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).

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, Tiki, 17LIVE, and KKday, while having produced five IPOs (Uber, GameSparcs, Kuobrothers, Pcone, 91APP), 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 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.

More information: school.appworks.tw

 

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(12/13/2023) AppWorks（之初加速器）主辦的AppWorks Demo Day #27與協辦的Wistron Demo Day #5今日於台北連袂登場，來自星、越、菲、泰、美、日、韓等19個國家、共26組的國際新創團隊一起爭鳴。本次出場的連續創業者比例超過4成，許多國際團隊皆計劃在台落地招募人才，彰顯出台灣市場對國際創業者的吸引力。

AI融合行銷工具簡化工作流程   為人腦騰出更多時間發想創意

本次登台的AW#27共19組新創，當中有10組團隊來自東南亞國家。盤點本屆的創業題目，以AI數位行銷、網紅創作者經濟為熱點，另有ESG、Web3與法律科技等吸睛焦點。AppWorks董事長暨合夥人林之晨表示：「隨著AW#27的加入，AppWorks生態系持續成長並向外拓展。我們看到了在AppWorks在台灣與大東南亞地區的新創公司，展現出可進攻全球市場的潛力，而台灣為東南亞的新創公司與成熟市場，提供了豐富的先進技術資源和專業領域人才。」他進一步指出：「我們為所有AW#27的新創團隊的成就感到自豪，這些新創公司善用台灣的優勢打造面向世界的產品。」隨著AW#27加入，AppWorks生態系活躍新創來到532家、1,662位創業者。過去一年來，全體新創加總營業額達162億美元，創造2.3萬份工作機會；累積募資金額達58億美元，總估值則來到324億美元。

其中，來自俄國的台灣女婿法信夫(Prof. Aleks Farseev)打造的廣告投放平台SoMin.ai，聚焦社群媒體，由AI驅動分析內容素材與地域特性，提升定向廣告的精準度，獲得Audi、P&G和Dentsu日本電通等知名客戶的肯定。SoMin.ai的每月經常性收入(MRR)同比以2倍以上的速度快速增長，除了台灣以外，SoMin.ai也同時在新加坡、菲律賓、越南和英國擴大業務。

而除了數位廣告外，還有許多品牌及產業需要透過撰寫大量的文字篇章來與用戶溝通。Storipress即是為了服務以文字內容創作為主的產業而誕生的創新平台。Storipress的一站式平台能簡化品牌主的文字創作流程，不僅能根據目標客群的需求和品牌風格協助構思文章內容，還能依照不同社群媒體的格式，自動化調整文章內容並發布至相對應的媒體平台。使用Storipress的品牌主在生產文章的效率有效提升42%，目前月活用戶已破千，就連矽谷設計師嚮往的「終極聖殿」公司IDEO也是Storipress的忠實客戶。

銜接目標客群最後一哩：讓網紅直接成品牌紛絲，共創最具共鳴的影響力

看中網紅經濟的長遠發展，長住台灣的美籍創業者柯西杰Clayton Jacob建構了一站式的網紅搜尋、數據分析以及置入廣告的平台CreatorDB，主攻影音創作型態的Youtuber。CreatorDB強大的搜尋與分析能力，吸引想要打進亞洲市場的歐美品牌，包括Surfshark、Notion和Acer等知名品牌主與其攜手合作。CreatorDB自創業起的年增長率高達5倍，並在創業1年半後實現正向盈利，今年營收估計可達350萬美元，未來將持續打造CreatorDB成為網紅行銷的SaaS平台。

而台灣起家 VGV 圈粉行銷科技則是主打與品牌、網紅創作者共創內容的一站式策略網紅行銷服務。VGV 與超過 60 萬組來自台、新、馬、菲、日、香港的網紅合作，是 APAC 地區不容小覷的新興網紅行銷新創。由於VGV擅長與品牌主和創作者的雙邊溝通，因此共創的內容也特別能取得客群共鳴，並讓網紅創作者真正成為品牌大使，讓網紅行銷不再只是一次性業配，而是共生的長遠影響力。因為VGV在創造長遠影響力的優異能力，吸引了UNIQLO、Tripadvisor、Pinkoi，以及號稱「奶瓶界愛馬仕」的品牌 hegen 與之長期合作。VGV 表示，創立累計至今年已與 560 家品牌合作，預計未來每年的營收增長率將持續以 105％ 成長。

ESG新創開發市場新藍海    越南元宇宙展現破萬在線用戶的驚人佳績

PackAge+則是本屆團隊裡一支獨秀、以ESG為主題的環保科技社會企業，聚焦台灣網購及物流的一次性包裝浪費問題，目前已串聯多家電商與線下零售店家，使用循環包材以減少每年超過8千萬件的網購包裝垃圾，並建立了4,700個回收聚點，護國神山和全家皆是PackAge+的長期合作客戶。創辦人葉德偉表示：PackAge+正進一步與台灣的半導體和電子組裝產業洽談使用循環性包材，期待從上游著手，在3年內取代35%的一次性耗材，有效協助企業降低碳排，加速綠色轉型。

而來自越南的Mimiland在當地有「最頂級的Metaverse」美譽，產品上線3個月內即吸引超過12萬名月活用戶，明年的總用戶數預計將達1,000萬。相較於目前多數的Web3產品，Mimiland是全球第一個可支援超過1萬名在線用戶的元宇宙產品，並同時保護日本啤酒SAPPORO等超過2百萬個NFT資產。Mimiland的初心即在協助程式開發者進行多重應用程式的整合，不僅確保手機、筆電、桌機等不同設備的兼容性，並可相容於蘋果最新作業系統Vision OS，展現出Mimiland強大的空間運算實力。

緯創加速器 #5 推動高效PoC落地應用：5G晶片、智慧工廠、ESG媒材

緯創加速器(Wistron Accelerator #5)今年邁入第5屆，精選的團隊更加展現出亞太跨區整合能力，實現許多近未來可預期的市場應用場景。本次登台的繁晶科技是台灣的IC設計新創公司，主攻5G/6G基地台晶片及衛星通訊晶片，相容於5G開放式(O-RAN)基地台，可直接協助電信商解決架設5G基地台的高成本與高功耗的問題，預估能替手機和基地台節省30~60％的耗電，不僅可替電信業者節省1年約10億度的耗電，還能讓消費者的手機降低充電頻率，最佳情況只要2天充一次電即可。5G/6G技術是很多重要應用的基礎，像是ChatGPT、自駕車、電子商務、網路直播等，都需要5G以上的高速網路來提供應用服務。

而來自日本的的Thermalytica是由日本國家物質材料研究機構（NIMS）孵化出來的新創公司，以超低密度、極輕且高流動性的創新型結構，打造出高效的隔熱防火材料TIISA，其中的奈米級二氧化矽粒子可間隔大量空氣，成本效益是傳統材質的10倍以上，能明顯降低一般建物、工廠能耗的碳排，符合現行國際企業ESG規範的國際趨勢。Thermalytica目前正在日本搭建TIISA試產線，並計劃在未來5年間達到十噸的年產量，並拓展到台灣和其他東南亞市場。

此外，長年深耕影像處理技術的SkyREC，以AI優化分析能力，為實體零售商家提供更完善的零售數據分析和安防解決方案，不僅能助於改善商品陳列、庫存管理效能優化利潤，不同行業都能透過影像或資料分析，解決產業盲點與痛點，確保店內動線流暢與店面安全環境。目前IKEA、Timberland、The North Face等國際知名品牌都是SkyREC的合作客戶。

在智慧製造方面，本屆的MetAI宇見智能結合AI人工智慧與Metaverse元宇宙的兩大核心技術，解決在數位轉型中「資料」與「系統整合」的接合瓶頸，以「高度擬真模擬」以及「資料合成器」為製造產業提供能輕鬆導入的解決方案，加速推動製造業數位轉型。目前NVIDIA的Omniverse即是應用了MetAI的技術，真正實現智慧工廠的概念，不僅協助建構工業元宇宙，讓合作的工業夥伴可以輕鬆使用AI落地智慧製造的過程，並降低實體花費，成功為產業帶來極大的效益。

Wistron Accelerator #6 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。緯創集團與AppWorks攜手合作迄今已長達9年，雙方合作於2021年啟動Wistron Accelerator，由AppWorks協助營運。Wistron Accelerator迄今已遴選出31組團隊，累積許多亮眼的新創孵化經驗。

AppWorks #27 登台新創團隊介紹
No	團隊名稱	簡介	總部
1	CreatorDB	Analytics-based influencer discovery 一站式的網紅搜尋分析平台	台灣
2	Groundup.ai	Industrial AI solutions for machine maintenance and workplace safety 工業設備安全檢測與維護的AI整合方案	新加坡
3	Storipress	Workflow platform for content marketing 為文字內容行銷者降低工作流程的AI平台	台灣
4	VGV Media Asia	One-stop influencer marketing solutions 一站式網紅影響力解決方案	台灣
5	SoMin.ai	AI-powered performance marketing and analytics platform 以AI優化社群廣告投放與分析成效的工具平台	新加坡
6	OnMic	Social audio content platform  語音內容創作平台與社群	越南
7	PackAge+	Circular packaging and ESG solution for enterprises 以推廣ESG循環包材的環保科技社會企業	台灣
8	Oda	SaaS and financing platform for F&B 為餐飲業打造的點餐與帳務SaaS平台	越南
9	OrbitNext	Knowledge and financing platform for content creators 為內容創作者打造的知識諮詢與財務平台	台灣
10	Walless	Personalized web3 wallet and digital asset management solution 客製化的Web3錢包	越南
11	FLH	Universal IoT smart home platform IoT全球智慧家電平台	台灣
12	Mimiland	The ultimate identity platform for gamers 為遊戲者打造的元宇宙殿堂	越南
13	Lawplayer	Law legislation platform 一站式法律搜索服務平台	台灣
14	Flowclass	No-code cloud-based application for educators 為教育單位打造的無程式碼課程管理應用程式	香港
15	DataXquad	Marketplace for AI models AI智慧模組交易平台	台灣
16	Jurist AI	AI-powered research platform for legal professionals 為專業法律人打造的AI搜尋平台	菲律賓
17	Loudio	Interactive Jukebox app for social venue goers 專為社交場合打造的互動音樂點播App	越南
18	Tricuss	AI-powered personal assistant on LINE and WhatsApp 由AI驅動的個人社群助理 (LINE, WhatsApp)	台灣
19	Potioneer	Booking management platform for private chefs 為私廚打造的訂位管理系統	泰國

 

Wistron Accelerator #5 登場團隊介紹
No.	團隊名稱	簡介	總部
1	MetAI	Digital twin and synthetic data for AI smart manufacturing 結合 Metaverse 與 AI 兩大核心技術，落地實現智慧工廠	台灣
2	SkyREC	AI search engine for security video AI 智慧影像分析安控系統	台灣
3	Thermalytica	TIISA Superinsulation Materials for energy efficiency TIISA – 更優化的創新型氣凝膠隔熱材料	日本
4	ViewMagine	VODA, AI asset quality and management solution 結合AI及無人機的建築結構瑕疵檢測服務商	南韓
5	Ranictek	5G/6G base station and satellite communication chips 提供最具節能與成本效益之5G/6G基地台晶片解決方案	台灣
6	Solano Energy	Asset-light renewable-power company 光電儲能能源系統服務商公司	越南
7	Touché Solutions	Robotic tactile sensing technology for manufacturing 安全高效的人機協作解決方案領導品牌	台灣

 

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 532 家、1,662 位創業者。AppWorks 生態系所有新創加總營業額達 162 億美元；提供就業數 23,490 位，年增 0.4%；累積募資金額 58 億美元，年增 8%；總市值 324 億美元，年增 3%。其中，AppWorks 生態系已有 129 家活躍新創、305 位創業者來自 Web3 領域，整體營業額達 8.7 億美元；累積募資金額 10 億美元，年增 7%；總市值 132 億美元，年增 3%。

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，許多在其所處產業或領域中居領先地位，如：Lalamove、Dapper Labs / Flow、Animoca Brands、91APP、Figment、Carousell、ShopBack、Tiki、17LIVE、KKday 等。此外，AppWorks Funds 至今已有 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 900 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

 

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]

AppWorks（之初加速器）主辦的AppWorks Demo Day #26與協辦的Wistron Demo Day #4今日於台北登場，共有19組新創團隊輪番展現成果。登台團隊中，有10組來自東南亞團隊，與台灣團隊五五波相互較勁，印證AppWorks正擴大融入大東南亞（台灣+東協）市場。此外，Web3與AI/IoT更是本次團隊最吸睛的軟實力，分別在軟體工具平台打造、廣告投放、無人機與資安等領域，以亮眼的數字成績印證產品的市場成績 (Traction) 。

經濟蕭條＋資本緊縮 = 獨角獸孕育期  正是投資新創最佳時機 

伴隨今年全球景氣逐漸復甦，OECD（經濟合作暨發展組織）於6月初再次上調今年世界經濟成長率預估值到2.7%，AppWorks看好的ABS (AI/Blockchain/Southeast Asia) 三大典範轉移，更將展現更明顯且強勁的成長/顛覆動能，AppWorks也因此在今年將專責鏈接東南亞的Beacon Funds升級為事業單位，深化AppWorks在東南亞的觸角。

Beacon Funds負責人若林純 (Jun Wakabayashi) 長期走訪東南亞，與各國的創投、新創生態系的頻繁交流，今日也在現場分享他的市場觀察與深度剖析：「自2022年起資本進入緊縮循環，大東南亞的投資交易活動，整體而言深受重創，其中新加坡、印度和台灣受到的打擊最為嚴重，越南和菲律賓受到的影響相對較淺，新創生態仍有正向萌芽。在典範轉移與資本緊縮的時空背景下，投資方態度更加謹慎，採更嚴格的估值標準，更看重新創的產品盈利能力與投報效益。」

若林純指出：「然而從歷史的角度來看，當經濟衰退且風口不再，反而有助於新創自我整頓，更鼓勵大膽的新創跳出來解決市場的新興痛點。2000年dot-com泡沫後的經濟衰退期間，誕生了 LinkedIn, mailchimp等巨獸；2008年金融海嘯後的蕭條期間，也陸續誕生Uber, Airbnb, Square等獨角獸；如今大東南亞（台灣+東協）市場也正邁向高利率環境的『新常態』，在今日登場的新創業者當中，也必定有部分人才將在數年後成為下一代的產業佼佼者。」

Beacon Funds負責人若林純

AppWorks董事長暨合夥人林之晨表示：「創業是一段漫長且獨特的探索之旅，許多看似奇蹟的成功案例，背後往往累積有5至10年的努力。今日的科技巨擘，在創業過程中也是歷盡長年艱辛，需要很多慧眼識珠的投資人與合作夥伴參與其成長，才能在未來共享成功果實。」隨著AW#26加入，AppWorks生態系活躍新創已達490家、1,589位創業者。過去一年來，所有新創加總營業額達153億美元，創造2.4萬份工作機會；累積募資金額達57億美元，總價值高達318億美元。

AppWorks 董事長暨合夥人林之晨

AW#26 新創大混血  以 B2B 商模邁進大東南亞市場  助企業無痛轉型 Web3

本次AppWorks Accelerator #26（AW#26)共有14組團隊登台，當中10組來自東南亞，已佔AppWorks登台團隊總數的7成，彰顯AppWorks深耕東南亞的耀眼成果。AW#26的新創們分別來自15個國家，包括台灣、菲律賓、印尼、越南、新加坡、香港及澳洲等，並有37%為連續創業者，創業題目含括Web3、 AI、IoT等，以及在醫療、教育、物流等領域的垂直產業經營。

值得關注的是，AW#26的新創團隊多以B2B商業模式發展，當中已出現能將產品在東南亞各國快速複製、快速滲透的越南新創Quqo，主攻街邊雜貨店App進貨管理服務。而Tokban則幫助印尼的五金建材行提供數位化進貨服務，使其能輕鬆快速對接供應商進貨，更在去年創下500萬美金的驚人年營收。而在Web3領域，更有Growing3發展出全新的廣告投放技術，為客戶創下CPA（Cost per Acquisition, 獲客成本）降低79%，轉化率提升376%的驚人成效。Morpheus Labs則是打造出亞洲第一個整合Web3開發工具與方案模組的開放式平台，不僅能跨行7大主鏈，更是知名雲端企業在亞太區的官方合作夥伴。

Wistron Accelerator #4 展現成熟商用實力  儼成企業與新創合作的效仿指標 

緯創資通董事長林憲銘指出：「緯創加速器成立至今已有2年半，秉持著開放心態不斷擴大與新創協作的領域，並挹注緯創在ICT產業生態系的資源，讓更多人看見台灣整合軟硬體的研發能量與實例，更期待能透過緯創加速器，為台灣新創環境多元性帶來更多活力，與AppWorks一起探索下一個十年的成長動能，幫助新創團隊成為帶動台灣整體產業往前進的最強引擎。」

緯創資通董事長林憲銘

Wistron Accelerator #5 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。緯創與AppWorks攜手合作迄今已長達9年，更在2021年啟動Wistron Accelerator，由AppWorks協助營運。Wistron Accelerator迄今已遴選出24組團隊，累積不少企業與新創的合作經驗。

和泰聯網 x 三維人：攜手擴大 MaaS 車聯網生態系的創新應用 

本次Demo Day的企業與新創對談，邀請到和泰聯網執行副總經理邱威凱，以及車聯網軟體新創三維人 (3drens) 共同創辦人暨執行長余嘉淵同台，分享雙方如何攜手合作，打造yoxi車隊管理平台與構建 MaaS (Mobility-as-a-Service) 生態系，讓彼此皆得到雙倍的收穫。

在和泰集團的MaaS創新服務生態佈局中，包含原本的車量買賣生意、自駕租車iRent，以及計程車叫車服務yoxi。yoxi利用計程車使用行為進行分群，也為不同分眾群體打造專屬乘車券以優化叫車活躍率，目前yoxi叫車服務的活躍用戶數已超越80萬。

三維人是AW#7的校友，剛在今年完成300萬美金的Pre-A輪募資，目前專注於為物流以及出行產業客戶打造細緻的SaaS模組與車隊派遣管理系統。余嘉淵表示：「三維人起初是個非常技術導向的團隊，在與和泰聯網的合作中，有許多珍貴的學習，讓我深刻體會商業思維的重要性。同時我們也會以軟體思維協助企業客戶的車隊管理、任務指派、績效考核，讓企業中閒置資源發揮最大效用的目標上。也因為yoxi的成功案例，未來與和泰集團MaaS有更多合作。」三維人在台灣將持續加強與硬體廠商的合作，並協助物流業者數位轉型，並放眼東南亞的拓展機會，打造世界級的商用車隊軟體願景。

和泰聯網執行副總經理邱威凱(中）、三維人 (3drens) 共同創辦人暨執行長余嘉淵（左）

AppWorks 將在東南亞 4 國陸續展開新創業者的實體交流活動

AppWorks #27正在招募優秀的創業者，申請截至7月10日。AppWorks #27加速器將在2023年9月啟動，依據每位創業者的需求，計劃在印尼、越南、新加坡、菲律賓、台灣等市場推出專屬於創業者的交流與學習活動。其中包括與同屆創業者交流、與Mentors及AppWorks Partners Office Hours、面對台灣或是東南亞投資人的Demo Day，以及客製化市場的探索行程。旨在協助創業者銜接到創業者校友社群的人脈網絡，一起扶持及互相學習。

AW#26 登台新創團隊介紹 

1. Allos（香港）：透過因果關聯人工智慧協助藥廠模擬臨床試驗、協尋適合的受試患者。
2. DashoContent （菲律賓）：以AI驅動的行銷內容生成、為品牌媒合內容創作者的平台。
3. Encoredays（台灣）：主打40歲以上熟齡受眾的社群媒體，為品牌客戶提供高品質的 UGC（用戶原創內容），曾為全家便利商店的產品擊出200%舊客回購率、41%導購率的安打成績。目前Encoredays註冊會員數已突破4萬，更擁有300名以上的活躍創作者。 
4. Forte Biotech（新加坡）：主要為東南亞的養蝦業者提供低成本且快速的蝦活體健康檢測模組。全球養蝦業近9成產量來自亞洲，其中是越南、泰國、馬來西亞更是重點產出國，加總這三國的市場產值已高達130億美金。然而，蝦農場也存在高風險，若未能即時檢出病蝦，一隻病蝦即會迅速感染整個蝦池，導致該期養殖完全報廢。Forte Biotech的檢測模組，取代傳統又貴又慢的實驗室送驗，幫助蝦農們降低8成的檢測成本，更可直接在養蝦場用2小時得出檢驗結果。
5. Gocochain（台灣）：冷鏈物流的環境監測解決方案。
6. Growing3（台灣）：以創新技術為Web3項目方打造高效的廣告投放策略，透過分析鏈上數據分析、以獨創AI演算法匹配出錢包地址的Twitter身分，並以Twitter Ads整合目標受眾的投放策略，幫助項目方找出真正的高淨值用戶，高效增加粉絲量和網站轉化量，無需再仰賴空投、任務獎勵等傳統辦法。該團隊一推出此創新技術，不到半年已收穫XREX等7家付費客戶，客戶類型包含gameFi、NFT、Defi等，曾創下CPA降低79%，轉化數提升376%的驚人成績。
7. InvestEd（菲律賓）：透過AI演算法，提供開發中國家沒有銀行帳戶的學生客製化貸款。
8. Keedle Education 籽樂教育（台灣）：針對3-12歲孩子的社交情緒能力發展打造的適性學習平台，能讓家長和老師共同追蹤孩子現況，並獲得最適合孩子的日常教育方法。目前已打入台灣新竹、宜蘭等五大縣市的教育局處與特教中心，更獲得91%用戶的正向回饋，有效改善孩童的社交情緒與適性發展。籽樂的評量系統使用國際醫療鑑定等級的資料庫，運用AI解決過往數據老舊、無法保存等問題。籽樂今年將整合銜接教育端與醫療端資源，期望幫助更多孩子的情緒教育能在學校與家中無縫接軌。
9. Kodifly（香港）：專注於開發3D感知技術，提供交通移動系統即時監測與分析方案。
10. Morpheus Labs（新加坡）：打造亞洲第一個整合Web3開發工具與方案模組的開放式平台Morpheus SEED，幫助企業無痛進行Web3轉型。Morpheus SEED 不僅能以AI來驅動程式編碼，並拖曳各種工具模組加以組合，並可跨行以太 (Ethereum)、Hyperledger Fabric、VeChain等七大鏈。Morpheus Labs已連續2年百萬美締造金的營業額成績，是騰訊、華為、JP Games 亞太區雲端業務的官方合作夥伴，日前更拿下指標性客戶Staynex （當紅的NFT技術平台，專為為跨國連鎖飯店、高端酒店集團、渡假村提供會員住宿管理服務，是英國足球超級聯賽中最知名的阿森納球隊指定合作夥伴），並協助Staynex縮短70% 的NFT項目開發成本與時間。  
11. Quqo（越南）：為越南的街邊雜貨店打造進貨App服務，讓店家輕鬆完成快消品的採購，App去年剛上線，至今已快速累積近6000家客戶，正逐步滲透越南百萬間雜貨店的龐大市場，並將進攻泰國與柬埔寨。Quqo目前已和40家以上的FMCG供應商合作，近期更拿下指標性供應商DKSH（旗下品牌包含阿華田、立頓、殼牌等）。創辦人是來自拉丁美洲的連續創業家，在創立Quqo前已有三次新創出場經驗，有獨到眼光與強悍的營運管理能力。
12. Soltera （菲律賓）：提供新興市場公共事業體訂閱制的智慧電表管理平台 （Smart Metering-as-a-Service）。
13. Sylk （新加破）：創作者的Shopify，並幫助品牌媒合創作者，進一步協助品牌提供使用者原創性內容 (User-generated content)。
14. Tokban （印尼）：幫助印尼街邊的五金行建材行提供數位化進貨服務，使之能透過網站與App向供應商進貨，讓價格更透明、庫存管理更穩定。Tokban自2021年開始營運，2022年已創下驚人的500萬美金年營收。

Wistron Accelerator #4 登場團隊介紹

1. AIpoint 臥龍智慧 （台灣）： 將AI應用在水源處理與回收，研發友善環境工程技術。
2. AiSeed 艾知科技 （台灣）：結合AI應用、打造VTOL無人機產品，提供AI即時分析、自動化登艦等全方位解決方案。其最新機型不僅飛行高度達1000 呎，速度更快至每小時160公里，是一般無人機的3倍速，在續航力、抗天候風阻、障礙物判斷皆突破市場水準。
3. DeepWave 迪威智能（台灣）：AI聲學辨識SaaS模型，提升語音自動化辨識與處理精準度，不僅可應用在Koisk多媒體機台的人機互動，更可提升Chat GPT語音指令轉化精確性。
4. Chelpis 池安量子（台灣）：以「後量子加密」先驅技術，超前部署國際資安標準，提供企業長期資安服務。Chelpis也是國發會迄今唯一全額直接投資的新創團隊，目前已和中研院等全球學術前鋒合作，將於8月1日成立亞洲第一家「量子安全遷移中心」，為台灣增強「資安防護國力」。
5. LongGood 龍骨王（台灣）：提供數位長照/復健服務的醫病互動軟體公司，產品已受日本前兩大長照集團青睞採購，並逐漸導入近300家醫療長照機構落地應用，目前聚焦擴大日本市場。

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，和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。
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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490家、1,589位創業者。AppWorks生態系所有新創加總營業額達153億美元；提供就業數23,999位，年增6%；累積募資金額57億美元，年增10%；總市值318億美元，年增2%。其中，AppWorks生態系已有120家活躍新創、279位創業者來自Web3領域，整體營業額達16億美元；累積募資金額9.9億美元，年增8%；總市值131億美元，年增5%。
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、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、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)。
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#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 800 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

AppWorks 活動聯絡人（含發稿後媒體聯繫）：Michelle Lin | +886-928-038-997 | [email protected]

AppWorks Accelerator today held its 26th demo day, unveiling 14 startups targeting Southeast Asia markets and innovative web3 models. The event was held in tandem with Wistron Demo Day #4, which featured five startups in the AI and IoT spaces.

AppWorks Accelerator #26 (AW#26) demo day featured a total of 14 teams on stage, with 10 from Southeast Asia, reflecting AppWorks commitment to the region. As a batch, AW#26 founders hail from 15 different countries, including Taiwan, the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Australia—with 37% of which being serial entrepreneurs. The batch included companies innovating in the fields of AI, education, healthcare, IoT, logistics, and web3, among others.

Of particular note, the majority of AW#26 startups focus on B2B models. This includes Vietnam-based Quqo, a digital supply chain solution developer for SMEs and mom-and-pop shops; and Tokban, a marketplace for construction materials in Indonesia connecting local hardware stores with suppliers, which achieved US$5 million in revenue in 2022. In the web3 space, Growing3 has developed on-chain digital marketing solutions that reduce customer acquisition costs by 79% and improve the conversion rate by 376%; and Morpheus Labs, which has created an open platform that helps businesses integrate web3 tools through cross-chain low-code solutions, acting as the official partner of well-known cloud companies throughout the APAC region.

For 2023, the global economy has demonstrated durability, as the world has largely adjusted to sudden and elevated higher interest rates and an end to easy money while staving off the threat of recession. The OECD has raised estimates for world economic growth to +2.7%, reflecting a positive outlook for investment and growth. Under this context, AppWorks sees its A.B.S. (AI, Blockchain, Southeast Asia) strategy as uniquely suited to capture opportunities in this macro environment. During this cycle, AppWorks has strengthened its Beacon Funds strategy, partnering with local venture capital firms to tap into emerging opportunities in Southeast Asia and create synergies between the region and Taiwan.

“The bullwhip effect stemming from sudden and elevated rate hikes is only just now hitting private markets, impacting founders and investors alike across Greater Southeast Asia. Startup and technology hotspots like Singapore, Indonesia, and Taiwan have experienced a material pullback in investment activity, whereas markets like Vietnam and the Philippines exhibited some degree of insulation, reflecting the sheer nascency of these ecosystems. We’re now seeing a complete reset on how startups are viewed and valued, with investors displaying a renewed focus on profitability, margins, and overall business fundamentals,” said Jun Wakabayashi, Principal of Beacon Funds, AppWorks. “We believe this shifting paradigm will not only help existing founders clean house and recalibrate their business models, but also forge a new generation of bold and ambitious entrepreneurs looking to tackle the plethora of pain points emerging as the rising tide of free-flowing capital recedes. There is never a better time to be a founder than now.”

Jun Wakabayashi, Principal of Beacon Funds, AppWorks

AW#26 demo day featured the following companies:

1. Allos: Explainable medical insights through Causal AI (Hong Kong);
2. DashoContent: AI-powered content subscription platform for marketing (Philippines);
3. Encoredays: Creator community for micro-influencers aged over 40 (Taiwan);
4. Forte Biotech: Accessible diagnostics for farming risk management (Singapore);
5. Gocochain: Environmental monitoring solution for cold chain logistics (Taiwan);
6. Growing3: On-chain data analytics and marketing solutions for web3 (Taiwan);
7. InvestEd: Algorithm-based financing products for unbanked GenZs (Philippines);
8. Keedle Education: Personalized behavioral and emotional learning for K-12 (Taiwan);
9. Kodifly: Intelligent mobility and transportation system (Hong Kong);
10. Morpheus Labs: Enabling web3 transformation (Singapore);
11. Quqo: Digital supply chain solutions for SMEs (Vietnam);
12. Soltera: Smart Metering-as-a-Service for utilities (Philippines);
13. Sylk: Shopify for creators helping brands match with creators (Singapore);
14. Tokban: B2B marketplace for construction materials (Indonesia);

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 #4 featured the following companies:

1. AIpoint: AI no-code smart water treatment and recycling platform (Taiwan); 
2. AiSeed Tech: Full autonomy eVTOL solution (Taiwan);
3. Chelpis: Quantum safe solutions (Taiwan);
4. DeepWave: AI-powered audio processing service (Taiwan);
5. LongGood Meditech: Empowering lives through digital rehabilitation (Taiwan);

“Entrepreneurship is a long and unique journey of learning by doing and often from failures. What may appear as a miraculous overnight success is often the result of 5-10 years in the relentless making. Today’s tech giants all have endured arduous times in the past, with the support of investors and partners playing a big part in their path to victory. With our 26th batch, AppWorks Accelerator has brought yet another carefully selected group of future star founders to the broader venture community, and we’re proud to continue to play a part in nurturing these changemakers over the next 10 years,” said Jamie Lin, Chairman, AppWorks.

Jamie Lin, Chairman, AppWorks

With the addition of AW#26, there are now a total of 490 active startups and 1,589 founders in the AppWorks Ecosystem. These companies collectively generate US$15.3 billion in revenue, employ 24,000 individuals, and have raised US$5.7 billion with an aggregate valuation reaching US$31.8 billion.

AppWorks #27 is currently recruiting for its cohort, with applications closing on July 10, and will launch in September 2023. AW#27 will offer founders 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, 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.

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 490 active startups and 1,589 founders in the AppWorks ecosystem. Collectively, all companies in the ecosystem generate annual revenue totaling US$15.3 billion and have created 23,999 jobs (+6% YoY). Altogether, the ecosystem raised a total of US$5.7 billion (+10% YoY), with an aggregate valuation reaching US$31.8 billion (+2% YoY). The AppWorks web3 ecosystem now has 120 startups and 279 founders. AppWorks web3 companies generated revenue totaling US$1.6 billion, and raised US$990 million (+8% YoY), with an aggregate valuation of US$13.1 billion (+5% YoY).
More information: appworks.tw/accelerator

AppWorks Funds

AppWorks manages three venture capital funds totaling US$212 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.
More information: appworks.tw/investments

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 800 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.
More information: school.appworks.tw

AppWorks Event Coordinator: 
Michelle Lin | +886-928-038-997 | [email protected]

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