Five Powerhouse Companies in Asia Founded by Women
Across Asia, women entrepreneurs are leading innovative businesses that challenge norms, redefine industries, and create meaningful change. These industry-leading women-led companies are transforming their respective sectors, ranging from tech startups to sustainability-focused enterprises and creative brands—breaking barriers and paving the path for future generations.
Here are five inspiring companies that are making waves today:
Hong Kong
Stanly
Rebecca Leung founded Stanly to reshape the fan experience by creating an all-access digital platform that connects, engages, and rewards fans worldwide. More than just a community, Stanly fosters mental well-being, inclusivity, and positive engagement, bringing fans together across different backgrounds.
The platform also highlights the economic power of fandom, citing how BTS fans contributed $4.65 billion to South Korea’s GDP and how Taylor Swift’s tour boosted US consumer spending by $5 billion. By tapping into the global fan economy, Rebecca is positioning Stanly as a leader in fan-driven digital experiences, proving that fandom is not just about passion—but it's also a movement that drives economic and cultural impact.
Philippines
Humble
Determined to combat e-waste and promote sustainability, Nina Mirabueňo Opida co-founded Humble, the Philippines’ leading climate technology company for IT equipment. Humble helps businesses resell, recycle, and repurpose laptops, desktops, and phones, preventing them from ending up in landfills.
Nina’s vision is to bring 1 billion items back into circularity, encouraging responsible consumption and production while providing businesses with valuable climate data to track their environmental impact. By integrating sustainability with business profitability, Nina is proving that tech waste can be transformed into opportunity, making Humble a leader in the circular economy movement.
Singapore
Earlybird AI
With a vision to simplify and streamline accounting, Bhavana Ravindran launched Earlybird AI, an AI-driven financial management platform designed to help businesses automate bookkeeping, invoice tracking, and report generation.
By providing real-time financial insights, Earlybird AI reduces administrative burdens and allows entrepreneurs to focus on scaling their ventures. Bhavana’s commitment to innovation in finance automation is revolutionizing traditional accounting, ensuring businesses—large and small—can operate more efficiently with the help of AI-powered solutions.
Thailand
PATTARAPHAN
Nok Salirathavibhaga launched PATTARAPHAN to blend contemporary jewelry design with traditional Thai craftsmanship, creating a brand that celebrates individuality and heritage. Inspired by the meaning of its name,“beautiful skin.” Pattaraphan offers genderless, ethically crafted jewelry produced in limited quantities by skilled Thai artisans. By redefining modern luxury with cultural authenticity, Nok ensures that Pattaraphan stands as a symbol of both modernity and tradition that brings Thai craftsmanship to the global stage.
Malaysia
COEX
Demi Chu co-founded COEX after identifying a major inefficiency in the construction industry—the complex and time-consuming process of managing claims and bills of quantities. Recognizing the need for a tech-driven solution, they built COEX, a platform designed to streamline construction workflows, improve efficiency, and minimize costly errors. Demi’s leadership has positioned CoEx as a pioneer in construction tech, proving that even longstanding industries can benefit from digital transformation.
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