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🌟 9 startups pitches. 120+ guests. One powerful afternoon of innovation and connection at Leet Launchpad! On 29 April 2025, we hosted the latest edition of Leet Launchpad, a private startup showcase curated by 1337 Ventures and supported by Microsoft Startups Founders Hub, held at Microsoft Malaysia HQ. Event Highlights: 🧠 Industry keynotes by Smita Roy & Andrew Lee (Microsoft), and Bikesh Lakhmichand (1337 Ventures) 📢 Corporate problem statements shared by Noor Farilla Abdullah & Danny Chan (Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad) for startups to solve 🎤 9 powerful startup pitches ✨ 120+ Investors, corporates, and community leaders came together — all in one room. Startups Showcased at Leet Launchpad: 🔷 Enprivacy (Nisha Paramjothi) – Protecting data privacy in the age of AI with a secure B2B platform 🔷 MindHive | AI Workforce Automation, AI Forecasting and AI Chatbots (Johnson Goh) – AI solutions to automate, forecast, and simplify business ops 🔷 The Rainmakers (TRM) (Kelv Gan) – Fractional property investing made smart, simple, and secure 🔷 HATA (David Low) – Trade crypto with zero fees on a licensed & regulated platform 🔷 Swipey (Kalyana 'Mohan' Teagarajan) – CFO Tech for SMEs: automate FinOps with AI 🔷 Retailetics (沙吉Shaji) – Smart carts that bring online ease to offline retail 🔷 Dear Kyra (David Ong) – Discreet, pharmacist-led telehealth for birth control & STI care 🔷 PlusVibes® (Madiha Fuad) – A mental health super app to support users instantly 🔷 DEBRI2OOL (Dr. Kuhan Kanagaratnam) – Transforming wound care with a 4-in-1 medical device 💡 What is Leet Launchpad? It’s a quarterly platform for Malaysia’s most promising startups — giving them the stage, the spotlight, and the opportunity to connect with investors and strategic partners. Organized by 1337 Ventures, where bold ideas meet real momentum. 📸 More photos and founder stories dropping soon. Stay tuned. #LeetLaunchpad #1337Ventures #MicrosoftForStartups #SEAStartups #StartupShowcase #AIStartups #Fintech #MicrosoftMalaysia

🚀 Meet the Winners of Inno4Her Demo Day! Last Friday, the Alpha Startups™ Inno4Her Demo Day showcased bold FemTech innovations from across Asia. From AI-powered wellness and reproductive health to menopause care and maternal support, these visionary founders are redefining the future of women’s health. We’re proud to announce the Top 2 Winners of our inaugural FemTech cohort: 🏆 Dear Kyra by David Ong & Loh Hui Lin  Malaysia’s fastest, most discreet telehealth service for birth control and STI testing, built by a licensed pharmacist. 🏆 Magnolia Collective Wellness by Theresa Lovelin & Kelly Yamamoto A nurse-led digital care platform guiding women through menopause with AI and wearables. 🎖️ Crowd Favourite Pitch of the Day goes to Blissmi  by Natasha King (nee O'Brien) & Inès Gafsi A personalized wellness platform using biometrics and AI to support working women’s health. ✨ A special shoutout to our Demo Day finalists — Baseline, PLans, and SihatCare — who pitched bold, impactful solutions in women’s health and wellness alongside our winners. 🙌 Huge thanks to our amazing supporting partners WORQ & Disruptive Doctors® for powering this journey with us. Community partners FutureFemHealth , Femtech Insider, & FemTech Association Asia. Christina Teo - Speaker, Podcaster, Executive Connector Anja Juliah Abu Bakar Shareena/ Sherry Mohd Sheriff Lavinie Thiruchelvam Oretha Herrera Maran Virumandi Bikesh Lakhmichand Low Ler Min Narayani Raj Ruslena Ramli Freda Liu Joanne Ho #Inno4Her #AlphaStartups #FemTech #DemoDay #WomenInTech #HealthInnovation

Thank you to our program partner for having us at today’s LEET Launchpad by 1337 Ventures at Microsoft Malaysia — an eye-opening experience filled with insights and inspiration! It was great to see our program finalist - Mindhive, hear about their growth journey, and discover some exciting collaborations among the finalists. Bikesh Lakhmichand Johnson Goh Aeryn Ng

Calling All HardTech & DeepTech Startups! 🌍 Are you ready to commercialize your TRL-7 prototype and take it to market? Join the Digital Penang HardTech DeepTech Commercialisation Accelerator (HDCA) – a 9-month journey designed to accelerate HardTech & DeepTech innovations through mentorship, market access, and commercialization support! 🔹 Vertically Focused on: 💖 HealthTech 🌱 GreenTech 🤖 AI 🛍️ Consumer Tech 🌍 Climate Tech 🔥 Your Commercialization Roadmap: ✅ Stage 1: POC Recruitment – Connect with industry sponsors & align solutions ✅ Stage 2: Program Application – Apply, get matched & pitch your concept ✅ Stage 3: POC Deployment – Secure agreements & launch your solution ✅ Stage 4: Business Model Workshop – Validate the market & refine your model ✅ Stage 5: Investment Pitching – Perfect your pitch & compete on Demo Day 💡 Gain mentorship, market access, and commercialization support throughout the journey!  📅 Apply Now: 3 APR – 3 MAY 2025 📍 Opportunities for funding, development & post-program initiatives 👉 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6djnC8w   👉 Application form: https://lnkd.in/gh-3FcRE  Programme accelerator lead 1337 Ventures , powered by Cradle Fund MYStartup & supported by Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) . #DigitalPenang #HDCA #DeepTech #HardTech #Innovation #StartupGrowth #AcceleratorProgramme

I will be sharing some no-BS lessons I’ve learned from working with hundreds of startups at 1337 Ventures and the typical mistakes founders make in our early-stage programmes like Alpha Startups. 🗓️ April 22 🎟️ RSVP here: https://bit.ly/alpha22apr #Startups #AlphaStartups #Founders #1337Ventures #StartupTips #EntrepreneurLife

Join us at INNO4HER Demo Day as we showcase the next wave of FemTech innovation, featuring groundbreaking startups tackling key women’s health challenges. Date: 25 Apr 2025 (Fri) Time: 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM (Registration: 2:00 PM) Venue: WORQ, KL Sentral See you and looking forward to meeting you! Learn more about Inno4Her at: https://lnkd.in/gYYdCe_G

🚀 Scaling a Malaysian SME or mid-tier company? Here’s your gateway to capital raising success. Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM) , an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia, presents the Elevate Programme — a fully-sponsored, 𝟒-𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 designed to help high-growth businesses prepare for their next big leap. Whether you’re aiming for IPO, private equity, or other forms of strategic funding, this is your chance to build the right foundation with guidance from top industry experts. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧: 🧠 Executive training in design thinking, marketing & ESG 💰 Insights into IPO, private equity & alternative funding strategies 📈 Build your equity story and pitch to investors 🤝 Network with C-suite peers, expert mentors, and investors. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲? ✅ Malaysian SMEs or mid-tier companies ✅ Minimum annual revenue of RM5 million ✅ On a strong growth trajectory and looking to scale or fundraise ✅ Companies will be asked to provide 2-3 years of audited accounts or equivalent documents as part of the evaluation process. 📅 Applications for cohort 4 (July to October 2025) is now open! 🔗 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gm8PtvVQ   #ElevateProgramme #1337Ventures #MalaysianBusiness #GrowWithUs #roadtoipo Bursa Malaysia

🚀 Got a startup idea or wanting to start a Startup? Let’s turn it into reality! Join us for "𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬", a 1.5-hour webinar packed with expert insights on launching, scaling, and building a resilient startup from day one. 📅 Date: 22 April 2025 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (MYT)  💻 Where: Virtual (Google Meet) 🎟️ RSVP Now: https://bit.ly/alpha22apr Learn from Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO & Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures, as he shares the secrets, hurdles, and strategies every founder needs to know. Who should attend? ✅ Aspiring founders ready to launch ✅ Early-stage entrepreneurs looking to scale ✅ Startup teams laying a strong foundation Don’t miss out—secure your spot now! 🚀 #FoundersWebinar #AlphaStartups #1337Ventures #IdeaToLaunch #EntrepreneurMindset #StartupSuccess #FoundersCommunity Vanessa Loh Wan Chin | Junyu Lim | Hing Hong Jer | Angel Wong | Loke Zi Xuan | Kung Sook Kean | Shien You Ng l Aiman Hakimi | She Jia Chua | Ivy Wee Ern Nin | Lallithambigai Renugopal | Nur Iman Ayesha l Swetha Jayaprasad Rao | Umaira Sofeya | Kiat Jian L. | Yi Ting Sia | Nurul Zalikha Afikah | Siti Khadijah Saiful Bahari | Tee Vivian | Cheow Jia Hao | Jia Hao | Yeong Yong Xin | Ricky Chua | Jia Yan Lim | Luvena Goh | Eumelia Chew Yee Hern | Kai Xiang S.

Just wrapped up a conversation on BFM 89.9 - The Business Station about the state of Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) in Malaysia. We talked about what’s really happening behind the numbers:  📉 Why funds raised via ECF have dipped 📈 Why bigger, more serious campaigns are on the rise 💸 How retail investors are taking over the cap table 🚪 And how ECF is becoming the new front door to Malaysia’s capital markets I also shared views on:  – What angels gain from co-investing with the crowd – And the 3 reforms we need to raise the floor for the entire ecosystem: better disclosures, post-raise reporting, and valuation transparency. Big thanks to Roshan Kanesan of BFM for shining a light on this space — and for letting us go a bit deeper than just the headlines. Let’s build an ecosystem where both founders and investors play the long game. Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/enTYTQM8 #ECF #AngelInvesting #RetailInvestors #CapitalMarkets #LeetCapital #1337Ventures #BFM

We're hosting an event next week where you'll gain insight on how to work through financial chaos. Coffee's on us! So come join us and make your tea break productive. 💰☕ 📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, 23 April 2025, 3.00 - 4.30pm 📍 Location: Komune Co-working @ The Vertical, Level 8, Vertical Corporate Tower B, Bangsar South You should most definitely join if you're... - A business owner and/or founder who wants to stop leaking money - Part of a finance team that's tired of chasing receipts & fixing errors - Looking to scale smarter and take control of your finances before it’s too late Register here: https://lnkd.in/gn4-3w24 Hope to see you soon!