
Unattributed | 3140 | Jan 21, 2026 | ||
Series A | 7229 | Dec 04, 2025 |
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- 15K+ Total Companies
- $26.5B+ Total Funding
- 1.1K+ Funded Companies
- 210+ 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 January 2026, 3 acquisitions happened in Philippines. Last year, in 2025, a total of 15 acquisitions happened in Philippines.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Philippines:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jan 26, 2026 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Jan 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 12, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 17, 2025 |
IPOs in Philippines
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 3 IPOs happened in Philippines. In its previous year, in 2024, a total of 2 IPOs happened in Philippines.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Philippines:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
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) | |
Jun 07, 2024 | Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) | |
Jun 07, 2024 | Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) |
Top News about startups in Philippines
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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 IDfybusinessmirror.com.ph•Feb 17, 2025•Idfy, PalawanPay
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