AsiaStartupExpo Q4 2025 Introduces Exclusive Post-Event Support Package for the Winning Startup

Top startup to receive curated investor introductions and fundraising guidance to accelerate growth

As Asia’s startup ecosystem becomes increasingly competitive, founders are looking beyond visibility — they want meaningful pathways to funding and long-term support. Recognizing this need, AsiaStartupExpo Q4 2025 will introduce a new prize structure designed to offer practical value to the top-performing startup of the event.

AsiaStartupExpo is the quarterly platform connecting high-potential startups with active investors across Asia. Organized by AsiaTechDaily, beSUCCESS, and KoreaTechDesk, the expo brings together founders, VCs, CVCs, accelerators, and ecosystem partners for a focused two-hour session of pitching and investor insights.

This edition will feature:

• 10 selected startups pitching live (4 min pitch + 4 min Q&A)
• A keynote session on Asia’s innovation outlook for 2026
• Investor judges representing VC firms and angel networks from across Asia and Europe
• Sectors in focus: AI, SaaS, DeepTech, sustainability, B2B innovation, and consumer tech

The goal of the expo remains clear: to bring founders and investors into direct, structured conversation — with practical outcomes in mind.

This quarter, the winning startup will receive an Exclusive Post-Event Support Package provided by the organizing committee, including beSUCCESS. Rather than a one-time award, this prize is intended to help the winning startup continue its fundraising journey beyond the pitch stage and move closer toward securing investment.

What the Winner Will Receive

The top startup at AsiaStartupExpo Q4 2025 will be awarded:

• Curated 1:1 introductions to a minimum of five qualified investors
• Sector-aligned matching to maximize fundraising opportunities
• Hand-selected investor partnerships chosen by the organizing team
• Post-event support for follow-on investment discussions
• Guidance on navigating the fundraising process in Asian markets
  

The aim is to go beyond visibility — and offer founders direct channels that can lead to measurable outcomes.

“The idea is simple, founders need guidance, credibility, and access,” said James Jung, the founder of beSUCCESS. “A good pitch should lead somewhere. This award is about helping the winning startup take the next step in its funding journey with real investor connections.”

Why This Matters to Startups

Raising funds in early-stage markets requires more than exposure.  Startups often struggle to enter structured investor conversations or reach the right decision-makers. The prize for AsiaStartupExpo Q4 2025 has been created with that gap in mind.

These investor introductions are not generic email connections, but curated meetings based on industry, stage, and investment readiness. Founders will receive support through the process, ensuring that fundraising discussions move forward with clarity and purpose.

This approach reflects the expo’s broader mission:

• to reduce barriers to investor access,
• to support founders beyond the pitch, and
• to create longer-term value across the startup ecosystem.

Investor Judges for Q4 2025

The investor panel for AsiaStartupExpo Q4 2025 consists of venture capitalists and angel investors from across Asia and Europe. They represent expertise in sectors such as AI, SaaS, DeepTech, Climate Tech, IoT, SME-tech, and Consumer Innovation.

Notable investors include:

• Xeed Ventures – Focused on early-stage technology businesses, Xeed Ventures partners with founders to build scalable tech companies and typically leads with cheque sizes of INR 1–10 crores.
• July Ventures – Invests in B2B and B2B2C startups, backing ventures that address large addressable markets and disruptive business models with operational rigor.
• Pegatron Venture Capital – The corporate venture arm of Pegatron Corporation, this fund backs startups in manufacturing, hardware and product design that align with its vertically-integrated ecosystem.
• Voluntas Group – A global venture ecosystem that combines capital raising, strategic advisory, acceleration and M&A execution to scale technology companies across Asia Pacific, Europe and the U.S.
• January Capital – Investing in high-growth technology companies centred on digitisation of commerce in the Asia-Pacific region, January Capital brings deep strategy and finance expertise to early-stage startups.
• HAF.VC / Springforth – A sector-agnostic Category I AIF fund from the leadership of Hyderabad Angels, HAF.VC collaborates with serial entrepreneurs and investors to build game-changing ventures across sectors.
• Arali Ventures – A seed-stage venture capital firm focusing on enterprise technology and frontier tech solutions, Arali backs startups serving SMEs and mid-market customers in India and abroad.
• Epic Angels Network – The largest female-only angel network in Asia Pacific, Epic Angels democratises angel investing and supports early-stage startups with at least one woman on the executive team, investing pre-seed to Series A.
• HASAN.VC – A people-powered venture capital fund from the Ethis Global Group investing in tech-enabled, halal or ethical startups across Southeast Asia and the GCC through an online accelerator and angel network.
• JDI Capital Group – A strategic investment firm that supports startups by providing advisory, fundraising access and hands-on support, with a mission to accelerate growth across Southeast Asia.
• Angel Investors from Singapore, India & Europe – A diverse network of individual investors engaged across these regions, offering early-stage funding, mentorship and cross-border connections to high-potential founders.

Their role will be to evaluate startups on clarity, execution, scalability, and investment readiness. One of them will also meet 1-on-1 with the winner as part of the post-event package.

Designed in the Best Interest of Founders

While many pitch events end with applause, AsiaStartupExpo aims to extend impact through post-event support.

Startups applying to pitch this quarter will know that participation offers more than visibility — it offers a possible pathway to real funding discussions through:

• feedback from active investors,
• exposure through AsiaTechDaily, beSUCCESS, KoreaTechDesk, and
• now — structured investor introductions for the winner.

This new prize aligns with AsiaStartupExpo’s goal of promoting sustainable entrepreneurship, not just event-driven recognition.

Who Can Benefit?

The expo is particularly relevant for early-stage and growth-stage founders working in:

• AI & SaaS
• DeepTech
• Climate Tech & AgriTech
• B2B & Industry 4.0
• Consumer Tech

Startups with market traction, strong business models, or clear problem-solving capacity will be evaluated closely by the investor panel. The winner will be selected based on innovation, scalability, execution, and clarity in roadmap.

A Step Beyond the Pitch Session

AsiaStartupExpo Q4 2025 is structured to help startups move from pitching to practical discussions. The Exclusive Post-Event Support Package represents a shift in how investor interactions are facilitated — focusing less on volume and more on fit, timing, and relevance.

This edition’s prize is built on a founder-first principle: Good founders know how to pitch. Great founders deserve a chance to grow.

Apply to Pitch

Startups can apply to pitch at the expo and be considered for the AsiaStartupExpo Q4 2025 Winner Recognition:

📅 Date: December 4, 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (SGT)
💻 Format: Virtual – Zoom