This track brings together the people, ideas and practical sessions shaping the next wave of Malaysia's startup ecosystem.
Expect a mix of talks, workshops, showcases and networking moments across this track.
Expect talks, workshops and showcases shaped around this track as the Cradle LIVE programme is released.
Investors are seeing more AI pitches than ever, so what makes one stand out? In this one-hour workshop, Odra Venture, a European investment and venture-building platform for AI automation startups, breaks down what it looks for at pre-seed and seed. Get practical pointers on using automation to scale lean, framing your AI story for investors, and getting ready for your next raise.
Getting to product-market fit is one milestone. Convincing growth investors you can scale is another. In this one-hour workshop, Eurazeo, a global investment group backing growth-stage companies across Southeast Asia, shares what it looks for at Series B and C. Learn which numbers matter, how to show you can scale across markets, and what to fix before you start your next raise.
As more capital flows into Southeast Asia, where and how it’s structured matters. In this one-hour workshop, Labuan IBFC, Malaysia’s international business and financial centre, explains how investors and fund managers use Labuan’s fund and partnership structures to invest across borders. Founders will gain insight into how regional VC funds are set up and what that means for their next raise. Expect a practical look at fund structures, the regulatory landscape and the opportunities ahead.
Most founders prepare a pitch. Fewer prepare for how investors actually think. This one-hour workshop flips the perspective, so you can see your startup the way an investor would. Learn what investors look for in a team and a business, what to have ready before your first meeting, and how to answer the tough questions with confidence. You’ll leave with a clear prep checklist and a sharper way to tell your story.