Top 10 Women Fintech Founders Driving Asia's Financial Revolution

Lucy Liu — Co-Founder & President, Airwallex (Hong Kong/Singapore)

Lucy Liu helped build Airwallex into one of APAC’s most global fintech platforms, powering cross-border payments, accounts, cards and treasury for internet-scale businesses. Recognized among the top female fintech founders in Singapore 2025, she also champions diversity in fintech leadership APAC and inspires a new generation of women leaders in finance Asia. She is also a strong advocate for women in payments Asia and inclusion in leadership.

Tessa Wijaya — Co-Founder & COO, Xendit (Indonesia)

Tessa Wijaya co-built Xendit from a Y Combinator–backed startup into Indonesia’s payments backbone. She represents the top female fintech founders in Indonesia 2025, scaling a company that powers Asian fintech startups led by women to regional dominance. Beyond operations, Wijaya champions salary & career paths for women in fintech Asia, building pipelines that bring more women into product and engineering. Her leadership showcases how female leaders are driving digital payment growth in Asia to create infrastructure that drives entire economies.