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It's a wrap! 💥 Alongside our strategic partner 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion, we had a couple of amazing days at the #JumpstarterHK conference! From an engaging panel discussion on The Power of Business: How to Use Profit to Fuel Social Progress to the official launch of The 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 Video Contest, followed by the announcement of xcube.co's 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 & 𝗫𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲, it's been an electrifying experience! 🚀 The Global Challenger 2025 is now open for submission. Learn more about this exciting opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/gUH4eYEu 🚀 More about xcube's flagship program, 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗫𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲, a high-intensity innovation journey designed for founders, technologists, and intrapreneurs eager to transform their ideas into fundable, scalable 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 startups: https://www.xcubelab.co/ As corporate venture builders, we are committed to empowering corporations, startups, innovators, universities, and investors in Hong Kong. Reach out to us to explore how we can collaborate and drive innovation together! 💜 💚 🖤 #Innovation #GlobalChallenger #SparkandXcale #Entrepreneurship #Impact Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Julia Chin 陈碧茹 | Holly Smith | Beatrix Tay | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau | Jennifer Tan | Dongye Yang | Xinyi Zhai | Rafidah Sadik

xcube.co and MENA FINTECH ASSOCIATION announce Strategic Partnership 🤝🏻 We are pleased to announce our partnership with MENA FINTECH ASSOCIATION (MFTA), an inclusive, not-for-profit association that fosters an open dialogue for the MENA Fintech community, shaping the future of financial services in the vibrant MENA region. The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is one of the fastest growing regions, and its FinTech ecosystem reflects this rapid growth. We have recently set foot in Bahrain 🇧🇭 as part of our expansion strategy. We'll continue to strengthen and expand our network through long term partnerships in this exciting region and set our ventures up for success. "We are excited about this impactful partnership and are eager to deliver value to the wider communities in MENA region, and we are thrilled to do this together with our valuable partner at MFTA.” - Eelee Lua, Chief of Staff and Director of Strategic Partnerships at xcube.co “At the MENA FINTECH ASSOCIATION, we believe in the power of collaboration to unlock regional and global innovation. Our partnership with xcube.co, rooted in Singapore and now expanding into the MENA region, is a strong signal of our commitment to building meaningful, cross-border bridges between fintech communities that are shaping the future of finance on their own terms.” - Nameer Khan, Chairman and Founding Board Member at MENA FinTech Association #Strategic #Partnership #MarketExpansion #MENA #APAC Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Beatrix Tay | Holly Smith | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau | Julia Chin 陈碧茹

🔗 Finance is converging, and #Asia is where it’s getting real. At ONCHAIN 2025, we explore what happens when traditional finance, fintech, and Web3 start building together. That’s why we’re launching our Inclusive Finance Fund: → Backing technologies that make finance more accessible → Supporting models that bridge institutional capital with on-chain innovation → Investing in solutions that are usable, scalable, and tailored for #ASEAN We’re here to meet: 🔹 Corporate Venturing arms, including CVCs 🔹 Investors exploring the next frontier of financial infrastructure 🔹 Builders rethinking what financial inclusion looks like If you’re at OnChain, come find us. Let’s talk about what comes after the proof of concept. 📅 25th of April (Fri) 📍 SO/ Bangkok Get your ticket: https://lnkd.in/gb-WC7jH #OnChain2025 #Fintech #Web3 #InclusiveFinance #ImpactInvesting #FutureOfFinance #FinancialInclusion #BlockchainForGood Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Julia Chin 陈碧茹 | Beatrix Tay | Holly Smith | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau |

We had an incredible Day 1 at Money20/20 Bangkok! 🇹🇭 Inclusive Finance took the spotlight throughout the day, resonating across sessions with insights from governors, policymakers, traditional banks, and innovative FinTech players. It's clear that #ASEAN is the region where adoption and transformation happen. Our team had many interesting conversations with attendees from all over the world about our upcoming Inclusive Finance Fund and the solutions we offer at 𝘅𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗲.𝗹𝗮𝗯 and 𝘅𝗰𝘂𝗯𝗲.𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆. Looking forward to connecting with more industry experts in the next 2 days! Let's meet over Thai Milk Tea for a chat! 🧋 #Networking #InclusiveFinance #Impact #FinTech #Partnerships Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Julia Chin 陈碧茹 | Holly Smith | Beatrix Tay | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau

🌍 As the world shifts and geopolitical tensions reshape global dynamics, ASEAN is fast becoming the region where the world does business. We’re heading to Money20/20 with a clear mission: to be at the forefront of global challenges, and to respond with strategy, not reaction. We’re proud to launch our Inclusive Finance Fund — designed to address a tremendous regional market opportunity through corporate innovation. This fund sits at the intersection of inclusion and innovation, aiming to empower corporate-backed startups to offer inclusive finance solutions to underserved communities, while generating de-risked returns and long-term value. We’re looking to meet: 🔹 Corporate venturing arms, including CVCs 🔹 Institutional impact investors 🔹 Strategic partners ready to implement systems that serve more — and serve better If you’ll be at Money20/20, let’s connect! #Money2020 #InclusiveFinance #ASEAN #ImpactCapital #CVC #EmergingMarkets #VentureCapital #FinancialInclusion #FutureOfFinance Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Julia Chin 陈碧茹 | Beatrix Tay | Holly Smith | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau |

Sound on 🔉 Just in case you missed it, we successfully launched the Global Challenger 2025 with our partner 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion at #JumpstarterHK conference in Hong Kong 🇭🇰 The Global Challenger 2025 Video Contest is a global initiative aimed at driving inclusion and positive societal impact through technological innovation. Tech innovators across the world are invited to showcase how their solutions address real-world challenges, with the top finalists earning the chance to present on the global stage at The Inclusion Conference on The Bund, Shanghai! If you're building for inclusion and global impact through tech, this is your moment to shine. ✨ Finalists will enjoy: ✔ A chance to win a fully sponsored trip to present your idea at The Inclusion Conference on The Bund ✔ Access to exclusive knowledge programs by 10x1000, xcube.co, and partners ✔ Global Challenger Ambassadorship and media exposure ✔ Mentorship from industry leaders ✔ Potential entry into xcube.co’s corporate venture portfolio Apply now and turn your vision into global impact: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gBQK74aS #VentureBuilding #InnovationChallenge #InnovationForImpact #Global Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Julia Chin 陈碧茹 | Beatrix Tay | Holly Smith | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau | Dongye Yang | Xinyi Zhai | Rafidah Sadik | Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund

xcube.co will be represented by our Founder and CEO, Sebastien P. and Chief of Staff, Eelee Lua, and Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, Julia Chin 陈碧茹 for an exciting week in Bangkok from April 21st to 25th, 2025 🇹🇭 💜 Money20/20 Asia - Where FinTech's most influential leaders turn opportunities into measurable success. 💚 VNTR Investor Roundtable Bangkok - Where investors, family offices, business angels, and crypto investors gather to discuss the latest trends and co-investment opportunities. 🖤 ONCHAIN 2025 - Asia's First Real-World-Asset Conference, exploring the intersection of Traditional Finance, FinTech & Web3 Meet us at these upcoming events for engaging discussions from 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀, 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀, 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼-𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 opportunities, we look forward to seeing you soon! #Corporate #Innovation #FinTech #RegTech #Networking #Asia Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Julia Chin 陈碧茹 | Holly Smith | Beatrix Tay | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau

Calling all innovators in Malaysia! 🇲🇾 We’re excited to announce that xcube.co is partnering with Sunway iLabs for LaunchX 2025 – The University Startup Accelerator Programme! The next generation of changemakers are already among us. They just need the right push to go from idea to impact. That’s why we’re proud to support LaunchX, a bold, equity-free accelerator designed to help student founders build real, fundable startups. ✨Dream it. Build it. Launch it. If you're a university student in Malaysia with a validated idea and a hunger to make things happen, this is your launchpad. Apply now through Sunway iLabs and let’s build the future, together. 🗓️ Deadline: 7 May 2025 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gNBqkvMh 

At xcube.co, we believe that when bold ideas meet inclusive technology, real change happens. Hear from our Founder & CEO, Sebastien P., as he shares why this challenge matters and how you can be part of something bigger than just a pitch. We’ve teamed up with 10x1000 Tech for Inclusion to launch the Global Challenger 2025 Video Contest — a global call for innovators, builders, and dreamers who are using tech to tackle the world’s toughest problems, from financial inclusion to sustainability and mental health. 🎤 The top winner will earn a chance to speak at the prestigious Inclusion Conference on The Bund in Shanghai — sharing your solution on a global stage with industry leaders and changemakers. *All travel expenses covered. Sign up now! 🗓 Submissions open: 26 March – 26 April 2025 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gBQK74aS #10x1000 #TechforInclusion #GlobalChallenger #Startup #Innovators #Pitch Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Julia Chin 陈碧茹 | Holly Smith | Beatrix Tay | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau

Join us at the upcoming Capital Networking Virtual Conf, where Sebastien P., our founder, will be representing xcube.co! Hosted by Max Pog, this online event is set to bring together a diverse group of over 1,000 investors, including Family Offices, Funds of Funds, VC/PE/RE funds, CVC, Angels & HNWIs. We are excited to engage with like-minded investors and individuals who share an interest in the venture studio model. More information about the online conference: 🗓️ 24-25 April 2025 🔗 Sign up here: https://inniches.com/c?480 #Investor #Networking #VentureBuilder #VentureStudio Sebastien P. | Eelee Lua | Beatrix Tay | Holly Smith | Julia Chin 陈碧茹 | Shi Mei Chin | Emma Chiau | Michael Weng 翁漢麟