List of 10 Emerging Startups to Watch in Asia 2026

List of 10 Emerging Startups to Watch in Asia 2026

Here’s the list of companies recognized under the ‘10 Emerging Startups to Watch in Asia 2026’ issue.


Go Sail Cargo

Go Sail Cargo

DESCRIPTION

Go Sail Cargo, founded in 2018 by Derek Ellard, designs zero-emission cargo and passenger vessels powered entirely by renewable energy. It specialises in small ships under 2,000 tonnes, blending traditional sailing aesthetics with advanced wind, solar, and electric technologies. 

NAME & DESIGNATION
Derek Ellard, Founder

Atomionics

Atomionics

DESCRIPTION

Atomionics is a Singapore-based VC-backed startup developing quantum sensors for navigation and resource exploration.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Sahil Tapiawala, Co-Founder & CEO

Transcelestial

Transcelestial

DESCRIPTION

Transcelestial is building the future of internet distribution. The company’s ultimate goal is to build a space laser network to deliver a step change in global internet connectivity.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Rohit Jha, Co-Founder & CEO

Accredify

Accredify

DESCRIPTION

Accredify builds systems where documents carry proof of authenticity within them. This changes how verification works. Instead of checking a document through external steps, the document itself can confirm if it is valid and unchanged.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Zheng Wei Quah, Co-Founder & CEO

majoo 

majoo 

DESCRIPTION

majoo is an Indonesia-based SaaS platform that provides an integrated business management system for MSMEs, including POS, accounting, inventory, CRM, and payment tools. It helps small businesses manage daily operations through a single digital system.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Adi Wahyu Rahadi, Founder & CEO
WEBSITE

Abivin

Abivin

DESCRIPTION

Abivin is a Vietnam-based AI supply chain technology company that provides an integrated logistics optimization platform, Abivin vRoute 3.0, to help enterprises plan and manage delivery routes, warehouse operations, and transport systems using data-driven decision making.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Pham Nam Long, Founder & CEO
WEBSITE

Filum

Filum

DESCRIPTION

Filum is an AI-powered unified customer experience platform that connects customer service, feedback, and customer insights into a single system to help businesses manage interactions across multiple channels using real-time data and automation.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Viển Trần, Co-Founder & CEO
WEBSITE

Versa

Versa

DESCRIPTION

Versa is a Malaysia-based digital wealth management app that enables users to save and invest in professionally managed funds through a low-cost, flexible platform built in partnership with AHAM Capital Asset Management.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Teoh Wei Xiang, Founder & CEO

Borong

Borong

DESCRIPTION

Borong is a Malaysia-based B2B eCommerce and wholesale platform that connects suppliers and buyers through a digital procurement system. It also offers embedded financing and data-driven tools to help SMEs manage purchasing, payments, and inventory within a single platform.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Aizat Rahim, MD & CEO
WEBSITE

Tazapay

Tazapay

DESCRIPTION

Tazapay is a Singapore-based fintech company that provides cross-border payment infrastructure, enabling businesses to collect and send payments across multiple countries through a single integration.

NAME & DESIGNATION
Rahul Shinghal, Co-founder & CEO