At e27, we love celebrating the innovation and progress of startups across Southeast Asia and beyond. Our Startup Milestones feature has become a go-to platform for founders to share key updates—from product launches to funding successes and strategic partnerships.

Why sharing your milestones matters

Startups thrive on momentum, and each milestone represents a significant step forward. Whether it’s securing funding, expanding into new markets, or launching a groundbreaking product, these achievements shape the startup landscape and inspire others in the ecosystem.

By showcasing these moments, startups not only build credibility but also attract potential investors, partners, and customers.

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This week, we’re thrilled to highlight ten startups that have shared their latest milestones.

Here’s a look at their incredible progress:

SkilledIn Green (Product: Recognised as a Top 50 edutech in SEA by HolonIQ): SkilledIn Green has been named among the 2024 Southeast Asia Top 50 edutech startups by HolonIQ! As one of only four startups recognised in the Workforce and Skills category, this milestone underscores the startup’s impact on the future of education and skill development.
xcube.co (Expansion: Launched xcube.academy): xcube.co has introduced xcube.academy, a corporate university designed to equip leaders in Southeast Asia and the Middle East with the knowledge and skills needed for venture building and strategic innovation.
Defy (Customer: Secured a strategic customer partnership): Defy has entered into a strategic partnership with Shamsaha to provide underserved women with financial tools. This expansion marks their first step beyond the GCC region into Indonesia, reinforcing their mission to close financial gaps globally.
Mela Platforms (Customer: Shoppable content for Flipkart & Housing.com): Mela now powers shoppable content for Flipkart and Housing.com, transforming passive browsing into interactive shopping. This development is a major leap forward in video commerce and seamless purchasing experiences.
The Iterative Collective (Funding: Raised US$1.2M in seed round): The Iterative Collective, an indie game publisher, has successfully secured US$1.2 million in seed funding. This funding will support its mission to empower independent game developers and bring innovative games to the market.
AutoKon (Partnerships: Strategic collaboration with DGT): AutoKon has forged a strategic partnership with PT Duta Graha Teknika (DGT), leveraging 40-plus years of construction expertise from NKE. This collaboration strengthens its capabilities in the construction and engineering sectors.
AutoKon (Team: Assembled a mission-driven founding team): AutoKon has built a strong, execution-focused founding team with the right mix of expertise and leadership, setting the stage for long-term venture success.
VFlowTech (Funding: Secured first SEA venture debt financing by CCIS): VFlowTech has secured non-dilutive venture debt financing from CCIS, a subsidiary of Hokkoku Bank Group. As the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, this milestone paves the way for further innovation and expansion.
EDGE Tutor International (Funding: Raised US$1M in pre-Series A round): EDGE Tutor has closed a US$1 million pre-Series A round to fuel its global expansion. With ambitious plans to scale its tutor capacity to 5,000 by 2026, this funding also strengthens its AI-driven training and quality assurance.
ChatterBooth (Expansion: Now available in multiple countries): ChatterBooth has expanded its availability, allowing users across Australia, Austria, Brunei, Canada, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, and the US to download the app.

Be part of the Startup Milestone movement!

These remarkable milestones highlight the resilience and creativity of the startup community. If your startup has a major achievement to share, don’t miss out on the opportunity to gain visibility and connect with investors and partners.

Alternatively, you may share your milestones through this form: https://tally.so/r/mRvYyp.

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