21 Singapore companies on inaugural list of Asean’s 30 top tech start-ups
Singapore-based companies dominated the inaugural NextGen Tech 30 list, with 21 out of 30 tech start-ups featured, as released by Granite Asia on September 24.
Notable mentions include patent database Patsnap, fintech firms ShopBack and Aspire, and cyber-security firm Ensign Infosecurity.
21 Singapore companies
The list recognizes innovative firms across sectors like digital finance and clean energy, all meeting criteria such as generating at least US$20 million in revenue or achieving 30% year-on-year growth.
Granite Asia, which aims to enhance public-private market connections in Southeast Asia, manages US$5 billion in assets and has a history of supporting significant IPOs. The initiative aligns with efforts to revitalize the Singapore Exchange amid a challenging IPO environment.