1337 Ventures reinforces its commitment to backing AI-driven innovation at the earliest stages 1337 Ventures, Malaysia’s leading early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator, has announced the winners: Fluxion and EngageRX as the winners of the Alpha Startups Pre-Accelerator Cohort 64, with EAGL voted the Crowd Favourite. Held at WORQ KL Gateway, the Demo Day marked […]
Backed by a group of reputed strategic investors, the RM 10 million round will fuel Cashku’s mission to scale its digital financial planning platform across Malaysia Cashku, Malaysia’s first end-to-end digital financial planning platform, has announced a new round of strategic investment led by distinguished shareholders including Tunku Zain Al-‘Abidin Tuanku Muhriz, former Securities Commission
With the global aging population on the rise, the demand for physical rehabilitation is set to increase dramatically. More individuals will require long-term care for chronic conditions, post-surgical recovery, and injury rehabilitation. However, the rehabilitation ecosystem remains highly complex and expensive, often requiring frequent in-person therapy sessions that place a burden on patients, caregivers and
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
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
1337 Ventures, a leading early-stage venture capital firm, has successfully invested in over 60 startups, solidifying its commitment to fueling Malaysia and Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem. The firm has backed well-known names such as Swipey, Arus Oil, SpaceIn, and Vircle, focusing on bridging the funding gap for seed-stage startups that often struggle to secure capital
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1337 Ventures has invested in Betterteem Technologies, Inc., a Philippine-based business intelligence platform that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to predict and mitigate employee resignations while enhancing workplace satisfaction. This strategic investment underscores 1337 Ventures’ commitment to supporting innovative startups that drive meaningful impact in their industries. Betterteem’s innovative platform analyzes unstructured data from over 200
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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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● Startups are focusing on various financial pain points such as digital financial fraud and financial access and operations for micro businesses.● Startups to receive mentorship from senior management in key areas such as navigating regulatory compliance, market entry, and scaling the business for growth GXBank and Grab Malaysia recently announced the inaugural top eight
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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