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

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

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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ECHO, formerly Ketchup and WeHantar, wins 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups Digital Accelerator Cohort 43

A startup striving to make Malaysian employees mentally healthier was among the top two winners at 1337 Ventures’ Alpha Startups™ Digital Accelerator (ASDA) Cohort 43. The founder, Banu Chandran, launched ECHO, which stands for Everyone Can Help Out, after experiencing burnout. “I realised others might be experiencing a similar situation, given that the pandemic has

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