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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
In today’s hyper-competitive business environment, innovation isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a necessity for survival. Companies worldwide are on a relentless quest for an edge that will set them apart from the competition. One powerful strategy that’s gaining momentum is the collaboration between corporates and startups through specialized programs designed to accelerate innovation. Enter the realm
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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
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
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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â—Ź Startups are focusing on various financial pain points such as digital financial fraud and financial access and operations for micro businesses.â—Ź 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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