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Elevating Founders is Informa Tech’s dedicated programme for startups and scaleups, powered by Founders Forum, a global network of the world’s most inspirational founders, global leaders, senior investors and disruptive rising stars.

This event brings together a highly curated cohort of startups and scaleups with world-changing potential with investors, tech giants and the media to support and transform the future of Asia’s tech ecosystem.

Join us at Elevating Founders Asia to witness the next disruptors of the Asian tech ecosystem go head to head in the pitch offs, showcase their products or service on the virtual show floor and shape the future of Asian tech!

Elevating Founders in Numbers

Startup Criteria

  • Seed level of funding under $5 million
  • 1-10 employees
  • Under 3 years in business

Scaleup Criteria

  • Series A+ level of funding under $20 million
  • 10+ employees
  • 20% YOY revenue growth over 3 years

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