AsiaStartupExpo 2025 Announces Finalists for Investor Pitch Showcase

AsiaStartupExpo 2025, a premier virtual event spotlighting high-impact early-stage ventures, has officially announced the five startups selected to pitch in its highly anticipated Investor Pitch Showcase. Organized in collaboration with AsiaTechDaily, the event aims to bridge promising founders with a global network of venture capitalists, startup mentors, and innovation leaders.

These early-stage ventures represent some of the most promising innovations across artificial intelligence, fintech, education, and gaming. Selected from a highly competitive pool of applications, each startup brings a bold vision, strong traction, and a global outlook.

Meet the Five Shortlisted Startups

OmniWave Fintech
Location: Singapore | Sector: Fintech
OmniWave Fintech is transforming market intelligence with a proprietary AI platform that reads the “mood” of financial markets in real-time. Using sentiment analysis on vast unstructured data—news, social media, and more—the technology draws on principles of quantum mechanics to process multiple market scenarios simultaneously. The result is hyper-adaptive execution that turns volatility into opportunity.

Campus365
Location: Bangladesh | Sector: EdTech
Campus365 provides a comprehensive digital ecosystem for universities. Their platform offers personalized education tools and advanced process intelligence, helping institutions deliver smarter learning and modern administrative efficiencies.

Kataliz.ai
Location: Singapore and Indonesia | Sector: Enterprise AI
Kataliz.ai is an LLM-agnostic generative AI platform helping Southeast Asian businesses integrate advanced AI solutions at scale. Focused on driving innovation across sectors, the company supports clients in adopting machine learning technologies to compete globally and grow sustainably.

StartupLinkX
Location: Global | Sector: Innovation & Funding Access
StartupLinkX is reshaping the way innovation organizations and founders connect. For institutions, the platform offers automated and targeted startup scouting. For entrepreneurs, it opens new doors to funding—including non-dilutive, policy-supported capital—and expert guidance. The company also runs popular founder-focused content programs like ‘Pitch Me’ and startup interviews.

Omnic.AI
Location: Global | Sector: Gaming AI
Omnic.AI is building the intelligence layer for gaming. Designed for professional esports players, content creators, and casual gamers alike, the platform delivers real-time analytics and customizable insights to enhance performance, strategy, and creativity.

Event Details

Date: June 25, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (GMT+8)
Location: Online
Hosted by: AsiaTechDaily and beSUCCESS
Official Media Partner: beSUCCESS, AsiaTechDaily, KoreaTechDesk, USTechTimes

🗣️ 14:30 – 15:00 | Global Panel Discussion

Panel Title: Global Voice: Helping Asian Innovation Speak to the World

This panel explores how Asian startups can refine their storytelling to better resonate with global investors and media. It will cover everything from message localization and visual branding to the key elements editors and VCs look for.

Moderator:

• Aditi Dave – Editor, KoreaTechDesk

Panelists:

• Jean Lee – Head of Marketing Communications, bitsensing (South Korea)
• David Claxton – Founder, Wise Up PR (USA)
• Urska Vracun – Business Consultant (Slovenia/EU)

Key Takeaways:

• How to localize your pitch for global audiences
• Common PR pitfalls and how to avoid them
• What global editors really want from your press release
• Crafting compelling narratives that break through the noise

🚀 15:00 – 15:45 | Startup Pitch Showcase

The highlight of the event, the Startup Pitch Showcase, will feature five carefully selected early-stage startups representing the latest in AI, SaaS, gaming tech, and startup infrastructure. Each founder will pitch for 4 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A with investors and mentors.

Meet the investor panel and judges:

• Sunay Kumat – Vice President, Investment Banking
  A capital markets expert with a focus on consumer tech and AI. Sunay brings deep financial insight and a global perspective on innovation.
• Mohd Akhtaar – Head of Accelerator & Partner, HASAN.VC (Singapore)
  A veteran in the halal startup ecosystem, Akhtaar invests in high-impact ventures in fintech, healthtech, and sustainability across Southeast Asia.
• Special guest mentors and ecosystem leaders will also join to offer feedback and open future opportunities for the participating startups.

With a focus on actionable insights, investor access, and global storytelling, AsiaStartupExpo 2025 offers a unique launchpad for emerging ventures ready to scale. As the selected startups prepare to present their innovations, the event promises not only exposure but also meaningful connections with investors, mentors, and global media. By bringing together industry leaders and early-stage disruptors, AsiaStartupExpo continues its mission to catalyze growth across Asia’s dynamic startup ecosystem.

Startup applications are now closed. If you’re an investor, founder, or ecosystem builder, you are invited to attend the event and participate in shaping the future of innovation in Asia.