Connect your startup with industry & investment experts

Elevating Founders, powered by Founders Forum, is a unique startup event located at the heart of TechXLR8 Asia. This event connects the early stage startups who have world-changing potential, with a highly curated mix of investors, the media, and tech giants, to support, shape, and transform the future of Asia's tech ecosystem.

Open to startups and scaleups by application only, successful applicants will have the opportunity to showcase their companies as part of Startup City. They will be rewarded with exhibition space, the chance to pitch their product or service to a selection of judges who are at the forefront of digital transformation, whilst also being able to meet over 40,000+ attendees as part of the TechXLR8 Asia Festival.

Startup Criteria

  • Seed level of funding under $6 million
  • 1-10 employees
  • Under 3 years in business

Scaleup Criteria

  • Series A+ level of funding under $19 million
  • 10+ employees
  • 20% YOY revenue growth over 3 years

How you can get involved

Main Stage Sponsor

$45,000

Lounge Sponsor

$55,000

Workshop Host

$15,000

Exhibit

$7,000 - $70,000

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