As we pass the halfway mark of 2024, it is clear that this year has been a pivotal one for e27, marked by significant milestones that reflect our continued growth and innovation.
We continue to strengthen our commitment to the Southeast Asian (SEA) tech startup ecosystem by providing entrepreneurs with the tools to build and grow their companies, as reflected in our various products and services. We have also collaborated with various partners in the ecosystem to realise our common goals.
While this is a tad late, I am excited to share some key milestones and celebrate our incredible progress at e27!
Our company is in robust health
We proudly announce that H1 2024 has been our strongest financial performance to date, a clear testament to our products and services’ tangible impact across the tech ecosystem. This achievement underscores the value we bring to the community as we continue to empower innovation, growth, and collaboration across the region.
We concluded Echelon X 2024
Echelon X 2024 was our largest and most impactful conference yet, doubling the floor space from previous years and featuring 153 speakers, moderators, and facilitators across over 100 sessions on four stages, in private rooms, and round tables.
We were honoured to have Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How to open the event, emphasising AI adoption, upskilling, and growth in Singapore’s digital economy.
With support from 150 sponsors and exhibitors and nearly 60 partners, we facilitated thousands of business-matching connections and meetings, creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation across the tech ecosystem. We also showcased over 50 companies in our TOP100 programme this year, with multiple of them raising fundraising rounds and securing partnerships across the region.
We recorded all our content sessions, and you can access all the videos here with a Pro account.
Announced Echelon Philippines 2024 in partnership with Brainsparks
We are thrilled to witness the rise of the Philippines’ tech ecosystem. While e27 has held smaller events in the country over the years, I have personally engaged with the local community—speaking at events and mentoring numerous startups.
Today, we have over 1,000 companies from the Philippines in our database and nearly 350 investors on e27 expressing interest in investing in this vibrant market. The growth is undeniable, and we’re committed to deepening our involvement in the region.
We recently showcased a list of 30 exciting startups in the Philippines to give the community a sense of the kind of companies being built locally. Some of the Founders will speak at Echelon, so do check them out!
To give you a better sense of the opportunity, check out our interview with Foxmont Capital Managing Partner Franco Varona and Founding Partner Jelmer Ikink on the middle class population in the Philippines and our showcase of Cento Ventures’s report on investment flow in the region.
Join us for Echelon Philippines 2024 and be part of the rising local tech ecosystem.
Refreshed our homepage
While it may seem like a small update, refreshing our homepage was a thoughtful and user-centric effort to better serve the 450,000+ users we have welcomed over the past three months. We listened closely to user feedback to create a more holistic experience catering to our community’s diverse needs.
Whether you are diving into insightful articles, discovering startups, connecting with investors, or exploring job opportunities, our goal is to make e27 even more intuitive and engaging. With enhanced visibility and accessibility of content, revamped widgets for contributors, startups, investors, and jobs, and a spotlight on partner events, we’ve ensured that every user can seamlessly find value and stay connected to the ecosystem.
Privileged to have continued support from partners
Our partnerships have driven innovation and created meaningful opportunities across the region. We have had the privilege of working alongside visionary partners who share our commitment to fostering growth in the startup ecosystem.
A standout example is our collaboration on the Future of Capitalism Startup Competition, offering startups a unique chance to secure up to US$1 million in funding. Additionally, through the SAFE STEPS D-Tech Community Hub in partnership with the Prudence Foundation, we continue to help organizations scale their disaster tech operations globally.
H1 2024 also marked the beginning of our exciting new partnership with Oceanbase, where together, we took steps to empower Indonesia’s digital economy—projected to reach US$330 billion by 2030. These partnerships reflect the strength of our collaborative spirit and the collective impact we can make when we work together to support the tech community.
Introduced Contributor Dashboard for our Community
The one thing our community wanted to know was when their posts were getting published and how well they were doing. We decided to launch a dashboard to streamline article management, monitoring, sharing, and writing and this has been a hit among our users.
Our team
None of this would have been possible without the dedication and brilliance of our amazing team. I want to thank every member of the e27 team for their relentless commitment and passion. You have driven innovation, navigated challenges, and worked tirelessly to push our mission forward.
Gratitude to our Community:
To our users, partners, and friends in the tech ecosystem, thank you for your unwavering support. Every interaction, partnership, and shared insight helps us grow and continue to deliver value to you.
We look forward to continuing this journey with all of you as we strive to create even more opportunities in the second half of 2024.
Here’s to the next chapter!
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