Leet Launchpad
Leet Launchpad is a quarterly event spotlighting Malaysia’s most promising startups, offering visibility, investment opportunities, and strategic partnerships. Organized by 1337 Ventures and supported by Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub, it brings together visionary founders, investors, and industry leaders through startup pitches, thought-provoking keynotes, and high-impact networking.
Whether you’re a founder seeking funding, an investor scouting the next big idea, or a corporate leader exploring collaborations, Leet Launchpad is your gateway to Malaysia’s thriving startup ecosystem.
Leet Launchpad Vol 2, tentatively will be on 29 July 2025. Join the Waitlist to get the latest update.
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- Date: 29 April 2025
- Time: 12PM - 4.30PM
- Microsoft Malaysia, Menara Shell KL Sentral
- 12.00PM: Guest Arrival
- 12.30PM: Lunch
- 1.30PM: Keynote session by Microsoft (Laurence Si & Smita Roy) and 1337 Ventures (Bikesh Lakhmichand)
- 2.10PM: Presentation of Problem Statements by Corporate Partner
- 2.30PM: Startup pitches
- 4.00PM: High Tea & Networking Session
- 5.00PM: End
Why are we doing this?
A message from Bikesh Lakhmichand
Leet Launchpad isn’t just another startup event—it’s a deliberate effort to reshape how we discover, support, and spotlight Malaysian startups. When we first started 1337 Ventures, our mission went beyond just investing. We set out to build a startup nation—one where hidden talent gets surfaced, underdogs are backed, and real innovation can thrive.
Over the years, through accelerators, pitch sessions, and a whole lot of hustle, we’ve seen one thing clearly: Malaysia has great startups—but too often, they don’t make it into the right rooms. Some pitch too early, some too late, and others simply go unnoticed.
Leet Launchpad was born out of the need to change that. It’s a quarterly showcase platform for the most promising startups we’ve discovered through Pitch Tuesday and Alpha Startups. But it’s more than just pitches—it’s the start of a full-circle journey.
We’re creating a pipeline where real problems from corporate partners fuel innovation, those ideas evolve into viable startups, and founders gain the visibility and investor access they deserve. From problem to validation, visibility to funding—this is the ecosystem we’re building.
Because visibility matters. Trust matters. And founders need more than just hope—they need a launchpad.
If you believe in the power of innovation and want a front-row seat to what Malaysia’s future could look like, Leet Launchpad is for you.

At every Leet Launchpad, we’ll be showcasing Malaysia & Southeast Asia most promising startups.
- EnPrivacy (Nisha Paramjothi) – A B2B SaaS platform tackling data privacy risks when using public LLMs & AI.
- MindHive (Johnson Goh) – AI solutions for businesses, including document and workflow automation, forecasting and simulation, and intelligent chatbots.
- The Rainmakers (Kelv Gan) – Fractional real estate investment platform that makes investing in high-yield properties simple, secure, and sustainable. Start building wealth with minimal capital through smart fractional ownership.
- HATA (David Low) – Buy & sell cryptocurrencies with zero fees. Trade safely with a licensed & regulated exchange.
- Swipey (Kalyana ‘Mohan’ Teagarajan) – A CFO Tech platform unifying FinOps & banking for SMEs with automation & AI insights.
- Retailetics (Shaji Rajappan) – AI-powered self-checkout carts that bring online shopping convenience to supermarkets while delivering deep insights into consumer behavior in-store.
- Dear Kyra (David Ong) – Malaysia’s fastest, most discreet telehealth service for birth control and STI testing, built by a licensed pharmacist.
- PlusVibes (Madiha Fuad) – Mental Health app offering instant support, motivation, and access to qualified therapists. Users can also take mental health assessments and surveys—all in one easy-to-use platform.
- DEBRI2OOL (Dr. Kuhan Kanagaratnam) – Simplifies wound care with a 4-in-1 single-use device that streamlines wound debridement for faster, cleaner, and safer treatment.
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For Inquiries
For details about the event, contact Shannon Chow.
- shannon@1337ventures.net