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Cinch Tech
Cinch Tech runs Asia's largest Device-as-a-Service platform, circulating over 10,000 devices across Singapore and Malaysia via enterprise IT subscriptions.
Cinch Tech
Cinch is a Device as a Service platform in Singapore & Malaysia. Subscribe to laptops, phones & more with full IT asset lifecycle management.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
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AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Singapore
City
Singapore
Corporate office
160 Robinson Road, 14-04, Singapore, 068593
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Cinch Tech make money?
Cinch earns recurring subscription revenue from businesses that lease devices on a monthly basis, replacing lump-sum hardware purchases with an operating expense. It also generates platform fees from telcos, retailers, and OEMs that license its DaaS operating system to launch their own subscription offerings. The firm captures margin between the cost of procuring and refurbishing devices and the subscription price it charges, while embedded financing and risk intelligence modules add fee layers.
Is Cinch Tech a single-family office?
No. Cinch Tech operates as a Device-as-a-Service platform company, not a family office. Its available corporate filings show a holding company structure in Singapore, but no public information identifies a family office backing, a single-family pool of capital, or a multi-generational wealth origin.
What markets does Cinch Tech operate in?
Cinch's live operations are in Singapore and Malaysia, with plans to scale across APAC according to the firm's own website. It runs business-to-business DaaS subscriptions in both countries and partners with telcos and OEMs to embed its platform infrastructure regionally. No additional country launches have been publicly confirmed as of May 2026.
How does Cinch Tech source its devices?
The firm partners directly with original equipment manufacturers and distributors to acquire devices that enter its subscription pool. After each lease cycle, devices are retrieved, refurbished, and redeployed, creating a circular pipeline that reduces dependency on new-unit purchasing. Cinch has not disclosed the financial terms of those supplier arrangements.
What kind of clients does Cinch Tech serve?
Cinch serves mid-market and enterprise businesses that need laptops, phones, and tablets for their workforces without upfront capital outlay. Its website references sustainability-focused enterprises, startups, and SMEs. The platform also white-labels its operating system for telcos and retailers, meaning some end users subscribe through their mobile carrier or electronics retailer rather than directly with Cinch.
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