GCash parent Mynt raises PH flag at WEF Unicorn Community

THE Philippines joined the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) Unicorn Community, a sub-community of the WEF's Innovator Communities comprising the world's most promising start-ups and scale-ups, at the Davos-Klosters in Switzerland on Jan. 20 to 24, 2025.

AT WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM UNICORNS COMMUNITY Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon. FACEBOOK PHOTO/MARTHA SAZON

Seen as a recognition of the rapid advancement of financial inclusion and financial technology (fintech) growth in the country, the WEF invitation was extended directly to Mynt, the parent company of GCash, the nation's leading finance super app.

WEF is a leading organization shaping global economic policies and fostering collaborative solutions through public-private cooperation — connecting communities of leaders around international issues.

Its Innovator Communities are a group of the world's most promising start-ups and scale-ups at the forefront of technological and business model innovation.

By being part of the Unicorn Community, GCash had the opportunity to contribute to a global agenda on how fintech can help advance financial inclusion in countries like the Philippines.

"We are honored to be part of the World Economic Forum Unicorns Community, representing the Philippines and its booming fintech industry. This reflects our commitment to transforming financial services in our country and contributing to global financial inclusion and innovation conversations. We look forward to engaging with other leaders and exploring new ways to drive positive change," Mynt President and CEO Martha Sazon said.

This year's annual forum gathered thousands of key leaders from both public and private sectors about "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age."

As it continues to champion "Finance for All," GCash banners its game-changing innovation aimed at bridging financial gaps beyond the nation's borders and helping improve Filipinos' everyday lives.