15 Singapore companies among Forbes’ ‘100 To Watch’ in 2026
15 Singaporean companies have been named in Forbes Asia’ “100 To Watch”, the second largest representation of small business and startups in the Asia-Pacific.
In 2026, Forbes unveiled its "100 To Watch" list, featuring 15 Singaporean companies. The list, now in its sixth year, placed Singapore behind India with 19 companies, China with 10, and Japan and South Korea each with nine. Singaporean businesses on the list primarily leverage technology to address customer needs. For instance, Pollo AI generates marketing videos using AI tools, ChemT Biotechnology accelerates the creation of biologics through AI-enabled software, and Gero develops anti-aging and age-related disease treatments.
Level3AI's AI agents can handle various customer inquiries and perform actions, unlike traditional chatbots. MediSun Planet's modular water treatment systems convert seawater or industrial wastewater into clean water at a cost of $5 million per unit, significantly cheaper and faster than traditional methods. These 15 companies collectively raised over $2.4 billion to date, with nearly $1 billion invested in 2026 alone.
All companies are privately owned, Asia-Pacific headquartered, for-profit ventures with annual revenues of $50 million or less and total funding of $100 million or less as of August 15. Notably, nearly a quarter of the companies on the list operate in enterprise technology, providing AI-related services.
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