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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1337 Ventures Becomes Malaysia’s First Microsoft for Startups Champion Network & Announces Leet Launchpad. 1337 Ventures, Malaysia’s leading early-stage venture capital firm, has been recognized as Malaysia’s first Microsoft for Startups Champion Network, marking a significant step in its mission to empower local entrepreneurs with world-class resources andnetworks. This milestone further strengthens 1337 Ventures’ commitment
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