Dramatic shifts in consumer behavior and social awareness have created demand for new categories of startups to address emerging consumer demands around social commerce, sustainability, and privacy.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN—June 12, 2024—AppWorks Accelerator, Greater Southeast Asia’s largest startup community, today held its 28th demo day (AW#28), unveiling 17 startups embracing AI to transform enterprise and commerce for a new era. The batch featured companies connecting social commerce with offline channel logistics, innovative payment solutions, and new applications for blockchain and AI—building tools and infrastructure for a more socially-connected, privacy-concerned, and digitally-conscious generation of businesses and consumers.

AppWorks Accelerator #28 (AW#28) demo day featured a total 16 teams on stage. As a batch, AW#28 hosted 38 innovative companies, with founders hailing from 17 different countries and regions, including Greater Southeast Asia, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, the United States, France, Finland, and beyond. The batch featured several serial founders and 20% of participating startups were founded by female founders. The diverse geographic background of AW#28 illustrates the increasing globalization of tech entrepreneurship, as founders are building both global and hyperlocal solutions with AI to solve enterprise and commerce challenges around the world.

AW#28’s demo day featured the following companies:

1. ADPList: A global mentorship platform to access knowledge from experts (Singapore)
2. XO: AI-powered and blockchain-verified conversational platform for Gen Z (Taiwan)
3. Borong: B2B bulk e-commerce platform (Malaysia)
4. EQUO: A one-stop-shop omnichannel platform of curated, high-performance, quality products for the conscientious consumer (Vietnam)
5. Orderfaz: Shopify for social commerce sellers (Indonesia)
6. Event Horizon: DAO meta-governance layer (United States)
7. Return Helper: End-to-end solution for cross border e-commerce returns (Hong Kong)
8. ShipAny: Smart logistics gateway for e-commerce (Hong Kong)
9. ABConvert: Specialized A/B testing tool for e-commerce (Taiwan)
10. Ajourney: One-stop HR & payroll platform for businesses in Southeast Asia (Singapore)
11. Quantlytica: AI-powered crypto asset management infrastructure (Finland)
12. Olli: AI-powered operating system for toy manufacturers to turn toys into children’s personalized companion (United States)
13. Qiro Finance: On-chain private credit protocol (Singapore)
14. Exchequer Finance: Allows projects to self-insure token risk, incentivizing users with time premiums instead of tokens  (Singapore)
15. Jomud: Digitized career consultation using AI for university (Hong Kong)
16. Cheko: Bridging students with subject experts for homework assistance (Philippines)

Many startups today were formed during the disruptive years of the pandemic, building solutions to address a world emerging from disruption and permanent changes in consumer behavior.

ADPList was born out of the COVID era, founded by Felix Lee. Initially launched to provide support to people who lost their jobs during the pandemic by connecting job seekers with recruiters, ADPList accumulated 300,000 active members and 25,000 mentors from major companies like Netflix, Airbnb, Google, and others with over 60% retention rate, receiving backing from Peak XV Partners. Differing from existing options like LinkedIn, ADPList attracts users looking for life and career guidance and building meaningful connections with professional peers and mentors.

Another startup launched to address the loneliness prevalent during the pandemic is XO—an anonymous dating software that uses blockchain technology to protect privacy and improve account credibility, utilizing AI to facilitate greater interaction around topics of interest and build empathy. With strong traction, XO has received investment from Rakuten and has gained international traction among Gen Z users.

AW#28 featured many companies that are building solutions for social commerce and logistics in Southeast Asia, tapping into a large youthful demographic base and steady economic growth in the ~5% range for the foreseeable future.

Founded by Aizat Rahim, Malaysia-based Borong is leading the integration of B2B e-commerce channels in Southeast Asia, with a gross transaction volume of nearly US$1 billion in 2023. With backing from Y Combinator, Borong has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 162% and repeat purchase rate of over 75%, as the company seeks to create an omnichannel logistics ecosystem penetrating throughout Southeast Asia and beyond.

Indonesia-based Orderfaz is creating a Shopify-style experience for social commerce merchants, integrating and managing orders on major platforms like TikTok Shop, Shopee, and Lazada. Launched in 2023 to help merchants improve conversion rates and manage product inventory, Orderfaz is now generating over US$1 million in monthly revenue, with plans to expand to Malaysia. Founded by serial entrepreneur Reynaldi Gandawidjaja, Orderfaz has received backing from 1982 Ventures.

As more people become concerned with our impact on the environment, startups are creating solutions to promote sustainability and minimize carbon footprints. Vietnam’s EQUO develops 100% plastic-free straws, tableware, plates and drinkware, made of degradable and environmentally-friendly materials such as sugar cane, coconut, coffee and rice. Launched in 2020 by Marina Tran-Vu, EQUO has achieved an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of US$1.6 million and provides products to over 18 countries around the world.

“Over the past 14 years, from our humble roots in Taiwan, AppWorks has developed into a large regional startup network. With the addition of AW#28, we have now nurtured 563 active startups in 14 years. Among them, 30% have successfully raised Series A funding or beyond, and nearly 100 can be considered large enterprises with revenue exceeding US$6 million or have successfully completed IPOs/IEOs. Additionally, there are nearly 100 hidden champions that have achieved sustained profitability through bootstrapping,” said Jamie Lin, Chairman & Partner, AppWorks. “These diverse startups form a complete ecosystem, with large enterprises providing platforms and business opportunities, and hidden champions offering unique solutions. This allows the AW#28 cohort to quickly establish countless synergistic collaborations.”

Wistron Demo Day Continues to Showcase Startups Building for a Connected World

In partnership with AppWorks, Wistron Accelerator has been running since 2021 and has featured 24 teams so far, focusing on companies in AI, cloud, healthcare, information security, IoT, and other cutting-edge sectors. Wistron Accelerator allows startups to conduct Proof of Concepts within real-world scenarios in Wistron Group and together explore avenues of growth over the next decade.

Wistron Demo Day #6 Featured:

1. Etiq AI: A predictive model software to identify data & model issues, and provide optimization recommendations (United Kingdom)

With the rollout of AI in enterprises around the world, many stakeholders remain skeptical on the accuracy and accountability of AI systems. Founded by experienced business and data science professionals, Etiq AI develops APIs designed to optimize AI decision-making models. By testing data quality and model performance, Etiq AI can detect errors flexibly and quickly, allowing data scientists to fully understand the data they deploy in their AI ​​models and reduce errors, helping business decision-makers gain a clearer understanding of the AI decision-making process to improve transparency, compliance, and accountability.

AppWorks: An Ever-Growing Startup Ecosystem

With the addition of AW#28, there are now a total of 563 active startups and 1,746 founders in the AppWorks Ecosystem. These companies collectively generate US$17.4 billion in revenue, employ 23,625 individuals, and have raised US$6 billion in funding with an aggregate valuation reaching US$33 billion.

AppWorks #29 and Wistron Accelerator #7 are currently recruiting for their cohorts, with applications closing on July 25, 2024, and will launch in September 2024, with startups building solutions for AIoT, smart manufacturing, and cloud-based services are encouraged to apply. AW#29 will offer founders the opportunity to participate in intensive exchange and learning activities in Taiwan and Southeast Asia to learn from entrepreneurs throughout the region. These include exchanges with fellow founders, office hours with mentors and AppWorks partners and Wistron senior leadership, demo days with investors from Taiwan and Southeast Asia, and customized market exploration itineraries. The batch will help entrepreneurs connect with AppWorks’ founder and alumni network to support and learn from each other.

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 a 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

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 563 active startups and 1,746 founders in the AppWorks ecosystem. Collectively, all companies in the ecosystem generate annual revenue totaling US$17.4 billion, and have created 23,625 jobs (+0.4% YoY). Altogether, the ecosystem raised a total of US$6 billion (+4.7% YoY), with an aggregate valuation reaching US$33 billion (+4% YoY). The AppWorks web3 ecosystem now has 133 startups and 324 founders. AppWorks web3 companies generated revenue totaling US$519 million, and raised US$1.1 billion (11.2% YoY), with an aggregate valuation of US$14 billion (+6.9% YoY).
More information: appworks.tw/accelerator

AppWorks Funds

AppWorks manages four venture capital funds totaling US$350 million, collaborating with investors who share our vision, including leading enterprises in sectors spanning technology manufacturing, finance, and media and telecom. We invest in startups ranging from Seed Round to Series C and fund around 20 to 30 deals a year, now with 100 names in our portfolio, including leading startups in several verticals such as Lalamove, Dapper Labs/Flow, Animoca Brands, 91APP, Figment, Carousell, ShopBack, 17LIVE, and KKday, while having produced six IPOs (Uber, GameSparcs, Kuobrothers, Pcone, 91APP, 17LIVE), four IEOs, one hectocorn, two decacorns, and five unicorns.
More information: appworks.tw/investments

AppWorks School

Established in 2016, AppWorks School has strived to cultivate a pipeline of skilled digital talent to help our community meet the technical demands of tomorrow. Quality talent has always served as the bedrock of innovation, yet shortages still remain the foremost challenge that tech companies in GSEA face today.

AppWorks School has trained over 1000 aspiring graduates, serving over 100 prominent companies such as Taiwan Mobile, momo, 91APP, KKBOX, WeMo Scooter, and KKday to meet their digital talent needs. AppWorks School currently provides Coding Bootcamp, Upskill Program and Corporate Training Program with different courses.
More information: school.appworks.tw

Wistron Accelerator

Launched in partnership with AppWorks in 2021, Wistron Accelerator is Taiwan’s leading AI/IoT accelerator program, with the goal of promoting the growth and development of innovative startups through business cooperation and strategic investments. The biannual program hosts up to seven startups each year, working with startups to foster innovation and promote sustainability in strategic industries. In recent years, Wistron has invested over NT$10 billion (>US$300 million) into the digital economy across more than 60 innovative startups.
More information: appworks.tw/wistron

For Inquiries about AppWorks Accelerator, please contact:
Angie Jeng
+886-982-005-566
[email protected]

AppWorks之初加速器主辦的AppWorks Demo Day #28與協辦的Wistron Demo Day #6今日在台北連袂登場，公開共 17 組新創團隊，分享他們如何協助大東南亞的企業實現「AI 轉型」，銜接社群銷售與線下通路物流，從中更孕育出亮眼的環保永續的品牌，而區塊鏈與AI的新創，則是以新技術優化AI模型，讓Z世代社交軟體更能兼具隱私保護與真人互動率。

敲開孤獨的資訊繭房：媒合Life Coach，用AI開話題提升互動又保護隱私

在電影「雲端情人」已被實現的2024年，「AI人性化互動」被廣泛應用的同時，現實生活中的人們，在網路互動還追求些什麼？即便有AI的協助，總是要有真實的人生體驗與故事，才有機會碰撞出新的火花。在新冠疫情期間誕生的人脈聯繫平台ADPList，創辦人Felix Lee(李政德)最初只是為那些在疫情期間失業的人提供公益服務，創建了谷歌表單讓求職人們填寫信息，再由Felix幫助將信息分享給招聘人員，這服務迅速累積超過2,000份個人資料與熱烈反響，並累積超過166萬小時的療程諮詢。不同於LinkedIn以展示履歷求職的目的，許多人們透過ADPList建立了直接聯繫，除了職涯以外，也貢獻彼此的生活建議和人生經驗指導。ADPList已累積超過30萬活躍會員以及來自Netflix, Airbnb, Google等公司的2.5萬名顧問導師，用戶留存率超過60%，並獲得紅杉創投的投資。

自2020年以來的多項調查顯示，79%的Z世代在生活中感到孤獨和情感孤立，雖然有曾出不窮的社交媒體來展現完美的自己，然而人際關係的困難、職業挫折、對外貌缺乏自信等話題，在現實生活中不一定能與朋友和家人分享求助，為許多人造成了巨大的焦慮和社交壓力。以區塊鏈技術保障隱私並提高帳號可信度的匿名交友軟體XO，是一款結合Tinder + Instagram功能的Web3 DApp，則更進一步洞見Z世代的社交困境，讓使用者可以保持匿名抒發的同時，透過AI創造更有互動話題性的生成式對話，引導社交阿宅們與他人溝通，促進情感聯繫和建立同理心。XO的下載量已破150萬，每月的活躍用戶超越10萬人，每月成功配對已超過100萬次，每日鏈上紀錄超過80萬次，平台的ARPPU(Average Revenue Per Paying User)是社交軟體巨頭Bumble的1.6倍。XO已獲日本樂天投資，並與日本知名的公有鏈Astar Chain、美國Cyber鏈策略合作進軍日本市場及國際市場。

台灣市場的28倍! 通路社群銷售成東南亞顯學 越南誕生出色的永續品牌

社群數位行銷、實體通路與物流配送大整合的主題，10年前曾在台灣颳起旋風，如今這股風潮蔓延至大東南亞，6.5億人口的市場中遍地開花，而當中誕生的潛在新創獨角獸，正看準這塊比台灣大28倍的市場，佈局社群銷售、實體通路與物流的科技服務，讓東南亞市場在這兩年動盪不安的全球局勢下，GDP仍有4.5-5%的成長。

其中，來自馬來西亞的Borong(馬來語：量販批發)，在B2B電商通路整合表現亮眼，創業至今7年，2023年的總交易額(GTV)已高達9.39億美元。創辦人Aizat Rahim年僅34歲，前2次創業項目獲得青睞且被併購，Borong 是他最新的創業項目。他自小仰慕美國NBA球員Kobe Bryant，「每一次都是全力以赴」的運動家精神，也一直體現在他的創業態度中，更因此獲得Y combinator、活水資本的賞識與投資，近期Borong更獲得馬來西亞政府的認證與支持，突顯公司的穩健性。目前Borong複合成長率(CAGR)來到162%，每月仍維持超過20%的增長，零售商重複購買率維持在75%的高水準， Aizat希望帶領Borong持續壯大，成為東南亞的Amazon，實現B2B的數位化連接，讓商業價值數位化，建立健康的全通路生態系。

此外，來自印尼的Orderfaz也同樣推出付費訂閱制的電商購物架站SaaS服務，幫助商家創建帶有結帳表單的登陸頁面，更協助商家整合管理來自社群媒體TikTok Shop與Tokopedia、Shopee、Lazada等巨頭電商平台的訂單，找出消費者「未清空」的購物車資料並發送通知，提高轉化率，並協助商家管理廣告投放與商品庫存資料。Orderfaz至今已滿1歲，每月營收逼近100萬美元，近期正準備拓展至馬來西亞。創辦人Reynaldi Gandawidjaja也是連續創業者，前1個創業題目受到知名企業青睞收購，Orderfaz是他的第二個創業題目，並獲知名創投1982 Ventures領投的種子前輪融資。 

正當多數新創在東南亞全通路電子商務沃土上大展拳腳時，越南也同時也綻放出以永續發展、環境友善為主題的品牌EQUO。EQUO以D2C和B2B兩種通路，提供100%無塑料吸管、餐具、餐盤和飲具，這些產品由甘蔗、椰子、咖啡和米等可降解的環保材料打造而成，以降低一次性塑料的污染問題。EQUO的創辦人Marina Tran-Vu是在加拿大長大的越南裔女性，在新冠疫情期間無意被一根植物吸管啟發，進而在2020年正式創立EQUO，目前每年營收已高達160萬美元，分銷至歐盟、加拿大、美國、越南、香港、新加坡在包括歐盟在內的18個以上的國家。Marina過往職涯經歷包含聯合利華、百加得、LG電子等跨國公司，並曾以EQUO創辦人身份，在美國實境秀「創業鯊魚幫(Shark Tank Vietnam)」中出鏡，她的創業努力不僅獲得印尼知名創投East Ventures以及美國知名加速器Techstars的青睞，並被SustainabilityX Magazine期刊評選入列為永續發展領域的全球50名女性之一，今年更成為卡地亞(Cartier)全球女性倡議計劃的獲獎者，是該計劃17年歷史上首位來自越南的得主。

之初加速器近50%團隊已實現上市櫃或完成A輪融資  殷實佈局大東南亞 

AppWorks董事長暨合夥人林之晨表示：「隨著第28屆團隊的加入，之初加速器14年來已經孕育了563家活躍創業團隊，其中3成為已成功募得A輪以上，也有近百家是營收超過兩億台幣、或成功IPO/IEO的大型科技企業，此外更包含近百家不募資、靠自有資金達到持續獲利的隱形冠軍組。這些多元新創組成完整的生態系，有大型企業提供場域、商機，由隱形冠軍提供獨特的解決方案，讓AW#28學弟妹，可以快速建立許多雙贏的合作機會。」

綜觀之初加速器第28屆，共有38個新創團隊，85位創業者來自東南亞、阿聯酋、芬蘭、韓國等17個不同國度，約8%的團隊在台灣設立辦公室，女性創業者佔比接近20%。AppWorks生態系讓台灣與東南亞的地緣經濟更緊密融合，把台灣成熟的電商通路整合策略經驗和專業人才，帶入東南亞各國，帶動這塊比台灣大28倍的市場版圖邁向下一個數位化里程碑，並為更多跨境商業合作奠定了堅實的基礎。AppWorks生態系至今已培育出1,746位創業者，創造了2.3萬個就業名額。新創團全體的總融資金額已達60億美元(4.7%YoY)，總估值達330億美元(4%YoY)，全體的總營業額成長至174億美元(17.9%YoY)，相較去年表現邁出亮眼的一大步。

先別檢討人類了！直接優化AI模型  讓監管機構秒懂技術數據 才是真王道

由AppWorks協助營運的緯創加速器(Wistron Accelerator)今年邁入第6屆，今年最受注目的焦點的則是AI模型的優化工具Etiq AI，兩位創辦人皆為女性，一位曾是對沖基金公司的會計稅務顧問，另一位則擁有超過10年的數據科學領域實作經驗。

近期頻繁發生的AI謬誤，讓大眾逐漸感知到，AI的預測表面上看似中立，但其訓練資料和模型卻存在諸多問題，有瑕疵的AI可能會產生不正確的預測，甚至是荒謬的回應。而Etiq AI的功能，即是提供API來優化AI決策模型，透過測試資料品質和模型效能，更靈活快速的偵測錯誤，讓企業內部的數據科學家們全方位掌握自己在AI模型中部署的指令。此外，Etiq AI視覺化的管理面板，也能有效幫助法務部門和業務團隊更清楚AI的決策過程，並從而做出讓監管機構更容易理解的說明文件，真正實現跨領域的透明化溝通。

緯創與之初合作10週年 孵化團隊展獲Viva Tech國際大獎 業務拓展至中東

緯創加速器目前累積孵化34個團隊，各別在9個不同國家地區設立總部(西班牙、英國、美國、南韓、日本、印度、香港與台灣)。緯創與AppWorks合作至今邁入第10年，共同見證台灣軟硬體整合跨入新世代，並為ICT產業生態系成長持續挹注新資源。雙方共同推動的緯創加速器已進入第3年，不少校友的近期發展也都繳出亮眼成績。

緯創加速器在在醫療與通訊資科技方面斬獲成就的校友中，有為5G/6G基地台晶片與衛星設計通訊晶片的Ranictek(繁晶科技)今年已可為客戶提供FPGA服務(Field Programmable Gate Array，現場可程式化邏輯閘陣列)，今年更在法國最大新創展Viva Tech從眾多國際團隊中脫穎而出，榮獲IC設計挑戰賽之優秀評審獎。而校友LongGood(龍骨王)則是開發了台灣第一個復健領域的軟體產品，運用體感動作與步態分析技術為復健產業數位轉型，目前在台灣已導入超過30家醫院以及破百間長照機構，並持續在日本、新加坡、泰國、與馬來西亞推廣。

在AI應用與區塊鏈技術方面，有台灣起家的AiPoint(臥龍智慧環境)，以AI技術幫助水資源回收及增能的管理方案，已獲台灣自來水股份有限公司青睞使用，臺北市政府自來水事業處也正與其研議導入系統，近期更有望將技術推進至沙烏地阿拉伯。而iCHASE(智逐科技)則是以AI技術管理家禽健康的管理平台，幫助提供家禽飼養場的效率和品質，近期已更進一步將業務拓展至東南亞、歐洲與北美。此外，以區塊鏈技術結合供應鏈金融的BSOS(灣谷科技)，則是和中國信託商業銀行合作結合SAP ERP系統，協助企業管理供應鏈營運資金，今年初更榮獲首屆台灣SAP新創加速器年度最佳解決方案獎。

之初加速器#29(AppWorks Accelerator)以及緯創加速器#7(Wistron Accelerator) 現正招募中，向AI、物聯網、雲端、資安、教育與醫療相關新創招手，入選新創將由緯創集團高階主管親自輔導，並提供新創PoC實驗場景、商模成長等集團資源，幫助新創大幅降低試錯成本。

No.	團隊名稱	簡介	總部
1	ADPList	人脈聯繫平台，媒合來自全球各地的人生導師或職涯顧問  A global mentorship platform to access knowledge from experts	新加坡 SG
2	XO	為Z世代打造的區塊鏈匿名交友軟體XO，以AI生成式對話促進社交互動率  AI-powered and blockchain-verified conversational platform for GenZ	台灣 TW
3	Borong	為量販批發商品而生的全通路行銷平台 B2B bulk e-commerce platform	馬來西亞 MY
4	EQUO	永續發展、環境友善品牌 Sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics and paper	越南 VN
5	Orderfaz	為電商提供全方位整合行銷的平台 Shopify for social commerce sellers	印尼 ID
6	Event Horizon	去中心化 (DAO) 元治理鏈 DAO meta-governance layer	美國 US
7	Return Helper	電商逆物流管理軟體 Software solution for e-commerce returns	香港 HK
8	ShipAny	電商物流管理平台 Smart logistics gateway for e-commerce	香港 HK
9	ABConvert	為電商生成的A/B testing工具 Specialized A/B testing tool for e-commerce	台灣 TW
10	Ajourney	為東南亞地區打造的一站式人力資源和薪酬管理平台 One-stop HR & payroll platform for businesses in SEA	新加坡 SG
11	Quantlytica	管理加密貨幣投資報酬和風險的AI平台 AI-driven investment solution for yield and risk management in crypto	芬蘭 FI
12	Olli	可和小孩對話的AI玩具 AI-powered operating system to bring toys to life	美國 US
13	Qiro Finance	鏈上私有信貸協議 On-chain private credit protocol	新加坡 SG
14	Exchequer Finance	激勵 DeFi 流動性的去中心化結構性商品 Permissionless tools for creating structured incentives	新加坡 SG
15	Jomud	為大專院校管理學生國外留學申請的輔導平台 Career data management solution for tertiary institutes	香港 HK
16	Cheko	幫學生找專家完成家庭作業的媒合平台 Bridging students with subject experts for homework assistance	菲律賓 PH

 

Wistron #6 TW Demo Day Startup List
17	Etiq AI	協助優化AI決策模型的軟體工具 A predictive model software to identify data & model issues, and provide optimization recommendations	英國 UK

 

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 563 家、1,746 位創業者。AppWorks 生態系所有新創加總營業額達 174 億美元；提供就業數 23,625 位，年增 0.4%；累積募資金額 60 億美元，年增 4.7%；總市值 330 億美元，年增 4%。其中，AppWorks 生態系已有 133 家活躍新創、324 位創業者來自 Web3 領域，整體營業額達 5.2 億美元；累積募資金額 11 億美元，年增11.2%；總市值 140 億美元，年增 6.9%。

更多資訊：appworks.tw/accelerator 

 

關於 AppWorks Funds 之初創投基金

AppWorks 管理四支創投基金總共募集 3.5 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、電信等領域領先的企業。我們通常投資種子輪至 C 輪的新創，每年進行 20-30 個投資案，目前為止已投資超過 100 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、17LIVE、KKday 等。此外，AppWorks Funds 至今已有 6 個 IPO 案 (Uber、隆中網絡、創業家兄弟、松果購物、91APP、17 Live)、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，提供高度銜接業界，實作導向、高效的紮實培訓計畫。成立至今，已培訓超過 1000 位學員，協助多間企業包含台灣大哥大、momo、91APP、KKBOX、Line TV、WeMo Scooter、Line Taxi、Hahow、VoiceTube 與 Gogoro 等知名新創與科技公司培訓數位人才。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。

更多資訊：school.appworks.tw

 

關於 Wistron Accelerator 緯創加速器

2020 年，緯創成立企業投資辦公室 (CVC)。2021 年，與亞洲最大新創加速器 AppWorks 合作，啟動了 Wistron Accelerator 緯創垂直加速器。這個平台透過業務合作、策略投資與結盟，旨在促進新創企業的成長和發展。每年舉辦兩屆加速器活動，限額招募 7 家新創企業參與。緯創邁向永續的關鍵作法之一，就是採取積極的前瞻性投資，引進策略技術夥伴，投資並攜手新創團隊。緯創近幾年已投入超過新台幣 100 億元，超過 60 家投資甚或長期經營的案例。

更多資訊：appworks.tw/wistron

 

For general inquiries 

Email: [email protected]

AppWorks 活動聯絡人(含發稿後媒體聯繫): Angie Jeng | +886-982-005-566 | mailto:[email protected]

Through the six month program, startups will work directly with Telkomsel Business Units to adapt and integrate their products and solutions into the Telkomsel ecosystem

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, June 04, 2024—Telkomsel Ventures, Telkomsel’s digital ecosystem enabler, in collaboration with AppWorks, Greater Southeast Asia’s leading startup community, unveiled seven startups selected to participate in the TINC Batch #9 accelerator program. The six month program will showcase Indonesian startups creating innovative solutions for healthcare, fintech, climate, marketing, and smart homes.

Built around the theme of B2B Solutions & Emerging Technologies, the seven startups selected to join TINC Batch #9 demonstrated significant synergies with major Telkomsel initiatives to promote the development of Indonesia’s digital economy as well as drive forward inclusive and sustainability initiatives through a highly competitive pitching process, and were selected from over 100 qualified applicants. 

The seven startups featured in TINC Batch #9 include:

• PrimaKu: Founded in 2021 by Didit Indraputra, PrimaKu is Indonesia’s pioneering pediatric health platform that provides tailored, intuitive monitoring of child development, endorsed by the Indonesian Pediatric Society (IDAI).
• Finfra: Established by Markus Prommik in 2022, Finfra revolutionizes business by providing the infrastructure to seamlessly integrate financial services, empowering companies across Southeast Asia to become fintech pioneers.
• Rey: Launched by Evan Tanotogono in 2021, Rey is an end-to-end healthcare and insurTech company in Indonesia. By offering subscription-based services that integrate insurance, wellness, and medical record data to provide personalized care and services to each client.
• Skorlife: Co-founded in 2022 by Ongki Kurniawan and Karan Khetan, SkorLife leads Indonesia’s credit technology sector with a free application that helps users actively manage their credit scores and financial health. 
• CarbonEthics: Initiated by Agung Bimo Listyanu in 2019, CarbonEthics is an Impact Enterprise dedicated to climate restoration through pioneering blue carbon rehabilitation and comprehensive natural climate solutions.
• Peacom: Founded by Han Truong in 2022, Peacom delivers a multichannel conversational marketing and sales automation platform in Indonesia, enhancing business communications across diverse messaging channels.
• myECO: Started by Maulana Derifato Achmad in 2020, myECO innovates in smart home technology by offering IoT-based solutions for electricity conservation, aiding households in reducing energy consumption effectively.

Through the six month program, startups will closely partner with Telkomsel Business Units to explore ways for their products and services to be integrated into the Telkomsel Ecosystem. Participating startups will attend a series of activities and events designed to improve company competencies, expand their networks, and build synergies with Telkomsel, including: mentorship sessions, office hours, topic deep dives, subject sharing, and community events, among others.

TINC Batch #9 Demo Day is scheduled for October in Jakarta as well as regional sessions in December in Taiwan, where participating startups will pitch their companies to a select group of investors and potential business partners.

“We’re incredibly excited to launch TINC Batch #9 with these seven dynamic startups. Their innovative B2B solutions and emerging technologies represent the future of Indonesia’s digital ecosystem. We look forward to working alongside them and Telkomsel to accelerate their growth and deliver meaningful impact to our customers and partners,” said Mia Melinda, CEO, Telkomsel Ventures.

“We are proud to unveil these seven carefully selected startups for TINC Batch #9. Leveraging AppWorks’ expertise and extensive network throughout Greater Southeast Asia and together with Telkomsel, we will accelerate their growth and help Telkomsel to create a greater impact on Indonesia’s booming digital economy,” said Jamie Lin, Chairman & Partner, AppWorks.

About Telkomsel Ventures

Telkomsel Ventures, established in 2019, is the investment arm of Telkomsel. As a strategic investor, Telkomsel Ventures invests and collaborates with promising startups to accelerate Telkomsel’s digital transformation and create innovative services. With a current portfolio of 17 startups, Telkomsel Ventures is committed to empowering startups through strategic investments, leveraging Telkomsel’s expansive ecosystem and capabilities. The goal is to actively contribute to Indonesia’s technology landscape while supporting Telkomsel’s strategic objectives.

More information: telkomsel.vc

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 a 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

The program will feature 5-6 early-stage startups building solutions for Indonesia’s digital economy, tapping into Telkomsel and AppWorks resources and mentorship to foster innovation

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, March 07, 2024—Telkomsel, as a digital ecosystem enabler through Telkomsel Ventures, today announced a partnership to launch startup accelerator program TINC Batch #9 in collaboration with AppWorks, Greater Southeast Asia’s leading startup community. The program aims to develop innovative startups to provide digital solutions across various sectors in Indonesia.

Launched in 2018, TINC is Telkomsel’s corporate accelerator program. Through the accelerator program, TINC works closely with dynamic startups in Indonesia, utilizing Telkomsel’s ecosystem, assets, and expertise to foster innovation. The cost-and-equity-free program is designed to support intimate collaboration between Telkomsel and synergistic startups. As a strategic initiative, TINC reflects Telkomsel’s commitment to support the growth of Indonesian startups and cultivate the creation of inclusive and sustainable solutions for Indonesia’s digital economy.

For TINC Batch #9, Telkomsel Ventures has partnered with Taiwan-based AppWorks, a leading startup accelerator and venture capital firm in Greater Southeast Asia, which has run its own accelerator program since 2010, one of the longest-running in the region. AppWorks has boosted more than 800 startups, helping many of them successfully work with large corporations, including Taiwan Mobile, Taiwan’s second-largest telecom company; and Wistron, a multinational group that designs, manufactures, and provides services for tech products, via Wistron Accelerator powered by AppWorks.

Building off the success of AppWorks Accelerator and Wistron Accelerator, the firm has joined hands with Telkomsel Ventures to enhance their engagement with startups and create lasting partnerships in the digital economy. AppWorks will help Telkomsel Ventures uncover new ideas in the digital economy to support its business partners and customers, while creating value for local startups and fostering next-level development for Indonesia’s telecommunications industry.

Through the program, 5-6 technology startups focused on the Indonesia market will be selected to join the accelerator batch. Applying startups may focus on any sector or vertical, provided they have a clear value proposition in partnering with Telkomsel, with an emphasis on companies building solutions for Consumer, Data (AI, data analytics, cyber security), SaaS/Enterprise, B2B Services, and Fintech. Applicants in Seed to Series A stages, having experience working with enterprises or possessing proven proof-of-concepts are preferred. Participating startups will gain access to Telkomsel’ and AppWorks’ ecosystems, tapping into high-quality business development opportunities. To foster collaboration, startups will be directly paired with Telkomsel Business Units, including: Technology Strategy & Consumer Product Innovation; ⁠Data Solutions; ⁠Corporate Strategy, Innovation, Sustainability, & Marketing; ⁠Strategic Investment & Portfolio Management; ⁠Digital Advertising & Financial Services; and ⁠Enterprise Product Management.

Telkomsel Business Units will collaborate with participating founders throughout the duration of the program, exploring ways for their products and services to be integrated into the Telkomsel ecosystem. Throughout the program, startups will participate in a series of activities and events designed to improve company competencies, expand their networks, and build synergies with Telkomsel, including: mentorship and office hours, topic deep dives, subject sharing, and community events, among others. The batch will culminate in a Demo Day event, held in October, where participating startups will pitch their companies to a select group of investors and potential business partners.

Participating founders will gain lifetime access to the AppWorks Ecosystem, which includes over 1,600 founders and 100 seasoned founder-mentors throughout Greater Southeast Asia. The founders will also be invited to participate in AppWorks’ regional demo days in Taiwan and Singapore to gain additional exposure from prospective investors.

“As we open the doors to Batch #9 of TINC, themed around B2B Solutions & Emerging Technologies, we are excited to empower and drive forward the next wave of innovative solutions, particularly but not limited to those focused on AI, SaaS, digital marketing, and financial technologies. This accelerator program stands as a testament to our commitment to fostering growth, creating opportunities, and shaping the future of the industry. We eagerly anticipate the discoveries and advancements that will emerge from this cohort as they embark on this transformative journey. We also hope to see startups within this batch that can create compelling value and synergies with Telkomsel’s business units, fostering mutually beneficial relationships that drive innovation and elevate the industry as a whole,” said Mia Melinda, CEO, Telkomsel Ventures.

AppWorks is founded by Chairman & Partner Jamie Lin, who concurrently doubles as CEO of Taiwan Mobile. Through his role at Taiwan Mobile, Jamie serves on the Board of Directors for Bridge Alliance, Asia Pacific’s leading mobile alliance, in which Telkomsel is also a member. As a result, AppWorks has built capabilities to work closely with telecommunications companies to support their needs in the digital economy, culminating with the firm’s partnership with Telkomsel Ventures for TINC.

“Over the past decade, AppWorks has shaped the future of hundreds of startups through our accelerator program, connecting innovators and enterprises for mutually beneficial growth. Our commitment to Indonesia began with an investment in 2018 and has since grown to a thriving founder community and investor network. This exciting next chapter with Telkomsel Ventures will empower promising startups, working alongside the nation’s top telecom group to supercharge Indonesia’s digital economy,” said Jamie Lin, Chairman & Partner, AppWorks.

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About Telkomsel Ventures

Telkomsel Ventures, established in 2019, is the investment arm of Telkomsel. As a strategic investor, Telkomsel Ventures invests and collaborates with promising startups to accelerate Telkomsel’s digital transformation and create innovative services. With a current portfolio of 17 startups, Telkomsel Ventures is committed to empowering startups through strategic investments, leveraging Telkomsel’s expansive ecosystem and capabilities. The goal is to actively contribute to Indonesia’s technology landscape while supporting Telkomsel’s strategic objectives.

More information: telkomsel.vc

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 a 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

 

Featuring 26 Taiwanese and international teams, AW#27 demonstrated the potential of startups in Greater Southeast Asia to build products for global audiences.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN, DECEMBER 13, 2023—AppWorks Accelerator today held its 27th demo day for batch #27 (AW#27) in tandem with Wistron Accelerator #5. The event featured 26 Taiwanese and international startups, including over 40% of teams led by serial founders, and 10 teams from Southeast Asia.

AW#27 includes startups led by 19 different nationalities, including founders from Singapore, Vietnam, the Philippines, Thailand, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. The batch featured startups building solutions for AI digital marketing, the creator economy, ESG, Web3, and legal-tech. The event highlighted the attractiveness of the Taiwan market for international startups, with many teams hiring local Taiwanese engineers and digital economy experts to fuel their growth.

As 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#27, there are now 532 active startups and 1,662 founders in the community. The AppWorks community now accounts for US$16.2 billion in annual revenues, creating over 23,000 high quality jobs for the digital economy. Companies in the AppWorks ecosystem have raised a cumulative US$5.8 billion with a collective valuation of US$32.4 billion.

“With the inclusion of AW#27, the AppWorks ecosystem continues to grow and permeate outwards. Starting with our base in Taiwan and into the Greater Southeast Asia region, we are seeing the global relevance of startups founded in the region for markets around the world. Taiwan offers a strong pool of resources and talent for startups in Southeast Asia as well as mature markets to tap into advanced technology and niche talent,” said Jamie Lin, Chairman, AppWorks. “We are proud of the accomplishments of all AW#27 companies, demonstrating that companies can utilize Taiwan to build for the world.”

Accelerating Creativity Through Technology

AW#27 featured a number of companies utilizing technology to transform digital marketing and build brands for the creator economy. This includes SoMin.ai, founded by Dr. Aleks Farseev, who is utilizing AI to improve the accuracy of targeting advertising campaigns, with major customers such as Audi, P&G, and Dentsu Japan; and Storipress, a Taiwan-based all-in-one publishing platform that provides a unified workflow, automatic site updates, and AI assistance to help teams write in a coherent style. This platform helps businesses create articles 42% faster, with IDEO being one of its major customers.

As brands build for the digital era, the creator economy has taken center stage, with influencer marketing becoming an important tool for brands to engage with consumers in a more natural and organic way. CreatorDB, the brainchild of Clayton Jacob, is a one-stop platform for influencer marketing, helping brands discover and engage with influencers, conduct data analysis, and facilitate advertising placement. CreatorDB has helped many well-known global brands engage with influencers in the Asia market—including Surfshark, Notion, and Acer. Meanwhile, Taiwan-based VGV Media Asia is a creator economy platform that enables brands to co-create content with influencers. VGV has cooperated with over 600,000 influencers throughout Asia, coordinating campaigns on behalf of major brands like UNIQLO, Tripadvisor, and Pinkoi.

Driving Sustainability in the Digital Economy

Addressing the large carbon footprints of e-commerce activity, there are significant opportunities for companies creating solutions for the circular economy to reduce waste and improve environmental impact. PackAge+ develops reusable packaging made from recycled plastic bottles and glass materials for e-commerce and technology customers, and has courted one of the largest semiconductor manufacturer in Taiwan and Family Mart as long-term customers, helping them reduce carbon emissions and support their sustainability efforts with a goal to replace 35% of disposable consumables within the next three years.

Building Superior Infrastructure for the Metaverse

Vietnam’s Mimiland has skyrocketed as one of the world’s most dynamic Web3 projects in the Metaverse—with more than 120,000 monthly active users. Mimiland is the world’s first Metaverse product to support more than 10,000 simultaneously online users, while protecting more than two million NFT assets for major brands like Sapporo, demonstrating unrivaled scalability. Mimiland assists developers integrate multiple applications, ensuring compatibility across devices and operating systems.

AW#27 Featured the Following Companies:

• CreatorDB (Taiwan): Analytics-based influencer discovery
• Groundup.ai (Singapore): Industrial AI solutions for machine maintenance and workplace safety
• Storipress (Taiwan): Workflow platform for content marketing
• VGV Media Asia (Taiwan): One-stop influencer marketing solutions
• SoMin.ai (Singapore): AI-powered performance marketing and analytics platform
• OnMic (Vietnam): Social audio content platform
• PackAge+ (Taiwan): Circular packaging and ESG solution for enterprises
• Oda (Vietnam): SaaS and financing platform for F&B
• OrbitNext (Taiwan): Knowledge and financing platform for content creators
• Walless (Vietnam): Personalized web3 wallet and digital asset management solution
• FLH (Taiwan): Universal IoT smart home platform
• Mimiland (Vietnam): The ultimate identity platform for gamers
• Lawplayer (Taiwan): Law legislation platform
• Flowclass (Hong Kong): No-code cloud-based application for educators
• DataXquad (Taiwan): Marketplace for AI models
• Jurist AI (Philippines): AI-powered research platform for legal professionals
• Loudio (Vietnam): Interactive Jukebox app for social venue goers
• Tricuss (Taiwan): AI-powered personal assistant on LINE and WhatsApp
• Potioneer (Thailand): Booking management platform for private chefs

Wistron Accelerator #5 Features 5G Chips, Smart Factories, Environmentally-friendly Materials

Wistron Accelerator welcomed its fifth batch of innovative startups, demonstrating the powerful potential of cross-regional integration of hardware and the core advantages of Taiwan as a springboard to global markets. To date, Wistron Accelerator has featured 31 teams across AI, IoT, Cloud, Information Security, Education, and Healthtech. Founders have received personal mentorship from Wistron Group senior leadership, providing targeted resources to help companies grow and significantly reduce trial and error costs.

Wistron Accelerator Welcomed Seven Companies for its Fifth Batch:

• MetAI (Taiwan): Digital twin and synthetic data for AI smart manufacturing
• SkyREC (Taiwan): AI search engine for security video
• Thermalytica (Japan): TIISA Superinsulation Materials for energy efficiency
• ViewMagine (South Korea): VODA, AI asset quality and management solution
• Ranictek (Taiwan): 5G/6G base station and satellite communication chips
• Solano Energy (Vietnam): Asset-light renewable-power company
• Touché Solutions (Taiwan): Robotic tactile sensing technology for manufacturing

 

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 a 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

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 532 active startups and 1,662 founders in the AppWorks ecosystem. Collectively, all companies in the ecosystem generate annual revenue totaling US$16.2 billion, and have created 23,490 jobs (+0.4% YoY). Altogether, the ecosystem raised a total of US$5.8 billion (+8% YoY), with an aggregate valuation reaching US$32.4 billion (+3% YoY). The AppWorks web3 ecosystem now has 129 startups and 305 founders. AppWorks web3 companies generated revenue totaling US$865 million, and raised US$1 billion (+7% YoY), with an aggregate valuation of US$13.2 billion (+3% YoY).

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AppWorks Funds

AppWorks manages four venture capital funds totaling US$350 million, collaborating with investors who share our vision, including leading enterprises in sectors spanning technology manufacturing, finance, and media and telecom. We invest in startups ranging from Seed Round to Series C and fund around 20 to 30 deals a year, now with 100 names in our portfolio, including leading startups in several verticals such as Lalamove, Dapper Labs/Flow, Animoca Brands, 91APP, Figment, Carousell, ShopBack, Tiki, 17LIVE, and KKday, while having produced five IPOs (Uber, GameSparcs, Kuobrothers, Pcone, 91APP), four IEOs, one hectocorn, two decacorns, and five unicorns.

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AppWorks School

Established in 2016, AppWorks School has strived to cultivate a pipeline of skilled engineers to help our community meet the technical demands of tomorrow. Quality talent has always served as the bedrock of innovation, yet shortages still remain the foremost challenge that tech companies in GSEA face today.

AppWorks School has trained over 900 aspiring software engineers; 90% of these graduates went on to pursue successful software development careers in prominent companies such as Taiwan Mobile, momo, 91APP, KKBOX, WeMo Scooter, and Gogoro. AppWorks School currently provides Coding Bootcamp, Campus Program, Upskill Program, and Corporate Training Program with courses in several domains: Android, iOS, Front-End, Back-End, Data Engineering, Automation Test, System Design, and Blockchain.

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