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RHB Bank Launches Xcelerator 2023 to Advance ASEAN Fintech Solutions

RHB Banking Group announces an open call for startups across ASEAN to apply for its first-ever, Xcelerator 2023.   The new accelerator programme is intended to develop and build a collaborative relationship within the tech and startup ecosystems and facilitate their adoption into Malaysia’s financial scene. The first cohort begins in January 2023. “We look forward

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RHB Banking Group invites ASEAN startups to its inaugural Xcelerator 2023

RHB Banking Group today announced an open call for startups across ASEAN to apply for its first-ever, accelerator programme. The Xcelerator 2023 is intended to develop and build a collaborative relationship within the tech and startup ecosystems and facilitate their adoption into Malaysia’s financial scene. The first cohort begins in January 2023.

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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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Consider This If You Want To Raise Funds For Your Malaysian Business

A successful business in Malaysia requires more than just a good idea. It takes dedication, the right planning and most importantly funds to supercharge its growth.  And raising funds can be the most challenging and time-consuming for entrepreneurs of all stages. Fortunately, 1337 Ventures and Leet Capital have taken steps to address funding challenges through

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1337 Ventures’ ECF Accelerator For SMEs Seeks To Strengthen Equity Crowdfunding In Malaysia

The funding options for Malaysian SMEs and growth-stage businesses have now evolved beyond bank loans, grants, schemes, angel investors and venture capitalists. Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) is slowly gaining popularity as a new and viable way for local businesses to raise funds.  This is evident in Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) Annual Report 2021 which mentioned that

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iKEY, Langwords emerge winners of Alpha Startups Digital Accelerator

Two promising startups, iKEY and Langwords, have been selected as the winners of Alpha Startups Digital Accelerator Cohort 41. In a statement, Alpha Startups said all 10 finalist couldn’t be more diverse. From early childhood education to building inspection through AI-driven processing, they showcased their ideas at the Demo Day which unfolded after an intensive

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iKEY and Langwords winners of Alpha Startups Digital Accelerator Cohort 41

The finalists of the Alpha Startups™ Digital Accelerator Cohort 41 couldn’t be more diverse.  From early childhood education to building inspection through AI-driven processing, ten promising Malaysian startups showcased their ideas at the Demo Day which unfolded after an intensive 5-weeks of acceleration.  The three judges, Suresh Thiru, former CEO of SEEK Asia, YM Dato’

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1337 Ventures’ First-Ever ECF Accelerator Participants Share Their Experiences At The Fundraising Bootcamp

The first ECF Accelerator – Fundraising Bootcamp was a success.  The one-month programme aims to prepare Malaysian SMEs and growth-stage businesses to scale and grow through Equity Crowdfunding (ECF). ECF is an innovative form of alternative fundraising that allows small businesses to raise capital from the public, using online platforms like Leet Capital. 1337 Ventures

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