Aspire, a finance platform based in Singapore, has launched Aspire Ignite, a three-month program designed to assist early-stage startups in securing funding beyond the seed stage.

This initiative focuses on startups incorporated in the Asia Pacific region that have already raised pre-seed funding.

Participants in Aspire Ignite will attend expert-led masterclasses on fundraising strategies and investor engagement.

The program will also include reverse pitch sessions, where venture capitalists discuss their investment criteria.

Cohort members will receive over US$200,000 in partner perks. Finalists will be awarded US$25,000 from Aspire and US$500,000 in credits from companies such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon.

Applications for Aspire Ignite are currently open, with the program set to begin on Apr. 14.

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