Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a key player in Southeast Asia's tech ecosystem, with a new wave of innovative startups and companies securing significant funding in 2025.
According to a recent report, the top 25 most funded startups in Malaysia are driving transformation across industries like fintech, e-commerce, and digital services.
These companies have attracted substantial investments from both local and international venture capital firms, highlighting Malaysia's growing appeal as a tech hub. With government initiatives supporting digital innovation, the country is positioning itself as a competitor to established hubs like Singapore and Indonesia.
Among the standout startups are those focusing on financial inclusion through cutting-edge fintech solutions, addressing the needs of underserved populations. Others are revolutionizing e-commerce platforms, catering to the region's booming online shopping trends.
The diversity of sectors represented in the list, from healthtech to edtech, showcases Malaysia's broad-based approach to technological advancement. This variety also reflects investor confidence in the country's ability to nurture scalable businesses.
Here are the list of startups:
- Carsome - Used car e-commerce
- Aerodyne Group - Drone-based solutions
- iFlix - Video streaming
- PolicyStreet - Insurtech platform
- Jirnexu - Fintech solutions
- Paywatch - Earned wage access fintech
- Fave - Digital payments and loyalty
- Dropee - B2B wholesale marketplace
- iMoney - Financial comparison platform
- Biogenes Technologies - Biotech diagnostics
- Borong - B2B e-commerce
- HelloGold - Gold-backed fintech
- Ejen2u - Agent management platform
- Aonic (Poladrone) - Drone ecosystem solutions
- MADCash - Fintech for financial inclusion
- Kiddocare - Childcare service platform
- BloomThis - Flower delivery e-commerce
- FashionValet - Modest fashion e-commerce
- Piktochart - Infographic design SaaS
- Katsana - GPS tracking and fleet management
- MyMy - Digital payments fintech
- Simplify - Peer-to-peer internet sharing
- pitchIN - Crowdfunding platform
- LottieFiles - Animation design platform
- StoreHub - Retail point-of-sale tech
Alfred Lee
