廣受各界期待、由 AppWorks (之初加速器) 主辦的 AppWorks Demo Day #25 + Wistron Demo Day #3，隨著台灣疫情趨緩、逐步解封、國門漸開之際，在今日 (12/15) 於台北登場，有 15 支來自 AppWorks Accelerator #25、5 支來自 Wistron Accelerator #3，共 20 支台灣及國際新創團隊輪番登場，展現過去 3 個多月的加速成果。

過往 12 年半來，每年舉辦兩次的 AppWorks Demo Day，是大東南亞 (東協 + 台灣) 新創圈的盛事之一。舉辦的主要目的，在於為每屆的 AppWorks Accelerator / Wistron Accelerator 團隊提供舞台，並促進新創社群的國際交流、投資、商務媒合，以及創造更多的可能性。AppWorks Demo Day #25 採取線下線上混合模式，讓不管是台灣或國際新創，能持續面向目標市場，呈現他們的產品、商業模式以及創業成果。除了今日登場的台灣實體版本，主要展示目標台灣市場的新創，AppWorks 另外在兩天前，已發佈國際線上版本，展示以國際市場為目標的新創。

本次 Demo Day 實體版為邀請制，超過 300 位來自創投、企業領袖、企業創投、成功新創、媒體代表蒞臨，與處在創新最前緣的創業者進行第一手交流，持續為大東南亞地區的創業生態系挹注能量、創造蓬勃發展。 

AppWorks 自 2010 年啟動第一屆創業加速器以來，就持續積極與各方合作，累積更大的影響力，為創業者打造最佳的協助平台。AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨指出：「儘管今年以來資本進入緊縮循環，AppWorks 仍持續看好 ABS (AI / Blockchain / Southeast Asia) 三大典範轉移的長期顛覆，以及因此帶來的創業機會。以區塊鏈為例，近期許多交易所、儲蓄平台與對沖基金，因管理不當、人謀不臧而破產倒閉，但真正去中心化的 DeFi 等服務仍持續成長，足以證明長期板塊位移的巨大力量。優秀創業者抓住大勢，持續為世界帶來效率革新、賦能弱勢與企業治理的新模式，因此，與新創合作完全符合大企業推進 ESG 的目的，我預期下一階段將有更多企業投入。」

AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨

AppWorks Accelerator #25 共 15 支團隊登場

從加入 AppWorks Accelerator #25 的新創團隊身上，可看出 AppWorks Accelerator 持續吸引越來越多國際優秀創業團隊參加，繼續引領大東南亞地區創業生態前進。今年 9 月開始加速的 AppWorks Accelerator #25，共招募 31 支新創，其中包括 12 支 Web3 新創、10 支 AI / IoT 新創、以及 9 支新創深耕東南亞的數位經濟。這些新創由 76 位創業者組成，分別來自 15 個市場，橫跨台灣、印尼、菲律賓、新加坡、馬來西亞、香港、美國、加拿大、法國、烏克蘭、哈薩克等，其中更有約 40% 為連續創業者。

這次 15 支登場的 AppWorks Accelerator #25 新創團隊，簡介如下：

1. ARTOGO: 藝術、文化、社群 Metaverse 沈浸式體驗
2. Seneca ESG: 企業、金融機構 ESG 工作流程自動化軟體
3. Fitscovery: 健身中心、個人教練線上營運與管理平台
4. Skilio: 東南亞 Z 世代人才招募平台
5. AI Guided: 以 AI / IoT 技術提供視障者、銀髮族的視覺引導系統
6. Cast LMS: 客製化線上學習管理系統
7. Bee Prepared: 職場人士準備考試與證照的學習平台
8. BintanGO: 創作者商業、財務、創作管理工具
9. Storeberry: 全通路零售商 SaaS 解決方案
10. Dynacyte 動感細胞: 新世代生物反應器 (Bioreactor) 促進生技發展民主化 
11. Elite XP: Web3 GameFi 平台
12. Protoworld: 新世代創作者 Metaverse
13. Hive Keychain: 加密貨幣錢包 
14. Niomon: 加密貨幣錢包 
15. OlaWealth: Web3 智能交易 App

Wistron Accelerator #3 共 5 支團隊登場

繼 AppWorks Accelerator #25 團隊之後，另一個重頭戲是 Wistron Accelerator #3 團隊登場。緯創資通身為全球 ICT 產業的領導廠商之一，近幾年在強化研發、提升技術創新、多元化產品開發、建立新技術產業鏈以及創新平台、前瞻性投資等策略上，展現出傑出成果，也使得 Wistron Accelerator 不僅廣受外界關注，更成為台灣大企業與新創策略合作的指標。 

緯創與 AppWorks 從 2014 年開始合作，是 AppWorks Fund II、Fund III 的主要股東之一，之後也陸續投資了 MoBagel (AW#16)、ANIWARE (AW#17) 與 LucidPix (AW#18) 等自 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的新創校友，雙方有長期的策略合作關係與默契，並在 2021 年 9 月首度啟動 Wistron Accelerator 緯創垂直加速器，由 AppWorks 提供營運等核心業務。緯創加速器每年限額招募兩屆，前三屆共有 19 支新創團隊獲選加入。

緯創資通董事長林憲銘指出：「透過緯創加速器與各領域的新創合作，不著眼於短期效益，只要創新的火花，能為社會帶來長期的正面影響力，不論直接與間接，緯創都將是受益者。」根據過往三屆的實證經驗，緯創憑藉著在全球 ICT 產業的領導地位，以及上下游生態系的完整佈局，在 PoC 實驗場域、軟硬體整合開發、新創生態系協作三個面向上，為加入緯創加速器的新創團隊，提供最實質的挹注與加速。

緯創資通董事長林憲銘

Wistron Accelerator #4 正在招募中，開放 AI、物聯網、雲端、資安、教育與醫療新創申請，並將從 2023 年 3 月起開始加速。過去一年半來，在緯創由上至下、由內而外的推動與努力下，Wistron Accelerator #4 將聯合緯創及其集團旗下緯創醫學、緯育，以及緯穎科技、啟碁科技、緯創軟體等公司共同參與，與新創探索各種合作機會，由各公司副總經理以上的高階主管親自參與，除了擔任 Mentors，提供獲選的新創與創業者在個人經驗、產業洞察、事業經營的交流外，也將提供新創進行 PoC 實驗、加速商業模式成長的場域，新創可因此大幅減少摸索、試錯與實驗的機會成本。

這次 5 支登場的 Wistron Accelerator #3 新創團隊，簡介如下：

1. QTCOMM 酷堤康: 導入台灣統一發票系統至東南亞市場
2. Cyclops AR: 工廠遠距協作的 AR 及 AI / IoT 解決方案
3. Black solution Nanotech: 用於散熱和減少射頻干擾的石墨烯複合奈米材料
4. Super Chain: 協助電商優化銷售決策的 AI 系統
5. R2C2: 協作機器人作業系統

LINE Taiwan X LINE TAXI 對談：大企業收購新創，疫情危機變轉機

LINE 台灣董事長暨執行長陳立人 (中)、LINE TAXI 執行長陳泰成 (右)

除了新創輪番登台，每屆 AppWorks Demo Day，都會安排一場大企業與新創的對談，期望在大企業如何與新創展開策略合作這個面向上，為外界帶來更多參考與啟發。本屆邀請 LINE 台灣董事長暨執行長陳立人、LINE TAXI 執行長陳泰成同台分享經驗。LINE TAXI 前身為 TaxiGo (AW#11)，由來自香港、前 Qualcomm 工程師陳泰成在 2016 年創辦，乘客只需使用 LINE 就可叫計程車，是台灣第一個運用 Chatbot 技術叫車的平台，並在 2019 年 12 月由 LINE Taiwan 完成投資成為最大股東，TaxiGo 原經營團隊與 LINE 攜手經營「LINE TAXI 叫車平台」。

然而，此後才是巨大挑戰的開始，因為隨即爆發 Covid 19 疫情，讓實體經濟活動急凍，直接重擊交通運輸產業。在 LINE 從數據、平台、生態系的全力協助下，原本就在技術與商業模式領先的 LINE TAXI 快速因應變局，例如，當台灣疫情升為三級後，LINE TAXI 在兩週內推出蔬菜箱宅配、一個月內推出高級餐廳餐盒外送服務，讓計程車司機從載人改為送貨，不僅得以穩住生計，在當時因線上購物暴增、全台物流吃緊之際，LINE TAXI 另闢蹊徑為社會大眾創造物流服務新能量。3 年來，LINE TAXI 每月搭乘數成長 4 倍，串接 LINE Pay 帶動車資無現金支付比例達到九成，雙方的合作，在乘客與司機兩端，不論是用戶數量或使用者體驗，都獲得明顯提升。  

陳立人指出：「TaxiGo 團隊非常聰明，在沒有太多行銷投資下，就能運用 LINE 的工具做出好成績。從 LINE TAXI 的成功經驗，讓我們相信，透過 LINE 提供的平台協助、豐富的使用者數據、串接生態系各種應用等支持，由新創來發揮營運上的創意，就是最好的雙贏模式。」陳泰成也指出：「我們從 Day 1 就建構在 LINE 生態系上，雙方合作是很自然的結果，內外溝通也很順利，在獲得 LINE 各方面的充分支持下，對未來持續推出創新服務與成長充滿期待。」 

呼應緯創、LINE 積極與新創策略合作的經驗，林之晨也在本屆 Demo Day 中，以台灣大哥大總經理的身份和經驗，發表「大企業與新創合作，等於投入 ESG」主題演講，為大企業與新創間的策略合作提供新觀點。林之晨舉例，由於新創的創新技術、產品、服務、商業模式，通常立基於為人力、物力、時間、能源使用效率帶來具體提升；新創能為社會創造新工作以及人才向上流動的機會；新創掌握最前緣的科技與商業變化，以及管理新世代人才的方式與思維 ⋯⋯ 等多項原因，大企業與新創的合作，除了帶來長期的商業回報外，也能讓大企業提升在 ESG (Environmental 環境、Social 社會、Governance 公司治理) 三大面向的貢獻，善盡企業公民責任。

AppWorks 生態系持續加速成長

隨著 AppWorks Accelerator #25 加入，AppWorks Accelerator 所打造的新創生態系與創業者社群，飛輪正不斷加速轉動，為大東南亞地區的經濟發展帶來實質貢獻。具體成績包括：活躍新創累積至 472 家、共 1,522 位創業者；所有新創加總年營業額為 152 億美元 (約為 4,668 億新台幣)，年增 9%；提供就業數 23,390 位，年增 16%；累積募資金額 54 億美元 (約為 1,658 億新台幣)，年增 14%；總價值 315 億美元 (約為 9,673 億新台幣)，年增 13%。儘管在資本市場進入緊縮循環的逆風時期，AppWorks 生態系各項指標均繳出正成長的佳績。

原檔下載：State of The AppWorks Ecosystem (December 2022) 

同時，AppWorks Accelerator 自從 2018 年開始積極招募來自 Web3 領域的新創，目前，整體生態系共有 106 家活躍新創、221 位創業者來自 Web3 領域；加總年營業額為 18 億美元 (約為 553 億新台幣)，年增 30%；累積募資金額 11 億美元 (約為 338 億新台幣)，年增 49%；總價值 140 億美元 (約為 4,299 億新台幣)，年增 33%。AppWorks Accelerator 持續招募 Web3、AI / IoT 領域，以及目標東南亞市場的創業者。

關於 AppWorks 之初加速器集團

2009 年成立，由「創業者」為「創業者」設立的加速器，以及基於加速器發展的新創社群與創投機構，致力在大東南亞地區協助下世代的創業者，抓住數位革命的成長機會。正如同 Mobile Internet 帶來了巨變，我們相信 ABS – AI、Blockchain 與 Southeast Asia 是今日的三大典範轉移。我們認為，創造一個偉大事業的過程中，團隊是主角，而投資人則是配角，我們專注扮演配角，從種子時期開始支持有想法的團隊，一路陪著他們打造區域級、世界級的偉大企業。AppWorks 目前共提供 Accelerator、Funds 與 School 等三項主要服務。

更多資訊：appworks.tw

關於 AppWorks Accelerator 之初加速器

2010 年成立，每半年嚴選本區域最具潛力的新創團隊進駐。輔導新創團隊尋找 Product-Market Fit、幫助成長期團隊建立 Sustainable / Scalable Business Models。成立以來，從 AppWorks Accelerator 畢業的活躍新創已達 472 家、1,522 位創業者。AppWorks 生態系所有新創加總營業額達 152 億美元，年增 9%；提供就業數 23,390 位，年增 16%；累積募資金額 54 億美元，年增 14%；總價值 315 億美元，年增 13%。其中，AppWorks 生態系已有 106 家活躍新創、221 位創業者來自 Web3 領域，整體營業額達 18 億美元，年增 30%；累積募資金額 11 億美元，年增 49%；總價值 140 億美元，年增 33%。

更多資訊：appworks.tw/accelerator

關於 AppWorks Funds 之初創投基金

AppWorks 管理三支創投基金總共募集 2.12 億美元，我們與認同 AppWorks 理念的投資人合作，其中包括在科技製造、金融、媒體等領域領先的企業。我們通常投資種子輪至 C 輪的新創，每年進行 20 個投資案，目前為止已投資超過 80 家新創，其中許多在其所處產業或領域中居於領先地位，如：Lalamove、Dapper Labs / Flow、Animoca Brands、91APP、Figment、Carousell、ShopBack、Tiki、17LIVE、KKday 等。此外，AppWorks Funds 至今已有 5 個 IPO 案 (Uber、隆中網絡、創業家兄弟、松果購物、91APP)、4 個 IEO 案，以及 1 隻百角獸 ( Hectocorn)、2 隻十角獸 (Decacorn) 與 5 隻獨角獸 (Unicorn) 。

更多資訊：appworks.tw/investments

關於 AppWorks School 之初學校

AppWorks School 成立於 2016 年，致力協助渴望投身數位、網路與電商產業的人才，提供免費、實作、高效、與業界結合的紮實培訓計畫。成立至今，已培訓超過 600 位學員，其中 90% 投身於網路界，在台灣大哥大、momo、91APP、KKBOX、Line TV、WeMo Scooter、Line Taxi、Hahow、VoiceTube 與 Gogoro 等知名新創與科技公司擔任軟體工程師。現提供軟體培訓營、校園培訓計畫、在職進修、企業代訓等服務，經營 iOS、Android、Front-End、Back-End、Data Engineering、Automation Test、System Design、Blockchain 等課程專班。

更多資訊：school.appworks.tw

【歡迎 Web3 / DAO、AI / IoT 以及目標 Southeast Asia 的創業者，加入 AppWorks Accelerator】 

【歡迎 AI、物聯網、雲端、資安、教育與醫療科技的創業者，加入 Wistron Accelerator】  

AppWorks’ highly anticipated Demo Day brings the best of both AppWorks Accelerator #25 and Wistron Accelerator #3.This particular demo day will feature 20 (15 + 5) startups, with 5 teams in the web3 space to give you a glimpse into the innovative application of blockchain technology and the decentralized future. At the same time, many teams from the AI / IoT field are utilizing frontier technologies to transform our business and life. Among these rising stars, we’ll also have international teams joining us from Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Canada, France, and the US.

This past half year, AppWorks Accelerator recruited 31 teams across AW#25, of which 12 are focusing on web3 specifically, and 10 focusing on AI / IoT. There are 76 founders in total who span 15 different markets including Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Hong Kong, US, Canada, France, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan, etc., and more than one-third of which are serial entrepreneurs.

We’re also pleased to introduce Wistron Accelerator #3. Over the past year, AppWorks has been working with Wistron, one of the world’s leading ICT manufacturers, to identify and cultivate startups that can help the organization charter new avenues of growth over the next decade, whether that’s through technology partnerships or PoCs.

You can find a brief introduction to each pitching team and founder below:

AppWorks Accelerator #25

1. ARTOGO: Immersive digital experiences for art, culture, and communities in the metaverse

Howard Yang | [email protected] | artogo.tw

2. Seneca ESG: ESG workflow automation software for corporates and financial institutions

Jonathan Ha | [email protected] | senecaesg.com

3. Fitscovery: Online marketplace for fitness activities

Michael Jiang | [email protected] | fitscovery.com

4. Skilio: Skills-based hiring platform for Gen Zs

Felix Tan | [email protected] | skilio.co

5. AI Guided: AI/IoT-based visual guiding system for the visually impaired and elderly

Florence Chan | [email protected] | ai-guided.com

6. Cast LMS: Canva for e-learning

Agno Almario | [email protected] | castlms.com

7. Bee Prepared: Software as a career coach

Carmen | [email protected] | beeprepared.info

8. BintanGO: Financial solutions, productivity, and monetization tools for creators

Jason Lee | [email protected] | bintango.com

9. Storeberry: Omni-channel retail SaaS solution

Cyrus So | [email protected] | storeberry.ai

10. Dynacyte 動感細胞: Next-generation bioreactors to democratize biotechnology

Alan She | [email protected] | dynacyte.com

11. Elite XP: GameFi platform for web2 and web3 games

Justin Wong | [email protected] | elitexp.io

12. Protoworld: Open metaverse for the next-gen creators

Ziii | [email protected] | protoworld.io

13. Hive Keychain: Non-custodial crypto wallet for gamers and content creators

Quentin Correa | [email protected] | hive-keychain.com

14. Niomon: Crypto wallet for web3 gamers

Jay Leung | [email protected] | niomon.io

15. OlaWealth: Web3 trading intelligence app

Jason Chan | [email protected] | areix-ai.com

Wistron Accelerator #3

1. QTCOMM 酷堤康: Solving tax issue in SEA

Tiffany Hsiao | [email protected] | indochat.co.id

2. Cyclops AR: Mobile based AR/AIoT solution for the industrial workplace

Benny Siu 蕭子聰 | [email protected] | cyclops-ar.com

3. Black solution Nanotech: Graphene nanocomposites for thermal dissipating and RF interference suppressing

Zach Wu 吳豐宇 | [email protected] | blacksolnano.com

4. Super Chain: Turn data into sales revenue by AI

Cat Yung | [email protected] | super-chain.tech

5. R2C2: A robotic operating system for collaboration

San Wong | [email protected] | r2c2.ai

If you are an investor or corporate representative and need more detailed information about the teams or want to connect with AppWorks Accelerator #25 or Wistron Accelerator #3 founders, please email us at [email protected] 

We welcome all web3 , AI / IoT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator.

We welcome all AI, IoT, cloud, cybersecurity, EduTech, and MedTech founders to join Wistron Accelerator.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN—On December 13, 2022, AppWorks Accelerator held  its online version of its 25th demo day, in parallel with a physical demo day taking place in Taipei, Taiwan on the 15th, unveiling 23 global startups operating across the frontiers of web3, AI/IoT projects, and Southeast Asia-focused startups.

As one of Greater Southeast Asia’s longest-running independent accelerator programs, AppWorks Accelerator brings together founders building innovative businesses for Taiwan’s digital renaissance, the global web3 revolution, and Southeast Asia’s emerging digital economy. The demo day connects founders with local, regional, and global investors, as well as support founders connecting with talent, potential business partners, and the media. The event was broadcasted across the firm’s YouTube channel at 11:00am Taipei Time (GMT +8) for general audiences. There will also be a demo day event held on December 15 which will feature startups entering or building for the Taiwanese market.

AW#25 officially kicked off in September 2022, welcoming 31 teams led by 76 founders from 15 different home markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, the United States, and beyond—with nine Taiwan-based teams. The batch included 10 female founders (13%) and 29 serial founders (38%). 39% of the batch’s founders are building projects in the web3 space.

For AW#25’s global demo day, the accelerator featured the following companies:

1. Seasalt.ai: AI-powered omni-channel contact centers for cross-border businesses in Southeast Asia and the United States
2. KPay: Payment gateway and SaaS solution for SMEs
3. Quest: Alternate income platform for GenZs
4. CRUST Group: Sustainable upcycled beverages
5. Cast LMS: Canva for e-learning
6. Seneca ESG: ESG workflow automation software for corporates and financial institutions
7. ARTOGO: Immersive digital experiences for art, culture, and communities in the metaverse
8. YesHello: Team inbox for WhatsApp
9. AI Guided: AI/IoT-based visual guiding system for the visually impaired and elderly
10. Fitscovery: Online marketplace for fitness activities
11. Skilio: Skills-based hiring platform for Gen Zs
12. Dynacyte Biosciences: Next-generation bioreactors to democratize biotechnology
13. BintanGO: Financial solutions, productivity, and monetization tools for creators
14. Bee Prepared: Software as a career coach
15. CARFUL: Airbnb for car sharing
16. Hive Keychain: Non-custodial crypto wallet for gamers and content creators
17. depub.space: Civic media platform for web3
18. Elite XP: GameFi platform for web2 and web3 games
19. PaxWallet: Virtual crypto card for daily life
20. OlaWealth: Web3 trading intelligence app
21. Protoworld: Open metaverse for the next-gen creators
22. Nimbl: Web3 video-sharing social network
23. Niomon: Crypto wallet for web3 gamers

“With persistent macro uncertainty in the headlines, we believe that now is the best time to start a new venture as the value creation cycle resets—and the quality of AW#25 founders reflects this sentiment,” said Jessica Liu, Partner, AppWorks. “Whether it be web3 projects targeting global audiences or Southeast Asian startups building out the region’s digital economy, founders are crafting new and innovative business models. We are proud of the accomplishments of the AW#25 batch, and will continue to support them in their endeavors as they grow and scale.”

As one of Greater Southeast Asia’s largest accelerator programs, AppWorks holds its Demo Day twice a year, welcoming investors and business leaders seeking partnerships with carefully selected digital innovators from across the region and around the world. With the addition of AW#25, there are now 472 active startups (+37 YoY) and 1,522 founders (+120 YoY) in the community. The AppWorks community now accounts for US$15.2 billion in annual revenues (+9% YoY), creating over 23,390 high quality jobs in the digital economy (+16% YoY). In the firm’s rapidly growing web3 practice, the AppWorks ecosystem includes 106 active web3 startups, led by 221 founders from around the world.

Original file for download: State of The AppWorks Ecosystem (December 2022)

The AppWorks Accelerator features founders working on global web3, AI/IoT-related, and Southeast Asia-focused startups, and is held twice a year. The accelerator is equity- and cost-free, providing practical and hands-on mentorship to guide founders in achieving better product-market fit, win key business partners, and become a better founder.

About AppWorks

Founded in 2009, AppWorks is a leading startup community and venture capital firm built by founders, for founders. We are committed to backing the next generation of entrepreneurs in Greater Southeast Asia (ASEAN+Taiwan) and helping them facilitate the region’s transition into the digital age. Just as how mobile and the internet completely transformed the status quo, we believe the current era of technology is currently being defined by major three paradigm shifts: AI, Blockchain, and Southeast Asia (ABS). 

As such, whether it’s mentorship, investment, or talent, AppWorks has established a one-stop-shop for ambitious founders willing to bet against the consensus and drive the change they want to see in the world. We help startups build disruptive businesses from even an inkling of an idea into world-class enterprises through our three primary lines of service: Accelerator, Funds, and School.

More information: appworks.tw

About AppWorks Accelerator

AppWorks Accelerator is a launchpad for bold and ambitious entrepreneurs targeting Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA). Every six months, we take in startups with strong potential, equipping founders spanning all walks of life with the necessary resources, mentorship, and guidance to get their ventures off the ground.

There are now a total of 472 active startups and 1,522 founders in the AppWorks ecosystem. Collectively, all companies in the ecosystem generate annual revenue totaling US$15.2 billion (+9% YoY), and have created 23,390 jobs (+16% YoY). Altogether, the ecosystem raised a total of US$5.4 billion (+14% YoY), with an aggregate valuation reaching US$31.5 billion (+13% YoY). The AppWorks web3 ecosystem now has 106 startups and 221 founders. AppWorks web3 companies generate revenue totaling US$1.8 billion (+30% YoY), and raised US$1.1 billion (+49% YoY), with an aggregate valuation of US$14 billion (+33% YoY).

We’re looking for founders working on web3, AI / IoT, and Southeast Asia to join AppWorks Accelerator. If you’re interested in joining our community, you’re welcome to apply. We look forward to seeing you showcase your team and the product on our next Demo Day!

In mid-December, we will host an in-person Demo Day in Taipei, Taiwan, featuring startups that are facing the Taiwan market. It would be great for the founders facing the Southeast Asia Market to showcase their product and team to the wider startup community from across the region and our network through a virtual Demo Day. 

This past half year, AppWorks Accelerator recruited 31 teams across AW#25, with 76 founders from 15 different home markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, the United States, and so on—with 9 Taiwan-based teams. The batch included 10 female founders (13%) and 29 serial founders (38%). 39% of the batch’s founders are building projects in the web3 space. 

This particular demo day will feature 23 startups to give you a glimpse into our digital future, with 8 teams working on web3 solutions and 15 teams focusing on AI and SEA.

AppWorks Demo Day #25 will kick off on YouTube at 11 AM (GMT+8) on December 13th. To facilitate better connections with the founders, we’ll organize 1-1 meetings with the founders dedicated to investors and corporate representatives with a 2-week campaign.

You can find a brief introduction to each pitching team and founder below:

1. Seasalt.ai: AI-powered omni-channel contact centers for cross-border businesses in Southeast Asia and the United States 

Xuchen Yao | [email protected] | seasalt.ai

2. KPay: Payment gateway and SaaS solution for SMEs

Davis Chan | [email protected] | kpay-group.com

3. Quest: Alternate income platform for GenZs

Evan Chow | [email protected] | quest-inc.co

4. CRUST Group: Sustainable upcycled beverages

Travin Singh | [email protected] | crust-group.com

5. Cast LMS: Canva for e-learning

Agno Almario | [email protected] | castlms.com

6. Seneca ESG: ESG workflow automation software for corporates and financial institutions

Jonathan Ha | [email protected] | senecaesg.com

7. ARTOGO: Immersive digital experiences for art, culture, and communities in the metaverse

Walt Chuang | [email protected] | artogo.tw

8. YesHello: Team inbox for WhatsApp

Carliff Rizal | [email protected] | yeshello.chat

9. AI Guided: AI/IoT-based visual guiding system for the visually impaired and elderly

Florence Chan | [email protected] | ai-guided.com

10. Fitscovery: Online marketplace for fitness activities

Michael Jiang | [email protected] | fitscovery.com

11. Skilio: Skills-based hiring platform for Gen Zs

Felix Tan | [email protected] | skilio.co

12. Dynacyte Biosciences: Next-generation bioreactors to democratize biotechnology

Alan She | [email protected] | dynacyte.com

13. BintanGO: Financial solutions, productivity, and monetization tools for creators

Jason Lee | [email protected] | bintango.com

14. Bee Prepared: Software as a career coach

Carmen Wong | [email protected] | beeprepared.info

15. CARFUL: Airbnb for car sharing

Ken Li | [email protected] | carful.asia

16. Hive Keychain: Non-custodial crypto wallet for gamers and content creators

Quentin Correa | [email protected] | hive-keychain.com

17. depub.space: Civic media platform for web3

Henry Oh | [email protected] | depub.space

18. Elite XP: GameFi platform for web2 and web3 games

Justin Wong | [email protected] | elitexp.io

19. PaxWallet: Virtual crypto card for daily life

Temerlan | [email protected] | smartportfolio.app

20. OlaWealth: Web3 trading intelligence app

Jason Chan | [email protected] | olawealth.io

21. Protoworld: Open metaverse for the next-gen creators

Ziii Kuo | [email protected] | protoworld.io

22. Nimbl: Web3 video-sharing social network

Adilkhan Rashit | [email protected] | nimbl.tv

23. Niomon: Crypto wallet for web3 gamers

Jay Leung | [email protected] | niomon.io

If you are an investor or corporate representative and need more detailed information about the teams or want to connect with AW#25 founders, please email us at [email protected].

We welcome all web3, AI / IoT, or Southeast Asia founders to join AppWorks Accelerator.