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Singapore women platform Podium raises six-figure funding
Podium, a Singapore-based platform for peer discovery and connection among women, has raised its first investment round, securing a six-figure sum led by Accelerating Asia.
More than half of the funding came from Podium’s own members, including professionals from Google, Amazon, banking, and entrepreneurial backgrounds.
Podium was founded by Mai Vo, formerly of Google, and Alka Gupta, previously with Grab and BukuWarung.
The company has over 300 paying members and relies on referrals and word of mouth for growth.
Podium’s platform uses AI-driven matching and hosts in-person gatherings for its users.
International expansion is also being considered, the company said.
🔗 Source: Podium
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Corporate sponsors looking for women’s professional networks could try bulk memberships while diversity efforts grow
- More than 60 companies back women in tech with mentorship, networking events, and flexible work setups 5. That momentum drives demand for platforms that advance gender goals, so Podium’s 300 members offer a ready community for sponsors.
- Commercial banks and enterprise tech firms can buy bulk memberships or co host events. Bank of America runs Code to Connect 5 and Dell runs cross company networking events 5, a template Podium’s hobby meetups 3 plus exclusive gatherings 2 can follow.
- Human resources (HR) and learning and development (L&D) teams can pair with Podium to extend internal diversity programs. Employees gain peer networks outside work, which can lift retention among female staff in Singapore’s tight talent market.
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