In August 2026, Forbes Asia will publish the sixth annual edition of the 100 to Watch list, which recognizes small companies and startups on the rise.
Since 2021, the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch List has featured some of the fastest-growing and most innovative companies in the Asia-Pacific region. Last year’s listees included Aimed Bio, a South Korean biotech company that went public in December and now boasts a market capitalization of about $2 billion, and Beijing-based Linkerbot in April completed a funding round that valued the Chinese robotics startup at $3 billion.
Nominations for the sixth Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list are being accepted now. We are seeking growing companies making a positive impact in their local markets or in the region and with a successful record of serving customers or attracting investors.
To qualify for the list, companies must meet the following criteria:
1. be founded before August 2025
2. be headquartered in Asia-Pacific
3. have annual revenue not exceeding $50 million
4. have no more than $100 million in total equity funding
5. be privately owned (not listed)
6. be a for-profit enterprise
If you think your company is worth watching – or know of one that is – tell us your story. All you have to do is complete the nomination form by July 17, 2026, and our team will handle the rest.
Forbes Asia 100 to Watch is sponsored by FedEx.