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Shannon Chow

Shannon Chow, the Head of Marketing at 1337 Ventures. With 10-years of experience in marketing and advertising, Shannon is a specialist in integrated marketing, no-code/low-code tools, UI/UX, and branding. She mentors entrepreneurs in pitching & marketing. She’s passionate about self-development and women's empowerment, Shannon strives to simplify the knowledge of starting a startup and ignite the spirit of entrepreneurship among youths.

Leet Launchpad Vol. 2 for Southeast Asia Startups

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On July 28, 2025, the second edition of Leet Launchpad lit up Microsoft Malaysia with an electrifying afternoon of startup pitches, investor meetups, and meaningful ecosystem connections. Organized by 1337 Ventures and powered by the Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, Leet Launchpad Vol. 2 welcomed over 110+ participants—including venture capitalists, angel investors, corporate innovation teams, […]

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5 Lessons on How to Build an AI Startup

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  Are you an ambitious startup founder exploring the cutting-edge AI startup space? Whether you’re shaping a groundbreaking idea or diligently building your Minimum Viable Product (MVP), the journey of Laminar offers invaluable, real-world lessons on what it truly takes to build, validate, and scale an AI startup that genuinely solves real-world problems. During our

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5 Lessons on How to Build a HealthTech Startup by Rebee Health

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Are you an aspiring HealthTech startup founder exploring the dynamic HealthTech space? Whether you’re still shaping your idea or building your MVP, Rebee Health’s journey offers valuable, real-world lessons. It shows what it takes to build, validate, and scale a HealthTech startup in Southeast Asia’s often complex healthcare landscape. During our recent webinar, “Revolutionising Recovery:

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Alpha Startups™ Pre-Accelerator Returns for Its 64th Cohort to Power Malaysia’s Next Wave of Founders

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Kuala Lumpur, 3 July 2025 — As Malaysia strengthens its position as a global innovation hub, startups remain key drivers of economic growth, job creation, and digital transformation. In support of this momentum, 1337 Ventures, Malaysia’s pioneering early-stage venture capital firm, is pleased to announce the launch of the 64th cohort of its flagship Alpha

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1337 Ventures Announces Winners of INNO4HER Demo Day, Championing Asia’s Next Wave of FemTech Innovators

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — 1337 Ventures proudly announced the winners of its inaugural Alpha Startups™ INNO4HER Demo Day, held on Friday, 3 May 2025, at WORQ KL Sentral. A defining moment for FemTech in the region, the event marked the successful conclusion of Malaysia’s first dedicated FemTech accelerator, spotlighting bold, innovative solutions addressing women’s health

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Unearth Secures Investment from 1337 Ventures to Scale Sustainable Furniture Resale

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1337 Ventures has invested into Unearth, a Malaysian startup that is transforming the resale economy by giving pre-loved furniture a second life. The investment aligns with 1337 Ventures’ commitment to supporting early-stage startups that drive innovation and sustainability. Unearth, founded by Johnson Goh Han Swee and Lee Huangshi in 2020, aims to revolutionize second-hand furniture

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Malaysia’s SpaceTech Startup SpaceIn Secures Investment from 1337 Ventures  

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SpaceIn, a Malaysian startup on a mission to develop fully locally-made satellites, has received investment from 1337 Ventures to propel its vision of reducing the nation’s reliance on foreign technology and establishing Malaysia as a competitive player in the global space economy. With this investment, SpaceIn is set to accelerate its growth in 2025 by

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1337 Ventures Invests in Finory as It Expands from Personal Finance to Fintech Solutions

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Finory, a leading personal finance management app that simplifies how Malaysians track their finances, has secured investment from 1337 Ventures. Initially designed to help users organize their financial lives by consolidating credit card and bank statements into a single, unified view, Finory has become a trusted tool for Malaysians to gain clarity on their spending

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1337 Ventures Fuels Arus Oil’s Sustainability Drive, Over 2 Million Kgs Recycled

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1337 Ventures reinforces its commitment to empowering Malaysian startups by investing in Arus Oil, a local startup transforming waste into renewable energy. This investment, made through the 1337 Accelerator Fund I, highlights it’s dedication to backing early-stage startups that are driving sustainability and innovation in Malaysia. Founded by Syazwan Majid in 2017 as a community-driven

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