In today’s fast-moving innovation economy, what is the real challenge for early stage founders? Is it building solutions? Or coming up with new innovation? Yes, but most of everything, early stage founders are often left desperate more in gaining access, especially to the right networks of investors and strategic partners. AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025, hosted by beSUCCESS Media Group in collaboration with AsiaTechDaily and KoreaTechDesk, addresses this gap by creating a direct channel between startups and investors who are actively shaping the region’s digital future. Even better, you can do it from anywhere.

AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025: A Curated Gateway for Asia’s Startup Ecosystem

Returning after two successful events this year, AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025 will take place virtually on September 19, 2025, offering founders a rare opportunity to pitch live, receive structured feedback, and explore funding discussions with a panel of ten leading investors.

The focus sectors of this edition — AI, SaaS, consumer tech, and sustainability — reflect some of the most competitive and well-funded areas in Asia’s startup ecosystem.

Where Virtual Pitches Lead to Real Partnerships

Asia’s venture capital activity remains robust, with billions raised across core tech sectors. Yet early-stage companies often struggle to secure meaningful investor time. AsiaStartupExpo solves this by curating 10 investors split into two rooms, ensuring each founder gets to pitch twice — doubling visibility and engagement.

The format combines 4 minutes of pitching and 4 minutes of investor dialogue, mirroring the real-world intensity of venture meetings. This structure forces clarity of storytelling while allowing investors to challenge assumptions, assess scalability, and evaluate founder readiness in real time.

Unlike one-off demo events, the Expo prioritizes actionable outcomes. Investor interest translates into direct introductions and structured follow-ups, moving conversations from pitch to funding. For startups still preparing for scale, the benefit comes in the form of targeted, sector-specific feedback that accelerates their growth trajectory.

Meet the Brilliant Investor Panel

The AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025 panel features an impressive mix of venture capital leaders, investment bankers, and seasoned angels across Asia, MENA, and global markets. Among them:

• Poom Tanthaprabha (SeaX Ventures) – Investing in exponential technologies from AI to biotech and sustainability.
• Siddharth Verma (Grayscale Ventures) – Pre-seed investor in AI data infrastructure, also founder of MagicBall.
• Charlie Streeter (Voluntas Group) – Driving commercialization strategies and investment in early-stage ventures across APAC.
• Vasudha Madhavan (Ostara Advisors) – Climate-tech and EV investment specialist behind landmark deals in India.
• Nabeel Shariff (One Degree) – Operator-turned-investor with a $42M+ early-stage portfolio spanning 20+ companies.
• Aviram Jenik (Rabbit VC) – Serial entrepreneur with exits in cybersecurity and SaaS, now mentoring global founders.
• Ze Tian Go (Qualgro Ventures) – Analyst supporting M&A and fundraising advisory for tech-driven businesses.
• Sunay Kumat – Vice President in investment banking and active angel investor in consumer and AI startups.
• Sajju Jain – Angel investor and entrepreneur with three decades of experience in emerging markets.
• Yuri Asahina (Honda Xcelerator Ventures) – Corporate VC building solutions for a carbon-neutral future of mobility.

The diversity of these Q3 investor judges of AsiaStartupExpo 2025 ensures participating startups connect with investors who not only provide capital but also bring operational expertise, corporate networks, and sectoral insights.

Event Highlights

AsiaStartupExpo returns for its third quarter in 2025 with a fully virtual format, giving founders the flexibility to pitch from anywhere while keeping pace with their demanding schedules.

The event will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 1 PM to 3.30 PM SGT (2 – 4.30 PM KST) via Zoom, offering startups a dedicated platform to present their innovations directly to investors in structured, outcome-driven sessions.

At this virtual pitching event, participating startups will benefit from a format designed to maximize visibility and impact:

• Dual-Room Investor Access: Each founder presents twice, ensuring stronger recall and broader engagement.
• Structured 4+4 Pitching Format: Four minutes of storytelling followed by four minutes of investor dialogue for balanced exposure.
• Pre-Event Rehearsal: Startups refine pitches with feedback to sharpen delivery and avoid common pitfalls.
• Post-Event Follow-Up: Investor interest leads to direct introductions, moving discussions beyond the pitch.
• Extended Ecosystem Visibility: Media coverage and networking opportunities open doors to partnerships, talent, and new markets.

Building Long-Term Impact

Beyond a regular pitching event, AsiaStartupExpo is a relationship-building catalyst designed to compress months of investor outreach into a single high-impact event. It offers a golden chance for global startups to sharpen strategies, secure funding conversations, and gain strategic visibility across Asia’s competitive markets.

At the same time, it also provides investors and corporates direct access to a curated pipeline of ventures with real potential to scale.

As Asia strengthens its position as a global startup hub, AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025 ensures that founders and funders build lasting relationships, spark cross-border collaborations, and unlock opportunities that drive real growth.

AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025 – Apply Now

For ambitious founders ready to scale, AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025 is your opportunity to step onto a curated stage and meet the investors actively shaping Asia’s tech future.

Applications are open NOW. Only shortlisted startups will be invited to pitch, ensuring every participant receives the visibility and attention they deserve.

Virtual Stage, Real Connection – Asia’s Innovation Just One Click Away.

Don’t miss the chance to secure funding conversations, gain ecosystem-wide exposure, and fast-track your entry into Asia’s rapidly growing innovation landscape.

🔗 Apply now to pitch at AsiaStartupExpo Q3 2025 ⬇️

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