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Malaysia’s EdTech startups are redefining education with fresh, innovative solutions. Here are five rising stars changing how knowledge is shared and learnt. Visit www.muru-ku.com for more startup and venture capital content. Pandai iKEY Edutech JomStudy StudentQR (Jaxer Digital Sdn Bhd) Khairul Anwar Mohamad Zaki M. Suhaimi Ramly Calvin Lee Maz Mat Hassan Syed Huzaifah YONG XUN, ZERO (YX) #1337Ventures #EdTech #VentureCapital #EarlyStageStartups

If your startup is ready to shape the future of #digitalbanking -- apply now to join #TeXnovasi and be part of Malaysia’s innovation journey: https://lnkd.in/g2hMzmTu #GXBank #1337Ventures #Grab #Cradle #FinancialInclusion

🙋 Have you ever felt a bit lost, frustrated, or even overwhelmed while building your pitch deck? (We get it—it’s challenging!) Here’s the good news—we’re here to help! Join Bikesh Lakhmichand, CEO and Founding Partner of 1337 Ventures, at #StartUpWeekMalaysia for the Pitch Deck 101 Workshop and learn how to transform your pitch from “meh” to “WOW!” This workshop is for you if: 🔹You have a business idea but don’t know how to put it on paper. 🔹You’ve built your first pitch deck but feels like it’s just not quite ready. 🔹 You want to learn best practices that actually work. 🎟️ The best part? It’s completely free! RSVP here: https://lu.ma/ampilhfo #AlphaStartups #1337Ventures #Pitching #EarlyStageStartup #Investing #PitchWorkshop

🚀 GXBank 𝗧𝗲𝗫𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶 Accelerator Programme is Now Open for Applications! We were thrilled to celebrate GXBank’s first anniversary yesterday and be part of the GXBank 𝗧𝗲𝗫𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶 Accelerator Programme launch! Organized by GXBank and Grab, with 1337 Ventures as the lead partner, 𝗧𝗲𝗫𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶 is crafted to support Seed and Growth-stage startups that are reshaping digital banking and financial solutions in Malaysia. What’s in it for you? 🌟 🔹With hands-on mentorship, access to exclusive resources, and the opportunity to develop a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) alongside GXBank, this programme empowers founders to build scalable, impactful solutions that address real-world challenges. We’re looking for startups with game-changing solutions in: 🔹 Financial inclusion – empowering the unbanked and underserved 🔹 SME-focused financial solutions – simplifying financing and banking for MSMEs 🔹 Digital security and fraud management – building trust in digital finance 🔹 Customer experience innovation – creating personalized, scalable digital-first experiences If you’re a founder with a vision to redefine the future of digital banking, now’s your chance to join a community committed to Malaysia’s innovation journey! 📅 Applications are open now! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/g2hMzmTu #TeXnovasi #DigitalBanking #GXBank #1337Ventures #Grab #Cradle #FinancialInclusion #MSMEs #Startups #Entrepreneurship Bikesh Lakhmichand Pei Si Lai Fadrizul Hasani Zehan T. Prasanna Rao Cian Simmonds Kaushik Roy Chowdhury Regina Robin

🌟 Ready to ignite the success of your Malaysian business? Capital Markets Malaysia (CMM), an affiliate of the Securities Commission Malaysia, invites high-growth SMEs and mid-tier companies to join the Elevate Programme! This fully-sponsored, 4-month executive leadership programme is designed to help businesses like yours prepare for successful capital raising, guided by expert coaching and invaluable networking opportunities. Elevate your journey with: 🧠 Executive training in design thinking, marketing, and ESG 💰 Opportunities for capital market fundraising 📈 Personalized coaching and mentoring 🤝 Investor engagement sessions 📅 Applications for the next cohort are now open! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gZPcsgGb *The programme is open to high-growth SMEs and mid-tier companies with a minimum revenue of MYR 5 million. #ElevateProgramme #1337Ventures #MalaysianBusiness #GrowWithUs

Just like the Festival of Lights, may your path shine bright with hope, inspiration, and success. 🌟 Here’s to building brighter futures together! Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and prosperous Deepavali, from all of us at 1337 Ventures. 🪔 #1337Ventures #Deepavali #Diwali #Deepavali2024 #Diwali2024 #FestivalofLights

Last Saturday, 1337 Ventures joined the energy at Astro AWANI Jiwa SME’s final event at Central i-City, Shah Alam! 🎉 Our Founding Partner & CEO, Bikesh Lakhmichand Laxmichand, shared some insights on how to get your business funded, empowering entrepreneurs to take their ideas to the next level. 🚀 Bikesh also judged the Jiwa SME pitching session, where we witnessed incredible passion and innovation from local entrepreneurs. 🌟 A huge congratulations to Maisarah Sani, founder of Be Calm Brownies, who took home 1st prize! Her vision to blend Ashwagandha’s healing benefits into tasty, functional brownies left us inspired. 🍫✨ Here’s to supporting Malaysia’s next wave of innovative SMEs! #1337Ventures #JelajahJiwaSME #JiwaSME2024

Ever feel like a zombie? 🧟 Or been ghosted by investors? 👻💸 Swipe through for a frightfully real look at the horror stories along the #startup journey, featuring essential survival tips from “Pitch Deck Pumpkins” to the “Valley of Death.” 💀 Stay resilient through the thrills and chills! #1337Ventures #Halloween2024 #StartupLife

We found an amazing batch of entrepreneurs in the Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition. It was so difficult to filter from the Top 30, and what more when we have to announce the Top 3! Stay tuned to www.bizsmart.com.my as we head closer to the Grand Finale and reveal more! Amazing job to all the participants, the Alliance Bank team, and the crew behind the scenes making all this happen.

Should Penjana Kapital Sdn. Bhd. and Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad have been merged into Khazanah Nasional Berhad? In this episode of Enterprise Explores, we dive into this and other key reactions to Budget 2025 and its impact on the startup ecosystem. Joining us to discuss the potential hits and misses of the budget: Bikesh Lakhmichand of 1337 Ventures, and Gokula Krishnan Subramaniam of Vircle. We explored whether the initiatives announced move the needle for the ecosystem, what the community is really looking for, and more. Listen on BFM here: https://lnkd.in/guti_hbJ Or on Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/gVpRE3zM