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Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia: Celebrating Young Innovators

Forbes has unveiled its annual 30 Under 30 Asia list, spotlighting the brightest young entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and changemakers across the continent. Among the 300 notable nominees, a significant number hail from the fintech sector, showcasing the dynamic landscape of financial technology in Asia.

The Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Class of 2024 features individuals selected across ten categories, including Finance and Venture Capital, Enterprise Technology, and Social Impact. This year, over 29 fintech leaders have made the cut, reflecting the sector’s rapid growth and innovation.

Fintech Leaders from Asia: A Closer Look

Enterprise Software Category

Kunal Aggarwal, 27, Founder of Credflow, India
Kunal Aggarwal is making waves in the fintech sector with his company, Credflow, which specializes in cash flow management software for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs). Founded in 2019, Credflow aims to transition MSMEs from cash-strapped to cash-rich by providing tools for business data analysis and automated payment reminders. Under Aggarwal’s leadership, the company has grown from four employees to over 200 and secured approximately US$9 million in funding.

Kentaro Yamamoto, 29, Founder and CEO of SoVa, Japan
Kentaro Yamamoto leads SoVa, a virtual accounting office that simplifies administrative procedures for SMEs in Japan. With a background in finance and accounting, Yamamoto has successfully guided SoVa to serve 300 SMEs and raised JPY 300 million (around US$2 million) in funding.

Finance and Venture Capital Category

Aleena Nadeem, 29, Founder and CEO of EduFi, Pakistan
Aleena Nadeem is revolutionizing higher education financing in Pakistan through EduFi, which partners with colleges to provide student loans. With a strong background in finance from her time at MIT and Goldman Sachs, Nadeem has secured US$6.1 million in funding to help middle-class students access education.

Yeshu Agarwal, 29, Co-Founder and CTO of Transak, India
As the co-founder of Transak, a web3 payment gateway, Yeshu Agarwal is simplifying cryptocurrency transactions. The platform raised US$20 million in a Series A funding round, making it easier for users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.

Aalesh Avlani, 29, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Credit Wise Capital, India
Aalesh Avlani’s Credit Wise Capital specializes in motorcycle loans, utilizing technology to streamline the application process. The company recently raised US$6 million in seed funding and is expanding into personal loans and healthcare insurance.

Sarkhail Bawany, 27, Head of Product at Abhi, Pakistan
Sarkhail Bawany is leading product development at Abhi, a financial wellness platform that offers earned wage access and payroll solutions. The platform has partnered with over 450 companies to enhance employee financial well-being.

Emerging Innovators

Kushagra Manglik and Srinivas Sarkar, Co-Founders of Coupl, India
This duo is breaking barriers with Coupl, a financial platform designed for couples, offering joint accounts and linked ATM cards regardless of marital status. Backed by Y Combinator, Coupl has already seen over 20,000 downloads.

Shahidul Islam, Abdul Gaffar Sadi, and MD Tushar, Co-Founders of Drutoloan, Bangladesh
The founders of Drutoloan are helping MSMEs in Bangladesh access interest-free digital business loans. Since its inception, the startup has disbursed over US$2 million in loans.

Yasmin Gao, 29, Partner at Capital 49, Hong Kong
Yasmin Gao is making her mark at Capital 49, a VC fund focusing on early-stage startups. With a background in investment banking, she has led significant investments in various sectors, including fintech.

Serano Tannason, 23, Co-Founder and CTO of Bang Jamin, Indonesia
Serano Tannason is addressing Indonesia’s low insurance penetration with Bang Jamin, an insurance brokerage offering innovative vehicle insurance products. His tech background positions him well to tackle this challenge.

Regina Ho, 29, Senior Associate at Rakuten Ventures, Singapore
Regina Ho has been instrumental in deploying over US$60 million in investments at Rakuten Ventures, contributing to the growth of numerous startups across various sectors.

Yash Vardhan Kanoi, 28, Partner at Alter Global, India
Leading investments across South and Southeast Asia, Yash Vardhan Kanoi is bridging the gap between Silicon Valley and emerging markets, focusing on fintech and other tech sectors.

Manish Maryada, 29, Founder and CEO of Fello, India
With Fello, Manish Maryada is gamifying investing, attracting over a million users with a rewards-based savings application.

Priyesh and Anuj Srivastava, Co-Founders of OnFinance AI, India
This duo is leveraging AI to revolutionize financial services with their startup, OnFinance AI, which has developed a ChatGPT-like service for the finance industry.

Udita Pal, 27, Co-Founder of Salt, India
Udita Pal is enhancing the remittance experience for startups through Salt, which simplifies compliance processes and documentation for exporters.

Seethalakshmy Narayanan, 29, Vice President of Growth Investments at Premji Invest, India
Seethalakshmy Narayanan has played a pivotal role in significant investments totaling over US$300 million across various sectors, including fintech.

Fahad Ahmed, 25, Principal in Residence at Team Ignite Ventures, Singapore
Fahad Ahmed focuses on seed-stage investments in fintech and has previously co-founded a blockchain-based remittance platform.

Sagar Sheth, 28, Vice President of Investments at Eight Roads Ventures, India
As the youngest vice president at Eight Roads Ventures, Sagar Sheth has been involved in strategic investments that have significantly increased in value.

Jai Sumer Singh, 29, Co-Founder of Riverwalk Holdings, India
Jai Sumer Singh is leading investments at Riverwalk Holdings, focusing on early-stage companies across various sectors.

Sherman Tanuwidjaja, 29, Co-Founder and CEO of Gajiku, Indonesia
Sherman Tanuwidjaja is providing on-demand payroll solutions for blue-collar workers through Gajiku, enhancing financial accessibility for employees.

Aashish Vanigota, 28, Principal at IvyCap Ventures, India
With a strong background in early-stage investing, Aashish Vanigota is making significant contributions to the fintech landscape through IvyCap Ventures.

Heinrich Vincent, 29, Founder and CEO of Bizhare, Indonesia
Heinrich Vincent is democratizing investment opportunities for SMEs through Bizhare, allowing public investors to participate in profitable businesses.

Aryaman Vir, 28, Founder and CEO of WiseX, India
With WiseX, Aryaman Vir is enabling retail investors to access institutional-grade real estate investments, managing over INR 2.75 billion (approximately US$33 million) in investments.

Mumtahina Anika and Sultan Moni, Co-Founders of Zatiq, Bangladesh
This dynamic duo is enhancing accounting practices for small businesses in Bangladesh through user-friendly software solutions.

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