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Poko enables seamless transfers from local payment rails to web3 infrastructure enabling web3 wallets, marketplaces, games and DApps to acquire more users. With Poko’s SDK, web3 builders can easily enable fiat-to-crypto onramping with 100+ common local payment methods or easily pay for NFTs with local payment methods. Poko's fiat-to-crypto onramp aggregator reduces onramping costs by up to 70% and increases transaction success rates by up to 5x through a smart routing logic and a single integration to multiple onramps. It's Direct Checkout solution enables one step purchasing from fiat payment rails from any smart contract for 79% higher user conversion. The co-founders’ experience includes being chief strategy officer of a $2.4B coincap protocol, leading technical implementation of Singapore’s central bank’s experiment in cross-border payments on blockchain rails, policy experience as payments task force member at the World Economic Forum, ex-Ethereum Foundation Fellow, and CTO of a 2M+ user play to earn game.

Cashgrow is an all-in-one payment and expense management platform for businesses and SME merchants in Vietnam

Salary Hero is a financial health platform tailored for the Thai workforce, aimed at enhancing employee financial well-being. The service offers a variety of financial tools, including Salary on Demand, financial education resources, budgeting tools, and high-interest savings options. By integrating seamlessly with existing HR processes, Salary Hero simplifies implementation and management, allowing employers to focus on their core operations. The platform helps reduce financial stress among employees, leading to improved financial independence and increased savings. Additionally, employers benefit from lower staff turnover, quicker recruitment, and a more engaged workforce, ultimately driving positive economic outcomes for both employees and organizations.

Astro is Indonesia’s first and fastest-growing quick commerce platform, delivering groceries and essentials in minutes, 24/7. With a mission to simplify lives, Astro saves people time, energy, and money through speed and convenience. Inspired by real astronauts, the company embodies boldness, innovation, and agility in everything it does.

Finku is a financial application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2021. It offers a personal finance platform aimed at helping Indonesian consumers manage their finances more effectively. The platform provides various tools, including an automatic financial logger, financial insights, and personalized monthly budgets, along with reminders for recurring bills. Finku's mission is to eliminate financial illiteracy in Indonesia, enabling users to better navigate the financial ecosystem and make informed financial decisions. By consolidating financial management into a single platform, Finku aims to empower individuals to achieve their financial goals.

Atma is an Indonesia based social job platform powered by community.

HitPay is a payment infrastructure platform based in Singapore, established in 2016, that focuses on simplifying payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Asia-Pacific region. The platform integrates e-commerce, point of sale, and B2B payment systems into a cohesive service, enabling businesses to manage transactions seamlessly across multiple channels. HitPay's offerings include a mobile point of sale that allows customers to make secure, one-click purchases using various payment methods, without the need for an account, and supports transactions in multiple currencies. The company is regulated across six APAC jurisdictions and has garnered support from prominent investors, positioning itself as a key player in facilitating accessible payment solutions for growing businesses.

BarRaiser plans to help each company create a global standard of interviewing process which is structured, un-biased and keeps candidates’ hiring experience at the centre. BarRaiser's AI powered interviewing platform ensures that every person is given a fair chance during the hiring process. BarRaiser was established in 2020 in Singapore

Poko enables seamless transfers from local payment rails to web3 infrastructure enabling web3 wallets, marketplaces, games and DApps to acquire more users. With Poko’s SDK, web3 builders can easily enable fiat-to-crypto onramping with 100+ common local payment methods or easily pay for NFTs with local payment methods. Poko's fiat-to-crypto onramp aggregator reduces onramping costs by up to 70% and increases transaction success rates by up to 5x through a smart routing logic and a single integration to multiple onramps. It's Direct Checkout solution enables one step purchasing from fiat payment rails from any smart contract for 79% higher user conversion. The co-founders’ experience includes being chief strategy officer of a $2.4B coincap protocol, leading technical implementation of Singapore’s central bank’s experiment in cross-border payments on blockchain rails, policy experience as payments task force member at the World Economic Forum, ex-Ethereum Foundation Fellow, and CTO of a 2M+ user play to earn game.

Fit Hub Indonesia is a health & wellness startup in Indonesia.

SariSuki is a community selling and buying platform that helps people become online grocery sellers in their neighborhood and offers fresh and affordable grocery items to buyers. Customers may buy food from home at inexpensive costs with no hidden charges and have them delivered safely through an online marketplace, allowing community groups to purchase everyday essentials. SariSuki was established in 2019 by Brian Cu, Philippe Lorenzo and Angelo Lee in Quezon City, Philippines.

PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, founded in 2019. It enables businesses to accept online payments through various methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction monitoring, analytics tools to analyze customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process for customers. PayMongo also offers APIs that facilitate the development of diverse applications, ranging from e-commerce solutions to financial products. Merchants can share payment links via multiple communication channels, such as Messenger and email, simplifying the payment collection process. By streamlining online transactions, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

Nobi is a cryptocurrency investment platform that helps people own crypto & earn yields. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Astro is Indonesia’s first and fastest-growing quick commerce platform, delivering groceries and essentials in minutes, 24/7. With a mission to simplify lives, Astro saves people time, energy, and money through speed and convenience. Inspired by real astronauts, the company embodies boldness, innovation, and agility in everything it does.

Deskimo is a desk booking app that facilitates access to workspace for remote professionals in Singapore and Hong Kong. The platform connects users with a network of vetted workspaces, enabling them to discover suitable locations for work. Deskimo allows users to check in quickly and pay by the minute for their chosen workspace, making it a flexible option for those seeking to work away from distractions. By providing easy access to quality work environments, Deskimo supports businesses in adopting hybrid work models and enhances productivity for mobile workers.

Astro is Indonesia’s first and fastest-growing quick commerce platform, delivering groceries and essentials in minutes, 24/7. With a mission to simplify lives, Astro saves people time, energy, and money through speed and convenience. Inspired by real astronauts, the company embodies boldness, innovation, and agility in everything it does.

Luwjistik is a software-as-a-service platform based in Singapore, founded in 2021 by Syed Ali Ridha Madihid and Wong Yingming. The platform specializes in e-commerce logistics integration, functioning as an API bridge that connects clients with network partners. This allows users to establish direct connections with a variety of service providers tailored to their logistics needs. By facilitating these connections, Luwjistik aims to streamline the logistics process for e-commerce businesses, enhancing efficiency and improving service delivery.

Finku is a financial application based in Jakarta, Indonesia, established in 2021. It offers a personal finance platform aimed at helping Indonesian consumers manage their finances more effectively. The platform provides various tools, including an automatic financial logger, financial insights, and personalized monthly budgets, along with reminders for recurring bills. Finku's mission is to eliminate financial illiteracy in Indonesia, enabling users to better navigate the financial ecosystem and make informed financial decisions. By consolidating financial management into a single platform, Finku aims to empower individuals to achieve their financial goals.

Una Brands, founded in 2020 and based in Singapore, specializes in acquiring and transforming e-commerce businesses into globally recognized brands. The company focuses on purchasing category-winning brands with proven performance, high product quality, and positive customer feedback. By leveraging significant growth capital, Una Brands aims to accelerate the development of these businesses, ensuring they become enduring household names. Utilizing data analytics and an AI platform, Una Brands optimizes and automates operational processes, providing a competitive advantage in the e-commerce landscape.

Una Brands, founded in 2020 and based in Singapore, specializes in acquiring and transforming e-commerce businesses into globally recognized brands. The company focuses on purchasing category-winning brands with proven performance, high product quality, and positive customer feedback. By leveraging significant growth capital, Una Brands aims to accelerate the development of these businesses, ensuring they become enduring household names. Utilizing data analytics and an AI platform, Una Brands optimizes and automates operational processes, providing a competitive advantage in the e-commerce landscape.

Flash Coffee is a tech-enabled coffee chain founded in 2019, with its headquarters in Singapore. The company specializes in selling a variety of hot and cold beverages, including espresso, Americano, latte, cappuccino, and various flavored teas and shakes. Customers can conveniently order and pay for their drinks through the Flash Coffee app, choosing to pick up their orders from one of its storefronts or opt for delivery through major platforms. The business aims to make coffee easily accessible and affordable for consumers on the go, enhancing the overall coffee experience.

PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, founded in 2019. It enables businesses to accept online payments through various methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction monitoring, analytics tools to analyze customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process for customers. PayMongo also offers APIs that facilitate the development of diverse applications, ranging from e-commerce solutions to financial products. Merchants can share payment links via multiple communication channels, such as Messenger and email, simplifying the payment collection process. By streamlining online transactions, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

Klikdaily is a mobile application based in Tangerang, Indonesia, that aims to enhance the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain for traditional retail stores, often referred to as mom-and-pop shops. The app, available on both the App Store and Play Store, facilitates the purchasing of essential everyday products by connecting users, particularly homemakers, to nearby supermarkets and popup stores. It allows customers to schedule delivery times and set reminders for purchasing household items according to their budget and preferences. By digitizing the FMCG supply chain process, Klikdaily empowers local retailers and streamlines the shopping experience for consumers, ensuring that necessary products are delivered directly to their doorsteps.

PayMongo Inc. is a payment processing platform based in Manila, Philippines, founded in 2019. It enables businesses to accept online payments through various methods, including credit cards, bank deposits, electronic wallets, and cash. The platform features a user-friendly dashboard for real-time transaction monitoring, analytics tools to analyze customer purchasing behavior, and an easy checkout process for customers. PayMongo also offers APIs that facilitate the development of diverse applications, ranging from e-commerce solutions to financial products. Merchants can share payment links via multiple communication channels, such as Messenger and email, simplifying the payment collection process. By streamlining online transactions, PayMongo aims to empower businesses in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

EdenFarm Indonesia specializes in the distribution of fresh produce, including fruits, vegetables, and dry goods, directly to restaurants across the country. By collaborating with local farmers and central markets, the company eliminates intermediaries in the supply chain, allowing for more efficient delivery and better profit margins for farmers. This direct connection fosters a sustainable food distribution system, ensuring that businesses receive high-quality products while supporting local agriculture. Through its services, EdenFarm aims to enhance the economic viability of farmers and improve access to fresh produce for the restaurant industry in Indonesia.

Klikdaily is a mobile application based in Tangerang, Indonesia, that aims to enhance the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) supply chain for traditional retail stores, often referred to as mom-and-pop shops. The app, available on both the App Store and Play Store, facilitates the purchasing of essential everyday products by connecting users, particularly homemakers, to nearby supermarkets and popup stores. It allows customers to schedule delivery times and set reminders for purchasing household items according to their budget and preferences. By digitizing the FMCG supply chain process, Klikdaily empowers local retailers and streamlines the shopping experience for consumers, ensuring that necessary products are delivered directly to their doorsteps.

Naluri Hidup Sdn Bhd, founded in 2017 and based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, provides professional coaching, guidance, and therapy focused on enhancing mental resilience and achieving personal life goals. The company offers both in-person counseling sessions with qualified psychologists and a digital therapeutics platform that integrates behavioral science, data science, and digital design. This platform aims to support users in adopting healthier lifestyles, managing stress, and addressing cardiometabolic and mental health conditions. By combining these elements, Naluri helps individuals and organizations predict, prevent, and manage health challenges, ultimately promoting sustained health outcomes.

Glife is a food technology company based in Singapore that connects farmers with the hospitality, restaurant, and catering (HORECA) industry. It specializes in distributing fresh fruits, vegetables, and plant-based products, serving over 700 customers in Singapore while expanding into other Southeast Asian markets. Glife develops an invoicing system for restaurants to manage perishable goods and enhance the traceability of produce from farmers. Additionally, the company pilot-tests on-demand logistics technology to improve last-mile delivery fulfillment. By focusing on sourcing, storage, packing, and distribution, Glife aims to empower smallholder farmers and businesses, helping them mitigate risks related to mishandling, damage, and contamination.

Mighty Bear Games is a Singapore-based studio that specializes in creating next-generation massively multiplayer online mobile games. Comprised of industry veterans from notable companies such as King, Ubisoft, and EA, the team focuses on developing mobile games that blend the depth and complexity typically found in desktop gaming with the accessibility and convenience of mobile platforms. By prioritizing quality and engagement, Mighty Bear aims to deliver social mobile gaming experiences that entertain players globally without compromise.

Yamsafer, Inc. specializes in online hotel booking services, primarily focusing on the Middle East, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. Founded in 2011 and based in Corona Del Mar, California, the company offers a wide range of accommodations, including luxury, economy, and boutique hotels. Yamsafer aims to provide users with a fast and easy booking experience, allowing customers to secure hotel reservations at discounted rates through its website and mobile application, available on both Android and iPhone devices. The platform enables a smooth customer experience by allowing users to pay directly or in advance without requiring credit card details.

Traveloka is an online travel aggregator based in Indonesia, primarily focused on helping customers search for and book various travel options. It operates a comprehensive platform that enables users to compare and book flights, hotels, villas, apartments, transportation, tours, holiday packages, and activities. By providing a user-friendly search engine, Traveloka aims to simplify the travel planning process, allowing individuals to find accommodations and tickets that meet their specific needs. The company has expanded its operations to six countries and continues to explore new initiatives to enhance its impact in the travel industry.

MediaMath, Inc. is a digital advertising technology company that specializes in providing solutions for advertisers globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers its TerminalOne platform, which facilitates data activation, automated execution, and optimization of advertising interactions across various media channels. MediaMath's programmatic marketing platform enhances customer engagement by utilizing predictive audience targeting and machine learning to ensure relevant messaging. In addition to its technology offerings, the company provides professional services that include programmatic strategy, analytics, technology support, and advertising operations, as well as training and certification programs in digital marketing. MediaMath operates additional offices in several cities across the United States and internationally, including London, Madrid, Berlin, Singapore, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Sydney, Melbourne, and Bengaluru.

MediaMath, Inc. is a digital advertising technology company that specializes in providing solutions for advertisers globally. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, the company offers its TerminalOne platform, which facilitates data activation, automated execution, and optimization of advertising interactions across various media channels. MediaMath's programmatic marketing platform enhances customer engagement by utilizing predictive audience targeting and machine learning to ensure relevant messaging. In addition to its technology offerings, the company provides professional services that include programmatic strategy, analytics, technology support, and advertising operations, as well as training and certification programs in digital marketing. MediaMath operates additional offices in several cities across the United States and internationally, including London, Madrid, Berlin, Singapore, Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Sydney, Melbourne, and Bengaluru.