The 2023 Echelon Asia Summit is happening at the Singapore EXPO on 14-15 June 2023. Are you a startup founder, investor, corporate, or tech enthusiast? Don’t miss out on one of the most anticipated tech conferences in the region! Get your tickets now! For more information, visit the official Echelon page.

Registration for TOP100 is now open and we are looking forward to seeing your startup on the list!

TOP100 Program gives you the one golden chance to connect with hundreds of investors, showcase your startup at Echelon, pitch on the TOP100 stage, and access special programs. Find out what’s new in TOP100 and join here: https://bit.ly/TOP100_2023

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Now that Echelon Asia Summit is coming back in full swing, e27 is determined to make one of its key features, the TOP100, one of the best yet!

The TOP100 program is an annual initiative organised by e27 to showcase and recognise the most promising startups in the Asia-Pacific region.

The program is open to exciting new startups from the Asia-Pacific region with innovative ideas that break barriers across different industries. The selection of the TOP100 involves a rigorous screening process, including an evaluation of the startup’s product or service, team, market potential, and traction.

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The selected startups are given the opportunity to pitch their business ideas at the Echelon Asia Summit this June 14-15, 2023, at the Singapore Expo. The program also provides exposure to investors, mentors, and potential partners, enabling growth among participating startups and helping them expand their networks across the larger global tech ecosystem.

The TOP100 program has become one of the most prestigious startup competitions in the region, attracting thousands of applicants each year and providing valuable visibility and support to the most promising startups in the region.

17 startups closer to competing at this year’s TOP100

Being a frontrunner refers to startups close to making it to this year’s TOP100 program.

With all the amazing startups sprouting across the Asia-Pacific region’s vibrant tech startup ecosystem, we now present you with 17 frontrunners closer to competing at this year’s TOP100. Get to know them here!

WriterZen

Founded in 2021, WriterZen is a pioneer content SEO toolset that simplifies content lifecycle from creation to conversion. Tailored for all SEO expertise levels, WriterZen strives to deliver an exceptional user experience, while helping solve the most pressing issues for content creators in the new digital age by offering an advanced suite of tools for digital content creators to help them streamline their SEO (search engine optimization) workflow and produce content in the most efficient way.

More than 12,000 marketing teams, SEO professionals and agencies trust WriterZen to help them manage everything–from research to executing and optimizing content for better search results.

Wallet Codes

A one-stop platform for gamers to buy digital vouchers with ease and redeem them in peace, Wallet Codes offers a wide variety of over 50 digital top-up vouchers and gift cards at affordable prices, including Mobile Legends, PUBG UC, Steam, iTunes, Nintendo, and many more.

Wallet Codes’ top priority is to facilitate fast, secure, and convenient transactions on its platforms across all payment modes. Additionally, registered users will be enrolled in their P Points loyalty reward program with any purchase. The accumulated points can be used to redeem any product available on the platform. The highlight? There are no expiry dates or redemption periods. Furthermore, Wallet Codes also offers B2B partnerships for brand distributors and resellers looking to expand their portfolios.

Python RPA

Python RPA is developing a no-code SaaS platform for repetitive task automation. Anyone using their platform can create software bots (agent applications) that mimic human actions on a PC.

Key components include the No-code Studio, an integrated development environment for bots creation which features the following functionalities: no-code development of projects (scenarios for software bots), browser tasks automation, desktop tasks automation, MS Excel, and Google Sheets tasks automation; and the Python scripting 2. Orchestrator, a centralised software bots management server with the following functionalities: performance management, event logging, scheduling, queues, virtual machine management, and credentials management and encryption

Tokenizer NeoBank

Tokenizer enables users and businesses to store and transact Digital Assets and Fiat seamlessly in a single app for savings, transfers, payments, bill pay, investments, etc. In addition, Tokenizer is a gateway for users to easily access DeFi-based crypto yields. In addition to cryptocurrencies and fiats, Tokenizer is also a portal for tokenized assets such as real estate, bonds, etc where existing traditional assets are converted to tokens via industry-leading Asset Tokenization with Compliance and Trading infrastructure.

In short, Tokenizer is the complete Digital Assets super-app platform for the new era of banking and finance.

ZAKKI

ZAKKI is a startup dedicated to fostering an inclusive community for elderly individuals and people with disabilities through social technology. It is the flagship project of the Integrity Syariah, with a mission to promote micro-enterprises, volunteer communities, and support networks for these communities. During the COVID-19 pandemic, ZAKKI launched Naon, an anti-corruption and lost-and-found initiative, and developed MAHA, an educational game aimed at preventing discrimination and violence against children.

Additionally, ZAKKI operates the Rekan project, a volunteer network, and community learning center, as well as Kimar, a micro-business market platform for beneficiaries. ZAKKI #ForYou is a crowdsourced program that provides free goods, pets, and food to those in need.

Artopologi

Artopologi.com is an online platform that connects, serves, and grows the art ecosystem in its mission to regenerate art collectors in Indonesia. We provide online and offline platforms for artists and galleries to exhibit, sell, and authenticate artworks. Each of the artwork showcased in our marketplace comes with a digital certificate registered on blockchain as a physical asset-backed Non-Fungible Token as proof of authenticity. The certificate is minted directly by Artists and Galleries.

All types of collectors — whether aspiring ones, newbies or seasoned — can purchase art directly from the artists, from treasure troves of various galleries, or from private collections in IDR (Rupiah). We also offer B2B services to connect businesses or art enthusiasts with artists and artworks that are suitable for the brand identity and image they want to build.

Evalue8 Sustainability

Evalue8 automates carbon accounting. It enables organisations to produce greenhouse gas emission reports for stakeholders and identifies cost and greenhouse gas emission-saving opportunities. Evalue8 is a specialist software business based in Canberra that provides an enterprise sustainability platform to organisations to enable them to measure their progress towards becoming clean and green and to assist them in that process.

Their carbon accounting software links to accounting software to minimise your data entry effort and to enable your greenhouse gas emissions reporting to be as up-to-date as your information sources.

It also helps you document the calculations, which is important if you want to be able to demonstrate that you have achieved greenhouse gas emission reductions of 50% or more by 2030 or are carbon neutral by 2050, whether you wish to apply for Climate Active certification as carbon neutral or not.

Quest – Hire a Hero

Quest connects SMEs in Southeast Asia to a “cult-like” community of Gen Z gig workers within 5 minutes.

With increased pressures to reduce cost and full-time headcount, startups and SMEs in Southeast Asia are struggling to execute their ideas. On the other hand, 80% of Gen Zs are capable and hungry for alternate income sources.

At Quest, they give businesses everything they need to find, hire, and manage top gig talents for a fraction of the cost of agencies and freelance platforms.

Quest is on a mission to provide the next million jobs through flexible opportunities.

Longan Group

Longan Group is an ethical and inclusive debt management company supporting consumers and financial institutions to manage their finances more efficiently, on a mission to solve consumer indebtedness and promote financial health among the 2bn population across Asia, a $60bn market.

They provide debt solutions for banks, fintechs, and other financial institutions looking to improve cash flows and manage their balance sheets. They are headquartered in Singapore with core operations in Vietnam and Indonesia. They are actively working on further expansion.

South and Southeast Asia have experienced rapid growth in lending, both consumer and corporate, over the last 15 years. Home to some of the largest financial institutions in the world, there is an obvious void in place of professional receivable management companies. Longan Group is here to fix this problem.

Praketa Innotech Pvt Ltd

Praketa is a youth-led Indian social enterprise. Their young crew is working towards the 4th, 7th, 8th, 13th, & 17th UN Sustainable Development Goals: Affordable & Clean Energy – Climate Action – Quality Education – Decent Work and Economic Growth – Partnerships for the Goals.

They have been awarded and recognised by National & International organisations such as United Nations, Niti Aayog, Youth Sustainable Energy Hub (YSEH), Asian Development Bank, MIT, Atal Innovation Mission, and many more.

ExtraBread

ExtraBread is a decentralised lending protocol. The platform enables a more cost-effective and fully transparent model using a ready-to-go liquidity pool infrastructure by connecting investors and borrowers to democratise access to capital and finance opportunities.

Real-world assets can be tokenised into fractional digital ownerships and participants can turn these tokenised digital assets into multiple financial instruments.

Depositors can provide liquidity funds to earn a passive income, while asset owners are able to borrow or raise funds by collateralising their assets.

WeJammin

WeJammin is the perfect platform for singers, songwriters, artists, and producers to collaborate on creating new music. It’s a mobile app featuring Rap Studio and Song Maker capabilities, with a huge selection of beats and other sound effects to choose from.

Recording your vocals or instruments is a breeze — just use your earphone mic, and WeJammin will automatically compress, equalise, and apply reverb, delay, and other filters with a single tap. Whether you want to craft a hit single or just share something special with your friends and family, WeJammin has everything you need to bring your music to life.

Through cutting-edge technology and innovative tools, they are simplifying music production and fostering a global movement of music creators. With their mixing mastering AI model, they are planning to enable users to simply upload their songs on Spotify and other streaming platforms right through their phones.

Hewania

Hewania is the pet super platform covering vet telehealth, marketplace, content and community, to make pet parenting much easier than before. They are the official partner of the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association and aim to be the pioneer of the growing pet industry in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

They are helping pet owners to connect with credible veterinarians who are members of the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association, and provide the best pet supply products. They are also helping pet owners to find the nearest pet shop or clinic from their place in their online directory with 5000+ data from Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association.

Potioneer

Areix Analytics Limited

AREIX is an award-winning FinTech company that develops simple and high-performance financial management services for both sophisticated and novice investors.

Their offerings solve the challenge of users that cannot access returns from sophisticated strategies due to the complexity of backtesting automated models and implementing risk management practices.

Founded in HKSTP, AREIX is now backed by international accelerators, such as the 500 Global and the AppWorks. Having achieved 15+ accolades since 2020, AREIX is an innovative pioneer in the area of web 3.0 fintech. AREIX is now leveraging its technology and expertise to build an open, user-centric, and trustworthy ecosystem.

Augmenteed

Augmenteed is a software platform for designing and building digital workflows for front-line technicians at their job sites. They optimise the daily tasks of workers by deploying applications that replace outdated manual processes, resulting in improved productivity, better team collaboration, reduced errors, and lower costs.

They augment operations for standard operating procedures, maintenance and repair, technical support, and training.

Their platform is unique as it enables industrials to digitise their processes within weeks without coding and offers the flexibility to modify and update the workflows and layouts as per current requirements. Any changes to standard operating procedures and regulations can swiftly be updated in the application

MedsGo

MedsGo was created with the goal of making medicines and healthcare supplies convenient for Filipinos. Founded in 2023, MedsGo is a digital service that allows customers to order these items on the web. We team up with registered pharmacies and distributors to guarantee quick access to essential medical products. Our services are continually evolving, which include same-day delivery, a telephone health line, and an online prescription option.

It is MedsGo’s ambition to become the principal e-commerce provider of medical items and healthcare essentials around the Philippines. Our company seeks to revolutionize the purchasing process of medications, making it hassle-free and dispensing without the need to queue up at a store.

A step closer to the 2023 TOP100

After a rigorous screening process, these startups are a step closer to qualifying for this year’s TOP100.

If you are one of the founders of the startups above, a representative from e27 will be reaching out to you soon to discuss with you the next step in your application process. Feel free to get in touch with us for any inquiries.

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If you have an exciting startup with innovative ideas that can eclipse the best and the brightest in the region, join the 2023 TOP100 and stand a chance to pitch your ideas to some of the top investors in the Asia-Pacific at this year’s Echelon Asia Summit. Register for TOP100 here.

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