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Unearth Secures Investment from 1337 Ventures to Scale Sustainable Furniture Resale

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  

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

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

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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2024 Top Startup Trends

2024 Startup Trends: Fintech, AI, Agritech and beyond

As we journey into the future, the business landscape continues its rapid evolution, presenting entrepreneurs and startups with unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation. The year 2024 is poised to be a transformative period, characterized by dynamic shifts and emerging trends that will shape the entrepreneurial landscape for years to come. In this article, we

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RAIF Impact Challenge 2022 To Award USD $70,000 For Innovative Solutions And Is Now Open For Applications

The inaugural Royal Award for Islamic Finance (RAIF) Impact Challenge Prize 2022 is a global challenge which aims to bring greater recognition to digital and innovative solutions based on Shariah principles or are Islamic finance enablers; which can improve the economic and social resilience of financially impacted communities globally. Themed ‘Advancing the Sustainability Agenda’, the

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1337 Ventures Launches New RM1.2 Million Fund For Malaysian Startups

1337 Ventures announced a new RM1.2 million, 1337 Accelerator Fund I to invest into promising early-stage Malaysian startups. The new fund is open to seed-stage startups across any industry, from fintech, edtech to healthtech.  It will be co-funded by seasoned angel investor and venture capitalist, Asgari Stephens and former COO of JobStreet.com, Suresh Thiru together with

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