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Spotlighting future-forward start-ups on the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list. Congratulations to Chen Peng and the team at KEYi Tech for recognition and inclusion! #startup #onestowatch #robotics #futuretechnology

📰 In The News: Involve Asia has been named in Forbes Asia 100 to Watch 2023 list.   “This moment is as exciting as it is humbling because it resonates with the trust of everyone who has supported us –employees, industry, regulators, investors and above all, our partners across the region who have allowed us to improve their lives,” Jimmy How, Founder and CEO of Involve.   Since our inception in 2014, we have held steadfastly to build a platform based on the needs of our most significant common denominator – people. Today, we operate in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Our platform onboards over 800,000 Partners across the region who have access to over 500 global and local Brands. These numbers are gaining traction every day.   Our advantage is derived from a decade of understanding Southeast Asian aspirations. Anyone can join Involve as a partner, and we are committed to helping Partners use the platform to overcome challenges and build a lifestyle based on their passion.   This recognition fuels our mission to do more to level the playing field for an inclusive and empowering digital economy 🚀 🤝 We are humbled to be one of the six Malaysian companies to be selected by Forbes Congratulations to AERODYNE GROUP , BoomGrow , CARE Concierge , Lapasar , and PolicyStreet! 👏 Read more here: 1. https://lnkd.in/g6xJjtKT 2. https://lnkd.in/g8XH2pNy #InvolveAsia #Forbes #ForbesAsia #100toWatch #ConsumerTechnology #MarketingTechnology

Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] together with Economic Minister, YB Tuan Rafizi Ramli yesterday has launched Dana Perintis, aimed at injecting vitality into Malaysia's venture capital (VC) ecosystem.   With a commitment to invest up to RM500 million over the next 18 to 24 months, KWAP is set to empower startups, drive innovation, and support economic resilience.   Dana Perintis encompasses two strategic pillars: investments into selected VC funds and direct investments into early-stage companies.   With an allocation of RM250 million for each pillar, KWAP's initiative aims to accelerate growth within the Malaysian entrepreneurial landscape in line with KWAP’s sustainability commitment as a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). KWAP’s Chief Investment Officer, Encik Hazman Hilmi Sallahuddin said "We are dedicated to empowering startups and SMEs, supporting employment, and nurturing innovation. In realising these visions, KWAP has already identified several potential startups to invest in, which currently employ an estimated total of more than 1,000 Malaysians from different backgrounds." The launch of Dana Perintis today aligns with the Economy Madani initiative and reflects KWAP's focus on empowering SMEs for expansion, fostering economic growth and contributing to Malaysia’s entrepreneurial future. #kwapmalaysia #kwap #temanpersaraananda #malaysiamadani

BUSINESS UPDATE: Pursuant to our previous announcement regarding the set up of X Venture Holding’s new educational business vertical, we will be hosting an in-person “Introduction Seminar” event in Yangon during the month of August; ✅ To provide details on the program for our first cohort and, ✅ To open up pre-registration for any interested participants. This Yangon event will be followed by a similar session held in Bangkok; planned to be hosted either in-person or virtually online subject to the number of interested attendees in Bangkok. More details on our Yangon event will be announced soon so follow us to keep a look out on your newsfeed. In the meantime, we also welcome any relevant organizations and associations, with members who are Myanmar startup founders/SME owners or aspiring investment professionals who may find our initiative beneficial, to reach out to us to learn more and/or to explore any opportunities to collaborate! #xventureholdings #xvh #investment #knowledgesharing #training #programs #myanmar #thailand

Following our previous announcement on XVH’s new educational business vertical, we will be hosting an “Introduction Seminar” event in Yangon during the month of August; ✅ To provide details on the program for our first cohort and, ✅ To open up pre-registration for any interested participants. More details on this to be announced. We also welcome any relevant organizations and associations, with members who are Myanmar startup founders/SME owners or aspiring investment professionals who may find our initiative beneficial, to reach out to us to learn more and/or to explore any opportunities to collaborate. Message me/XVH page with any queries! #xventureholdings #xvh #investment #knowledgesharing #training #programs #myanmar #thailand

“Not just we try to promote a demand but we try to build up a mechanism.” Over the past 10 years, there has been increasing progress in the venture capital (VC) and corporate venture capital (CVC) space in Thailand. Many laws and regulations have been updated to support this ecosystem better. However, challenges still remain, especially in funding and supporting early-stage startups.  While progress has been made in the VC/CVC landscape in Thailand over the past decade through regulatory changes, challenges remain in the early-stage funding. Efforts are underway to build a supportive infrastructure, create demand through smart city initiatives, and facilitate collaboration between cities and startups to drive innovation - especially in areas like healthcare and services for the aging population. The successful examples of co-creation ecosystem are MuvMi and QueQ. Date: 20 - 21 March 2024 Location: The Crystal Box, Gaysorn Urban Resort, Gaysorn Village, Bangkok   #SEAT2024 #CHINAWUTCHINAPRAYOON  #TheFutureofGovernment #DEPA #DigitalEconomyPromotionAgency

Did you know that 2 of 4 South East Asian #decacorns & 8 of 30 South East Asian #unicorns are Indonesian startups? Indonesia is also a massive contributor (40%-70%) of the revenue of ASEAN unicorns and offers several critical attributes from the perspective of scaleups looking to expand market reach: ✔ Large and growing market as the 4th most populated country in the world (~280M) ✔ Rapidly increasing digital economy ✔ Young and tech-savvy population & a growing middle class with increasing purchasing power ✔ Many underserved markets especially around healthcare, education, logistics, and agricultural solutions ✔ As a regional gateway for South East Asia it offers additional growth prospects beyond Indonesia itself "Terima Kasih" to the Indonesian Consul General Listiana Operananta and her wonderful team for being so proactive and open in facilitating today's discussions on the theme of "Indonesia-Western Australia Innovation Ecosystem: Unlocking Opportunities in Startup Avenues." The presentations by Jodie Hanns MLC and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Science, and Medical Research, Semuel A. Pangarapan, DG of Informatics Application, Ministry of Communication and Informatics Indonesia, Italo Gani, Co Founder & MD of Impactto HUB.ID Indonesia, and Charlie Gunningham from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation, certainly highlighted the opportunities for both entrepreneurs and investors. Thank you to Brad Cunningham for the panel discussion which followed between Jodi Pujiyono Susanto, Juvenco Pelupessy, James Williamson 吉米, David Quayle, and our very own Pia Turcinov AM. Key takeaways were that there is definitely untapped potential for avenues of growth and opportunities for more sustained relationship-building conversations and collaborations! VROC, The AIoT Company, Orijin Plus, Zi.Care, Skystar Capital, Ganis Garnisa #indonesiabusiness #startups #scaleups #venturecapital #investment #marketgrowth Glenn Butcher (Apologies to James Williamson 吉米 who is missing from this photo).

Estonia is known as the land of unicorns 🦄 - it's a home to many startups that have built up a reputation for themselves & their home country all around the world. 🌍 While the growth of unicorns has so far been fuelled by a variety of apps, in the #future the whole world will need tangible #greentech solutions to help us adapt to a changing climate and mitigate climate change. Together with KIK (Environmental Investment Centre), we've started with one of the #cleantech accelerator programs! KIK has now launched a call for applications to support startups who develop innovative green technologies. More info ⬇ #startups #startupsupport #BeamlineAccelerator #NextGenerationEU #EuropeanUnion #cleantech

Unleash the Power of Social Impact: Stop Impact Washing, Start Creating Real Value Are you ready to go beyond buzzwords and truly embed social value into your business? The pressure is on for businesses to demonstrate their positive impact. But with terms like "impact washing" thrown around, how can you ensure your efforts are genuine and measurable? This is where the #SocialValueApproach of Social Value International comes in. It's a framework that helps you not only create social value but also quantify it using SROI (Social Return on Investment). Here's how it works: Identify your impact: Define the social issues your business can address. Measure & Track: Use tools like the #SocialValueApproach to track your social impact. Value Your Impact: Assign a monetary value to the social change you're creating through #SROI. By attending our #SocialValueandSROIforImpactManagementandMeasurement workshop, you'll learn: The #SocialValueApproach in action – Gain practical insights real life case studies from me. Crafting a robust impact measurement strategy – Go beyond just talking about impact, but measuring and communicating it effectively. Calculating #SROI with confidence – Learn how to translate your social impact into a compelling financial narrative. Stop #impactwashing and start creating a real #socialimpact that strengthens your brand and attracts purpose-driven customers. Register for Social Value Malaysia accredited workshop in May Join today! https://lnkd.in/gRzTvKq4 #socialimpact #socialvalue #SROI #impactmeasurement #workshop #sustainability #corporateresponsibility