Got what it takes to be our next pitch battle champion?

Dear founders,

This April, we’re inviting startups from across Southeast Asia to pitch to Aspire co-founder and country head Joel Leong CEO and a panel of esteemed investor-judges as well as an audience of founders, investors, and professionals from the region’s top tech companies.

The winner of this pitch battle will walk away with US$5,000 in cash and get coverage on Tech in Asia. Meanwhile, the runner-up will have access to a mentorship office hour arranged by Aspire and be introduced to Southeast Asia’s top investors. Both will also receive free incorporation or an upsized cashback of 3% on their first US$10,000 qualifying spend per month for their first six months with Aspire.

Up for a challenge?

At our last pitch battle in October, nine startups from across the region presented their business ideas to a panel of three investor-judges from Alibaba Group, KK Fund, and Vertex Ventures.

This time around, we’re looking for early-stage startups from all tech sectors in Southeast Asia that have a working prototype and plan to hire remote talent within the next three to six months.

To apply for a pitching slot, click the button below and register by March 9, 2022.

Schedule

What: Aspire x Tech in Asia Pitch Battle
Date: April 12, Tuesday
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

See you there!

Cheers,
Nathaniel Fetalvero
Managing Editor, Tech in Asia Studios

Aspire provides business owners in Southeast Asia with the financial tools to solve their cash flow management and working capital needs. The company believes that by empowering business owners to be successful, they can make an impact on the communities that everyone is a part of.

Find out more about how Aspire helps startups in the region on its website.

This content was produced by Tech in Asia Studios, which connects brands with Asia’s tech community. Learn more about partnering with Tech in Asia Studios.