Check out these promising fintech startups

Dear readers,

The fintech space in Southeast Asia has been a hub of interesting activity, so we took the chance to profile some promising startups.

There’s YouTrip, a multicurrency e-wallet that lets travelers spend with more ease and fewer worries. Fun side note: the entrepreneur behind it was classmates with the founders of Grab and Gojek at Harvard Business School.

Then there’s Pand.ai, a builder of finance chatbots that has snagged big clients and hit profitability after 18 months.

Another one to watch is Qoala, a startup that specializes in microinsurance. It partners with insurers to offer products for incidents such as phone screen damages, ecommerce logistics, and flight delays.

Finally, to look into the power players in the fintech scene, check out our constantly updated list of the 20 top-funded fintech companies in Southeast Asia.

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