We’ve got over $250k in prizes for the finalists of Startup Arena Pitch Battle 2023

The 2023 Startup Arena Pitch Battle, a key part of our flagship Tech in Asia Conference, is less than a month away.

Six promising early-stage startups across Asia will show what they’re made of as they compete for prizes and global visibility in this annual competition, pitching to an expert panel of four judges from some of the region’s leading VCs and companies.

Registrations are still open for this year’s Startup Arena, which marks the third time we’ve partnered with East Ventures to stage the event.

Here’s a look at the over US$250,000 worth of exciting prizes we’ve got lined up for the finalists.

First place

• US$10,000 in cash, courtesy of East Ventures
• One ticket to She Loves Tech Global Conference 2023 (worth US$300)
• US$50,000 in Juspay credits
• US$25,000 in Amazon Web Services (AWS) Startup credits
• MSW Ventures industry office hours

Second place

• US$5,000 in cash, courtesy of Rayn Group
• One ticket to She Loves Tech Global Conference 2023 (worth US$300)
• US$30,000 in Juspay credits
• US$25,000 in AWS Startup credits
• MSW Ventures industry office hours

Third place

• US$2,500 in cash, courtesy of Rayn Group
• One ticket to She Loves Tech Global Conference 2023 (worth US$300)
• US$30,000 in Juspay credits
• US$25,000 in AWS Startup credits
• MSW Ventures industry office hours

Other finalists

• US$10,000 in Juspay credits
• US$10,000 in AWS Startup credits
• One ticket to She Loves Tech Global Conference 2023 (worth US$300)

All finalists will also receive Tech in Asia Conference 2023 benefits:

• Two Tech in Asia Conference 2023 exhibitor passes
• A Startup Factory exhibition booth for two days
• Post-event video access to all sessions

​​Additionally, finalists who are traveling from outside of Indonesia will receive a travel stipend of up to US$1,000.

*AWS Startup credits are subject to terms and conditions.

Time to pitch

If you want a chance to win any of these prizes, there’s no time to waste. Apply for Startup Arena now before it’s too late!

Here’s the criteria you need to meet to be eligible to join:

• Operate in Southeast Asia
• Have a prototype, minimum viable product, or existing operations
• Have raised less than US$10 million
• Have a compelling English-language pitch explaining the problem, solution, risk, and potential that drives their business

Submissions will close on September 29, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+7), so complete your application and send it in ASAP.

(P.S: Need some tips on how to take your pitch to the next level? Check out this guide on building the perfect pitch deck.)

If you aren’t working on a startup but are still keen on Southeast Asia’s tech and startup ecosystem, get your tickets and join us at Tech in Asia Conference 2023 all the same. Witness the Startup Arena Pitch Battle in action, hear from some of the region’s leaders and changemakers, gain insights on emerging trends, and grow your network, all in one place.

East Ventures is a pioneering, sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia, with over 250 portfolio companies across Southeast Asia. It has partnered with Tech in Asia to host this year’s Startup Arena Pitch Battle in search of the next big startup at the 2023 Tech in Asia Conference.

Applications for this year’s Startup Arena Pitch Battle are still open and will close on September 29, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+7). If you want the chance to showcase your startup at one of the region’s largest tech conferences, register now.

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