AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025 Shortlists 10 Startups to Pitch to Global Investors

AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025 is gearing up for what promises to be one of its most dynamic editions yet. Scheduled for September 19, 2025 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM SGT), this fully virtual event — organized by beSUCCESS in collaboration with AsiaTechDaily, IndiaTechDesk and KoreaTechDesk brings together high-growth startups, top-tier investors, innovation leaders, and ecosystem builders across Asia. The focus this quarter is on AI, SaaS, consumer tech, and sustainability. Alongside startup pitches, attendees can expect a keynote session, investor feedback, networking opportunities, and real exposure.

We are pleased to announce the 10 startups shortlisted to present at AsiaStartupExpo Q3. Each was selected through a rigorous process for their market potential, product uniqueness, traction, and readiness to scale. The panel of over 10 investors who will be evaluating pitches is committed to providing not only feedback but potential investor interest and post-event connections. Additionally, Venke Sharma, entrepreneur, product strategist and educator will deliver the keynote on AI-Powered Marketing: Turning Data into Growth for Startups, offering practical frameworks on customer intelligence, short-cycle experiments and scalable marketing tactics.

Below are the startups that will be pitching live, what they do, and why to watch them:

Meet the Shortlisted Startups

1. Videopix (India, Marketing Tech)
   What they do: Videopix is an AI-driven video intelligence platform for brands, agencies, and creators to pre-test ads, trailers, influencer content, and more. It analyses emotional cues, hook effectiveness, and drop-off points to optimize content before heavy media spend.
   Why to watch: By helping content creators test early and avoid costly misfires, Videopix offers both creative insight and efficiency—key in high-budget video campaigns.
   
2. Venus Labs (South Korea, Beauty Tech)
   What they do: Venus Labs is building a “skin coach in your pocket”: AI powered facial analysis, personalized routines, product scanning, and a global clinic directory. Their aim is to provide 24/7 intelligent skin advice.
   Why to watch: There’s growing demand for personalized beauty and wellness tools. Venus Labs attempts to aggregate multiple functionalities into one super-app, which could set them apart.
   
3. AeacBio (South Korea, Beauty Tech AIoT)
   What they do: BeautIT offers an AIoT-based skincare dispenser. The product adjusts custom formulations in real time based on skin images, wearable health data, surveys, and other inputs.
   Why to watch: Real-time customized skincare touches both consumer beauty preferences and technology trends; it might shift how skincare products are formulated and consumed.
   
4. Deother.me (South Korea, Gaming)
   What they do: Deother.me is focused on creating IP-driven small games with imaginative storytelling and recurring new characters. Instead of putting all effort into one big hit, they’ll publish many smaller games, building a portfolio of IP.
   Why to watch: This strategy de-risks games development; recurring releases help maintain user engagement and gives flexibility in responding to market feedback.
   
5. Hunter Global (Switzerland, Machine Learning)
   What they do: Hunter Global builds a cultural operating system for remote or borderless teams, using AI for cultural pattern recognition, plus microlearning and live coaching to reduce friction in cross-cultural workplaces.
   Why to watch: As remote work and global teams become more common, tools that address culture and collaboration can command substantial value—especially when integrated with workflows.
   
6. Infinite Monkeys (South Korea, Robotics & Automation)
   What they do: Transforming manual processes into intelligent automation. They develop robotics solutions together with data platforms, aiming to blend human potential with automation in a seamless way.
   Why to watch: Automation in repetitive, manual tasks remains a huge opportunity. If done smartly, such solutions can deliver cost savings and productivity improvements fast.
   
7. Eurawax (Hong Kong/Singapore, Fintech)
   What they do: Eurawax is building cross-border payment platforms with compliance, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise focus, enabling safe and efficient payment systems for businesses expanding globally.
   Why to watch: Cross-border fintech is complex due to regulation, compliance, and operations. An enterprise-grade solution with strong compliance can solve a real pain for expanding companies.
   
8. Poplar Planet (South Korea, EdTech)
   What they do: PoplarPlanet is an EdTech startup focused on self-directed learning. Their product roster includes Routiny, a routine scheduler app, and SmileWriting, an AI-powered literacy/writing program, particularly aimed at younger learners.
   Why to watch: EdTech remains a sector with strong social impact and scalable potential. Tools that help literacy and foundational learning, especially powered by AI, can have deep reach.
   
9. DepX (India, Cloud / Infrastructure Automation)
   What they do: DepX automates migrations between cloud platforms and datacenters. They’re already working with notable datacenters and enterprises, easing one of the most time-consuming and expensive parts of cloud adoption.
   Why to watch: As more companies use hybrid or multi-cloud environments, smooth migration becomes a core operational need. DepX addresses a technical bottleneck many face today.
   
10. ContexQ (Singapore, Data SaaS / Graph AI)
    What they do: ContexQ is a B2B SaaS startup using graph AI, knowledge graphs, pretrained models, and external datasets to power insights across supply chain resilience, ESG, credit risk, fraud detection, and more for both businesses and government.
    Why to watch: High demand exists for explainable models and decision science in high-risk domains. If they can balance complexity and usability, ContexQ can serve large markets in Asia and beyond.
    

What to Expect at AsiaStartupExpo Q3

• Investor Panel: More than ten (10+) venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate investors will attend to evaluate pitches.
  • Poom Tanthaprabha (SeaX Ventures)
  • Siddharth Verma (Grayscale Ventures)
  • Charlie Streeter (Voluntas Elevate APAC / Voluntas Group)
  • Vasudha Madhavan (Ostara Advisors)
  • Nabeel Shariff (One Degree)
  • Aviram Janik (Rabbit VC)
  • Ze Tian Go (Qualgro)
  • Sunay Kumat (Vice President, Investment Banking / Angel Investor)
  • Sajju Jain (Angel Investor, Entrepreneur, Harvard HBS alumnus)
  • Yuri Asahina (Honda Xcelerator Ventures)
    
• Keynote & Learning: Alongside the startup showcase, attendees will benefit from a keynote session by Venke Sharma who will share best practices in AI, marketing, scaling, and building resilient products.
  

Why This Edition is Important

AsiaStartupExpo exists to bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and investor attention. In an ecosystem where hundreds of startups vie for attention, being shortlisted means more than just making the stage — it means validation, feedback, and exposure. This edition is especially meaningful because:

• The industries represented (AI, SaaS, fintech, cloud, EdTech, automation) are sectors where investor interest is high, but execution often separates winners from others.
  
• The format lets startups not only pitch, but also receive critique, connect with investors, and gain visibility across Asia.
  
• With key media and ecosystem platforms participating, there’s built-in amplification for those who make strong impressions.

We extend our hearty congratulations to these ten startups for making it to the shortlist. We believe their ventures have shown the promise, ambition, and diversity of Asia’s startup landscape. We encourage all stakeholders—founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem builders—to mark their calendars for September 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM SGT and join us virtually for what is set to be a high-impact, insightful session.

Stay tuned for final details and investor announcements, and get ready for a showcase of Asia’s next wave of innovation.