If you ask any entrepreneur what the most important part of their business is, there’s a good chance that they’ll choose their customers. The saying “the customer is always right” is a motto that has sustained millions of businesses and will continue to form the backbone of millions more. As the lifeblood of any business, […]
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The issue of funding is one that is typically faced by all SMEs at all stages of operation. Be it cash flow for expanding, increasing inventory or streamlining operations, this is an issue all entrepreneurs have faced before. In most cases, SMEs tend to secure funding from the usual sources – angel investors, venture capitalists,
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If you’re a young investor looking to start off your journey, it’s unlikely that fixed deposits or mutual funds will generate the same amount of excitement or interest compared to other forms of high-return investments. One of these is equity crowdfunding (ECF), a modern form of investing that can lead to a large return on
Equity crowdfunding is becoming more and more popular around the world as an alternative form of investment, and naturally there are also a host of companies that are reaping the rewards of seeking funding. Despite being a considered high-risk investment, many investors are happy to take a punt in the hopes of hitting it big
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Congratulations! You’ve decided to venture into the exciting new world of equity crowdfunding (ECF) and are now on the lookout for potential businesses that could potentially deliver a huge return on your investment. It should be easy right? Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. If it were as easy as monitoring the NASDAQ index or
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What is ECF? Equity crowdfunding (ECF) is an investment vehicle that allows any individual the opportunity to invest in companies for a return in equity (shares). ECF is quickly becoming popular with younger folks who have a higher risk appetite and with people looking to diversify their investments from the usual options like the stock
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With the Movement Control Order (MCO) further extended for another 2 weeks, we invite startups out there to attend our online alpha startups programme to work with our partners around these innovation ideas suggested by them. During these unprecedented times for this holy occasion for Muslims all around the world, 1337 Ventures, together with Amanz Network have
With Movement Control Order (MCO) further extended for another 2 weeks, we invite startups out there to attend our online alpha startups programme to help find solutions to our partners’ problem statements. During these unprecedented times for this holy occasion for Muslims all around the world, 1337 Ventures, together with Amanz Network have partnered together with Bank Islam
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There’s a popular Chinese proverb that says: “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” The same can be said of investing – the earlier you invest, the more time you have to accrue returns. While many people are aware of this, they often hesitate because
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“It was an amazing Day 1 for all of us,” gushes Bikesh Lakhmichand, chief executive officer of 1337 Ventures. Yesterday marked the first day of Malaysia’s, and Southeast Asia’s, first ever online accelerator, the Alpha Startups Digital Accelerator (ASDA) by co-organised by 1337 Ventures and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The digital accelerator is launched as an
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