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10/02/2025

📣 We are proud to welcome our Bronze Sponsor for Echelon Singapore 2025: iFLYTEK!

iFLYTEK is advancing AI-powered speech and language technologies, making it easier for businesses to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) into their services. As they expand into Southeast Asia, iFLYTEK is bringing cutting-edge solutions to enterprises and SMEs looking to scale their digital transformation.

About iFLYTEK:
A leader in AI-driven speech and language technology, iFLYTEK empowers businesses worldwide with innovative and scalable solutions.

Thank you, iFLYTEK, for supporting Echelon Singapore 2025 by e27!
📅 June 10-11, 2025
📍 Suntec Singapore
🔗 Get your tickets here: https://e27co.e27.co/zenx

10/02/2025

📢 East Ventures & SV Investment launch $100M SEA-Korea fund

Exciting news for startups in Southeast Asia and South Korea! VC giants East Ventures and SV Investment have announced the first close of their $100-million joint fund, with final closing expected by mid-2025.

The fund aims to connect the startup ecosystems of SEA and Korea, offering capital, knowledge sharing, and market expansion opportunities. Backed by major investors like Korea Development Bank, it will target high-growth companies in biotech, healthcare, future mobility, greentech, and media & content.

A major step towards stronger cross-border collaboration! More details here: https://loom.ly/taTv1Mc

The fund will focus on revenue-generating startups, ideally those raising Series A to B funding, and will invest US$1-3M as a lead investor

10/02/2025

Why AI? Why Now? 🤖💡

Startups & SMEs, adopting AI isn’t just an advantage—it’s a game-changer!

Here’s why you should apply for the Meta Llama Incubator Program:
📢 Demo Day – Pitch your AI-powered solution to top investors
🤝 Exclusive Networking – Meet potential clients, mentors & partners
📈 AI Efficiency Boost – Leverage open-source AI to streamline your business

This is your moment to unlock AI’s full potential. Apply now! 🔗 https://loom.ly/jIPTROg

10/02/2025

“Brand protection isn’t a one-time thing—it takes continuous commitment.” 🔍 Consistent monitoring and enforcement will keep your brand strong and trusted. Learn more:



https://loom.ly/r3dnYj4

08/02/2025

🚀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲, 𝗲𝟮𝟳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗮𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

From groundbreaking ideas to industry-shaping connections, we’ve helped startups, investors, and corporates thrive.
Now, it’s time for the next chapter. Stay tuned!

📌 Our upcoming events:
🗓️ April 2025 | Flux https://e27co.e27.co/qlfs
🗓️ June 10-11, 2025 | Echelon Singapore https://e27co.e27.co/7o63

🤝 Be part of e27 Events: https://e27co.e27.co/b9c0

07/02/2025

🚀 Calling All Startups & SMEs in Singapore: Join the Llama Incubator Program!

The first Llama Incubator Program in Singapore is here! 🦙💡 If you're a startup or SME looking to leverage open-source AI, gain expert guidance, and connect with investors, this is your chance!

✅ Tailored AI Tracks to optimize efficiency
✅ Exclusive Mentorship from top industry experts
✅ Investor & Customer Access to scale your business

Don’t miss this opportunity to innovate with AI and take your business to the next level!

🔗 Apply NOW! https://loom.ly/jIPTROg

07/02/2025

🏆 Past winners of the SAFE STEPS D-Tech Awards, like Wateroam, EcoWorth Tech, and Fieldsight have made a global impact with their solutions. Could you be next? Join the virtual launch!

Prudence Foundation

The strategic partnership among Prudence Foundation, IFRC, AWS, and e27 are driving innovative disaster tech solutions to mitigate risks and accelerate recovery efforts

06/02/2025

🌏💰 Asia’s fintech industry is booming! By 2025, transaction volumes are expected to reach $19 trillion, making up nearly half of the global fintech market. 🚀

🔹 Digital payments & transfers are leading the charge 📲
🔹 Super apps like digital wallets are changing how we shop & pay 🛒
🔹 Governments are backing unified payment platforms for seamless transactions ✅

With Asia driving 48.2% of the world’s fintech activity, the future of finance is digital. What do you think—will Asia continue its fintech dominance? 👇💬

https://loom.ly/6MYFvmY

Digital payments and transfers are the primary drivers of growth of fintech, contributing 40%, followed by digital commerce (21%) and digital banking (32.9%)

06/02/2025

What’s the biggest AI advantage for SMEs? Predicting trends before they happen. Learn from Oracle NetSuite 🔮 https://loom.ly/08mGazM

James Chisham of Oracle NetSuite explains why AI is essential for SMEs and how to overcome adoption barriers to achieve growth.

06/02/2025

"The region’s robust e-commerce, travel, and cross-border trade present significant opportunities." - Arnold Chan, Airwallex. Southeast Asia is set to become a major fintech powerhouse. Learn more!



https://loom.ly/BD-AjIk

Southeast Asia's digital economy is rapidly evolving, driven by fintech innovations, cross-border trade, and a thriving startup ecosystem

05/02/2025

Luxury cars are evolving – from eco-friendly electric models to cutting-edge tech. The future of automotive innovation is here, and it’s an exciting ride. https://e27.co/how-electric-luxury-cars-are-reshaping-the-industry-20250130/

✍️ Serge Levkovich

In the future, I think the luxury automotive industry will keep changing as people’s needs and technology grow

05/02/2025

AI is evolving from crunching numbers to understanding emotions. In 2025, empathy-first algorithms are changing the marketing game. https://e27.co/empathy-first-algorithms-the-marriage-of-ai-and-human-psychology-in-marketing-20250130/

✍️ Geraldine Pang, Founder of Creative For More

The future of marketing is about more than timing — it’s about understanding and responding to customers' emotions with genuine empathy

05/02/2025

Global finance is shifting amid easing geopolitical tensions and regulatory changes, with positive stock market movements, but also signs of uncertainty.

Read the full analysis by Anndy Lian. https://e27.co/navigating-the-new-financial-terrain-from-geopolitical-shifts-to-crypto-volatility-20250205/

The growing complexity between traditional markets and digital assets demands a nuanced investment approach

05/02/2025

Gemini and Glassnode use transaction timestamping, a methodology that associates transaction times with specific regions.

Since the market downturn in December 2022, APAC has recorded a 6.4 per cent year-over-year (YoY) supply growth in cryptocurrency

05/02/2025

From cultural heritage to cutting-edge tech, ASEAN’s creativity deserves world-class protection. Innovative tools by European Union Intellectual Property Office - EUIPO and the ASEAN Secretariat, supported by e27, are here to help. Let’s make ideas shine globally! 📜🌏

Learn more:

🔗 🌐 https://e27co.e27.co/euipowebsite
🔗 💼 https://e27co.e27.co/euipolinkedin
🔗 📘 https://e27co.e27.co/euipofacebook
🔗 🐦 https://e27co.e27.co/euipoxtwitter

The EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package aims to advance the partnership between the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on sustainable connectivity in three key areas. One of these components, SCOPE IPR project, seeks to ensure the protection and enforcem...

05/02/2025

Are you one of those people? 😎

Given Singapore's status as a business hub, enterprises are likely to integrate AI into their workflows to enhance productivity

05/02/2025

🌏 Backing Bold Founders in Uncertain Times: The Kadan Capital Story

When others hesitate, Kadan Capital invests.

With a focus on Fintech, SaaS, and AI, this venture firm is taking a conviction-driven, owner’s mindset approach to supporting exceptional founders in SEA, Japan, and beyond.

In our latest interview, I spoke with the founder of Kadan Capital about:

🔹 Why they see opportunity in uncertainty
🔹 The trends shaping AI, fintech, and SaaS in SEA
🔹 How they’re bridging Japan’s capital markets with SEA startups

If you're curious about the future of VC in SEA, this is a must-read! 📖 https://loom.ly/LIepjv4

Japan's capital market is significantly larger and deeper than any in SEA, providing potential IPO avenues for startups from the region, says the Kadan Capital founder

05/02/2025

📢 Great news for Singapore’s deep tech startups!

SEEDS Capital, the investment arm of Enterprise Singapore, is injecting S$150M into deep tech startups over the next three years – and bringing in 20 new co-investment partners to unlock at least S$300M in total funding.

🚀 Key highlights:
✅ SEEDS' co-investment cap increased to S$12M per startup.
✅ Sectors covered: Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmbio/Medtech, Agrifood Tech, Spacetech, Sustainability, and Quantumtech.
✅ Top global and local investors joining the initiative, including East Ventures, Global Brain, Monk’s Hill Ventures, and ST Engineering Ventures.
✅ SEEDS Capital will merge with EDBI in April 2025 to form SG Growth Capital Pte Ltd, strengthening Singapore’s investment ecosystem.

This is a big step forward for deep tech innovation in Singapore! What are your thoughts on this move? 🚀

https://loom.ly/Kl6owrQ

SEEDS Capital will focus on advanced manufacturing, pharmbio/medtech, agrifood tech, sustainability, spacetech and quantumtech