Introducing the six finalists of Startup Arena 2023

Lights, cameras, and lots of action.

This is just a peek at what’s in store for the six finalists of this year’s Startup Arena Pitch Battle. Exciting prizes worth over US$250,000 are up for grabs, courtesy of East Ventures, Rayn Group, She Loves Tech, Juspay, Amazon Web Services, and MSW Ventures.

On October 19, the finalists will go on stage to pitch live at the Tech in Asia Conference. Specifically, they will be making their case to a panel of four judges: Melisa Irene, partner at East Ventures; Edwin Wibowo, co-founder of logistics startup Waresix; Mo Aidrus, co-founder and CEO of Rayn Group; and Jeffrey Seah, founder and general partner for two funds at MSW Ventures.

Let’s meet the contenders vying for glory (and those sweet, sweet prizes).

Blitz Electric Mobility

Indonesia-based Blitz Electric Mobility is a data-driven logistics enabler that leverages a combination of electric vehicle fleets, machine learning, predictive modeling, and AI to enhance the deliveries of its many clients.

Operating since February 2022, the startup has over 40 clients including the likes of DHL, Lazada, Halodoc, and others from various industries. Blitz currently has over 650 active couriers and over 1.6 million completed deliveries under its belt.

Handprint Tech

Handprint describes itself as a “regeneration-as-a-service” platform. The nature tech firm’s mission is to regenerate the planet at scale by restoring and monitoring vital ecosystems – such as forests, coral reefs, and oceans – in a transparent, verified, and cost-efficient manner.

To achieve this, Handprint scientifically curates impact projects from across the world, digitizes them, and equips them with reporting tools for science-based and engaging reporting.

Microsoft, Clarins, and Thunes are among Handprint’s clients.

Nexmedis

An Indonesian healthtech firm, Nexmedis offers an AI-powered electronic medical record (EMR) system to streamline healthcare facilities’ operations, advance doctors’ clinical services, and improve patients’ clinical outcomes.

Its key value proposition is Clinical Decision Support, an AI-powered feature that helps improve diagnostic accuracy by analyzing patients’ data and generating probable diagnoses as suggestions for doctors’ consideration.

The firm has received recognition and awards from the Ministry of Health of Indonesia, JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization), Siloam Hospitals Group, and SheLovesTech.

Nuxcle

Nuxcle is an Indonesian firm that develops electric vehicles such as skateboards and bikes for daily commutes in urban settings. It also has electric cargo bikes ready for commercial use.

The firm also offers EV conversion services, embracing the circular economy by using recycled parts to create components such as batteries and dynamos, among others.

Spacely AI

Spacely AI uses generative AI to design interior architecture. Its SaaS platform is able to turn sketches and 3D models into realistic mockups for residential and commercial design spaces with high accuracy in under a minute.

Designers can help their customers to visualize how the final space would look like with real-world furniture and decorations, turning their dream spaces into reality.

TenangAI

Indonesia-based Tenang AI’s mission is to unlock human potential by providing accessible and affordable mental health support.

The startup offers an AI well-being companion – available in both Indonesian and English – that helps users gain insights and clarity on the obstacles they face every day.

See it all go down, live and in person

Six tough competitors duking it out for very attractive prizes – it’s going to be a banger of a spectacle.

But don’t take our word for it – come and see for yourself. Get your tickets to the 2023 Tech in Asia Conference to see the Pitch Battle in action, pick up valuable insights from the region’s leaders and innovators, and grow your network.

East Ventures is a pioneering, sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia. It is partnering with Tech in Asia to host this year’s Startup Arena Pitch Battle in search of the startups that are set to make an impact.

Get your tickets to catch the Startup Arena Pitch Battle here.

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