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Hata founders with ByBit April 2026

HATA just closed RM31.6 million. Here’s why we backed them when most people wouldn’t.

1337 Ventures, Fintech, Investments

A note from 1337 Ventures on our early investment in HATA via 1337 Capital Fund 1. On 20 April 2026, HATA just closed RM31.6 million (US$8 million) Series A led by Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. Several prominent global family offices focused on Southeast Asian technology and financial markets joined the […]

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1337 Ventures Showcases 7 High-Potential Startups at Leet Launchpad Vol 4, Held at Microsoft Malaysia

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Regional founders across AI, HealthTech, FinTech, LegalTech, and HRTech pitch to investors and industry leaders at Leet Launchpad – Malaysia’s premier startup showcase KUALA LUMPUR — 1337 Ventures hosted the fourth edition of Leet Launchpad today at Microsoft Malaysia, bringing together founders, investors, and industry leaders for an afternoon of curated startup pitches and strategic networking.

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Alpha Startups™ Inno4Her 2026 to Accelerate FemTech and Women-Led Startups

1337 Ventures, Accelerator, Press Release

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1337 Ventures today announced the launch of Alpha Startups™ Inno4Her 2026, marking the return of its dedicated accelerator programme to support FemTech innovation and women-led startups across Southeast Asia. Building on the success of its inaugural cohort in early 2025, Inno4Her continues to address the growing demand for solutions that improve women’s

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Prototyping 101 for Hackathons: Build Your Winning MVP Fast with Low/No Code & Vibe Coding

1337 Ventures, Alpha Startups, Hackathon, Startup Hacks

Welcome, future founders and hackathon heroes! If you’re searching for the ultimate guide to rapid product development, you’ve found it. Learning to prototype quickly is the ultimate superpower in the startup world and essential for conquering a 48-hour hackathon challenge. In this guide, we’ll break down Prototyping 101, giving you the workflow and tools to

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1337 Ventures Fuels Healthtech Innovation with Investment in MyScripts, Transforming Pharmacy Operations Across Malaysia

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The healthcare industry in Malaysia is undergoing a significant transformation, fueled by the demand for innovative solutions that enhance patient care. In this evolving landscape, MyScripts stands out as an innovative healthtech startup with a vision to empower local pharmacists to deliver personalized patient care services by simplifying pharmacy workflow. Recognizing MyScripts’ potential,1337 Ventures, an

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1337 Ventures Backs DesignPro to Redefine Product Development with AI

1337 Ventures, Investments, Press Release

1337 Ventures, Malaysia’s pioneering venture capital firm and accelerator, is excited to announce its strategic investment in DesignPro, an AI-powered startup transforming usability testing and product optimization. Founded by Mohammed Abdoolcarim, a seasoned product expert with extensive experience—including roles at Google and as part of the early team at Siri—DesignPro tackles a major challenge in

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EliteFit.AI Secures 1337 Ventures Investment to Revolutionize AI-Powered Physical Therapy

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Image source: EliteFit As healthcare systems face increasing challenges in scaling patient care, reducing costs, and improving treatment outcomes, innovative digital solutions are essential. EliteFit.AI, an AI-driven motion analysis platform, is revolutionizing healthcare and physical therapy by providing a scalable, frictionless, and cost-effective solution for musculoskeletal assessments, rehabilitation, and patient monitoring. EliteFit.AI’s proprietary motion AI

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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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1337 Ventures Invests in Enprivacy to Drive Innovation in Data Security & AI Governance

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Enprivacy, a promising newcomer in the data security and AI governance domain, has secured funding from 1337 Ventures, Malaysia’s leading early-stage venture capital firm. This investment is part of the 1337 Capital 1, a sector-agnostic fund dedicated to supporting early-stage startups from pre-seed to Pre-Series A stages. The funding will accelerate Enprivacy’s mission to transform how

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Malaysia’s Laminar is Revolutionizing Procurement with AI — 1337 Ventures Invests in Future of Smart RFPs

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Every day, procurement teams worldwide waste hours manually reviewing vendor proposals, a tedious and error-prone process. For Malaysian enterprises, this inefficiency means delays, ballooning costs, and lost opportunities. But what if Artificial Intelligence (AI) could change that? Laminar, a Malaysian AI startup pioneering Autonomous Intelligent Agents to automate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, helping

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