Fintech platform LenderLink tops local innovation champions in KMC Startup Awards 2025

FOR THE THIRD consecutive year, flexible office spaces and offshore solutions provider KMC Solutions recognized the Philippines’ best and brightest startup companies at the KMC Startup Awards 2025 gala night held last Nov. 13, within the Philippine Startup Week.

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This year's competition received 140 entries from different startups nationwide, culminating in 24 finalists awarded gold, silver, and bronze distinctions across eight major categories.

LenderLink led this year's roster of gold awardees, securing both gold for Startup of the Year and Customer Experience Excellence categories. The fintech platform earned praise from judges for addressing critical access gaps in lending and setting new standards in user-first financial services.

LITHOS Manufacturing captured the gold for Culture and Community Excellence, recognized for its strong employee-first workplace practices and commitment to local industry development.

Serbiz earned Tech Innovator of the Year for its solutions that streamline field service operations and empower grassroots workers through technology.

ZendEase was hailed as this year’s Growth Champion for its rapid scale-up locally and globally.