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Program Objective
To establish a Singapore-Malaysia Market Launcher Program to help foreign growth-stage startups expand into South-East Asia through Singapore and Malaysia. The program, jointly-run by Meet Ventures and Sunway iLabs (Sunway Group), will target key verticals such as Real Estate, Education, and Healthcare
ABOUT
Sunway iLabs
Sunway iLabs emerges as a dynamic fusion of collaboration and innovation, uniting the formidable forces of Sunway Group within a shared ecosystem aimed at nurturing entrepreneurship and catalysing market-driven innovations.
Sunway Group's real estate arm, Sunway Property, Sunway Property, lauded as a Master Community Developer under Sunway Group, is renowned for its innovative residential, commercial, and retail properties. Sunway Property spans Malaysia, China, Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, the UK, and Australia, earning consistent recognition as Malaysia's top developer.
Sunway Healthcare Group (SHG) leads Malaysia's private healthcare sector with its flagship quaternary hospital, Sunway Medical Centre, Sunway City Kuala Lumpur (SCKL), established in 1999. SHG collectively offers over 1150 beds and over 400 specialist consultants. Complementing its hospital network are ancillary healthcare businesses including Sunway Specialist Centre Damansara, Sunway Medical Centre Singapore, and Sunway Fertility Centre.
Sunway Education Group, established in 1987, is dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality education for all in Malaysia. With 23 educational entities under its umbrella, including Sunway University, Sunway College, and Sunway International Schools, Sunway Education Group is committed to continuous improvement and expansion, striving to become a world-class provider of quality education to all.
ABOUT
Meet Ventures
Meet Ventures, established in 2019, is an early-stage startup investor and innovation consultancy firm dedicated to driving transformative change. The firm specializes in running market access programs and innovation programs across South-East Asia. Some notable clients include Japan External Trade Organization, Seoul City Government, and Enterprise Singapore.
Meet Ventures currently has 4 offices in Singapore (HQ), Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The firm also has a total of 10 chapters across Asia. Each Chapter is helmed by an experienced industry veteran who provides insights and access to local markets.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Rocket Forward – Ignite Your Business in Singapore and Malaysia
Program Unique Selling Points (USPs)
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Exploration of collaborative opportunities with Sunway Group
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Facilitation of business introductions in Malaysia
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Facilitation of business introductions in Singapore
Program Target Startups
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Growth-stage startups and SMEs
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From mature markets outside of Southeast Asia
Program Pricing
US$5k program fee per participant.
All revenues will be split 50-50 between Sunway iLabs and Meet Ventures. (Pricing excludes airfare, accommodation, F&B, local transport and personal expenses.)
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PROGRAM STAFF
John Lim, MBA
Partner at Meet Ventures
John is a thought leader in the startup and innovation sector with close to 10 years of experience working in top VC firms and Big 4 consultancy firms.
Below is his career track record:
- Former Head of BD & Marketing at LongHash, a US$100M VC fund
- Former Program Manager at SGInnovate, a US$200M VC fund
- Former Senior Consultant at KPMG Innovate
- Investment Committee of Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
- Wharton VC Executive Program Alumni and AWS Startup Scout
John has also been invited to judge at major international pitch competitions such as Project Kairos 2018, Startup Elevate 2019, Suzhou Venture Contest 2020, Win In Nanjing Pitch Contest 2019 & 2022, KTO Global Challenge 2020 & 2021 & 2022, Launchpad 2022, Fly Asia Awards 2022 and Slingshot 2020 & 2021 & 2022 & 2023. He was also Keynote Speaker at the Yale-NUS China Summit 2019, Maritime Port Authority (Singapore) Innovation Summit 2019, QED ChangeMaker Forum 2022, TEDx Newton 2022, and Amalgam 2024.
Farhan Firdaus, MSc
Partner at Meet Ventures
Farhan has spent the last 10 years building and growing startups in numerous capacities and has a demonstrated history in deal sourcing and value creation.
Below is his career track record:
- Former COO at OraCare Group, largest dental group in SE Asia - Former Head of Corporate Affairs at Seristine Group, real estate developer
- Board Advisor at Singapore Polytechnic Business School
- Chua Thian Poh Scholar at Nanyang Technological University
- Slingshot Domain Finals Judge in 2022 and 2023
Farhan was recognized as an Outstanding Young Singaporean with the Ten Outstanding Young Person Singapore Merit Award and the Nanyang Outstanding Young Alumni Award by the Nanyang Technological University. He was also recognized for being an emerging thought leader in the development of startups and new ventures as an EUVP Fellow by the European Union and as an IVLP Fellow by the US Department of State.
Terrence Hoon, BAcc and BBus
Director of Insights at Meet Ventures
Terrence has more than 5 years of working experience in tech startup & operations, venture capital investments and corporate strategy in MNCs.
Below is his career track record:
- Former Investor at Qualgro Partners, a VC that invests in Series A/B tech companies
- Former Project Lead at Stellar, a Series Pre-A venture-backed tech company
- Other roles in investments and corporate strategy: Antler, Bank of Singapore, Julius Baer
Terrence helps to connect organisations that have multi-national ambitions with startups and venture ecosystems across Southeast Asia, to facilitate market research and gather on-the-ground intelligence for a broad range of business contexts.
Bella Puteri, MSc
Senior Associate at Meet Ventures
Bella has more than 5 years of experience in the startup and media industry.
Below is her career track record:
- Program Manager for WingArc Accelerator Program
- Program Manager for KOCCA Launchpad Program
- Former Production Coordinator at Spotify
Bella supports our accelerator and market access programs at Meet Ventures, providing strategic smooth operational support for our clients and portfolio startups.
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Karen Lau
Chief Operations Officer
at Sunway iLabs
With 360° experience in startup investment, venture building, and research commercialisation, Karen works closely with corporates, entrepreneurs, and the university community to turn ideas into commercially viable products and scale businesses for success. She is the Chief Operations Officer of Sunway Innovation Labs, the innovation arm of one of the largest conglomerates in Malaysia - Sunway Group.
A startup ecosystem builder, Karen leads the key portfolios of Sunway iLabs, such as the Venture Lab, which scales Malaysia and cross-border startups through market access and investment. Apart from her venture's role, she also leads the entrepreneurship arm of Sunway University, iLabs Foundry.
Brendan Beh
Ventures Development Executive
at Sunway iLabs
Brendan is Ventures Development Executive at Sunway iLabs, driving innovation and growth through strategic partnerships and entrepreneurial initiatives. Experienced in fostering startup ecosystems, nurturing early-stage ventures, and accelerating business development. Proven track record in corporate innovation, venture investments, and ecosystem building across diverse industries. Passionate about leveraging technology and entrepreneurship to solve real-world challenges. Seeking opportunities to collaborate with visionary entrepreneurs and organizations to create impactful ventures and drive sustainable growth.