SINGAPORE, 27 November 2025 — AppWorks returns to Singapore with Demo Day #31, spotlighting 16 of the region’s highest-traction AI, IoT, Web3 and DePin startups, more than half led by repeat founders with deep operating experience. Hosted at Guoco Midtown Network Hub, the showcase reflects a major shift in Southeast Asia’s digital economy toward high-execution founders solving real-world problems with proven technologies and clear roadmaps towards profitability across fintech, mobility, health, industrial automation and infrastructure for decentralised finance.

Founders, partners, and mentors gathered for AppWorks Demo Day #31 in Singapore

A defining characteristic of this cohort is its operator depth: 54% of founders are repeat entrepreneurs, reflecting the region’s shift toward experienced builders with a track record of shipping, scaling and solving real problems in increasingly complex markets.

1. AI and IoT Enter Real-World Deployment Across SEA

The Southeast Asia AI market is rapidly expanding with strong adoption across enterprises and SMEs. BCG estimates that AI could contribute up to USD 120 billion to regional GDP by 2027, driven by productivity gains across logistics, healthcare, finance, and infrastructure.In 2024, AI adoption among SMEs in Southeast Asia tripled from 4.2% to 14.5%, supported by a young, tech-savvy population and increasing investments in AI-ready data centers. Southeast Asia is poised to become a global AI powerhouse, with vibrant startup activity and growing collaboration between global tech leaders and local innovators accelerating ecosystem growth.

With 14 teams applying AI and IoT to commercial use cases, Demo Day #31 showcases how intelligence systems are being embedded directly into the operating fabric of Southeast Asia.

A standout example is Hivebotics (Singapore), a robotics company tackling labour shortages and operational inefficiencies across commercial cleaning and facilities management. Co-founded by Rishab Patwari and Tuan Dung, Hivebotics deploys autonomous restroom and building-cleaning robots powered by machine learning and workflow optimisation models. Hivebotics is already working with Changi Airport Group, ISS, Sodexo, Kintsugi Holdings, and Chaico Development (HK) Pte. Ltd. across Singapore, the UAE, the US, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, reflecting strong enterprise demand for automation amid labour constraints..

Another notable case is Fluid (Singapore), founded by Trasy Lou and Steven Li, is an AI B2B payments and embedded credit platform used by 3,000+ suppliers and buyers across Singapore and Malaysia. Powered by AI Finance Agents, Fluid automates reconciliation and collections while unifying underwriting and payments into a single flow, helping SMEs improve liquidity, reduce manual work, and get paid faster.

2. Repeat Founders Strengthening Execution Readiness

A recent statistic from Bain’s e-Conomy SEA 2025 report highlights that Southeast Asia’s digital economy is projected to surpass USD 300 billion in gross merchandise value by 2025, supported by robust 15% year-on-year growth in key sectors like e-commerce, fintech, and AI. Despite funding headwinds, private tech investments have risen steadily, demonstrating resilience and execution readiness among startups.

This rising operator depth can be seen in ventures like Maibel (Singapore), a story-driven AI wellness companion designed specifically for women in Asia. Founder Mabel Loh previously built AMFIT Academy, a holistic women’s strength-training business with a 1.6K-strong community. 7 months in, Maibel’s early beta tests proved strong user stickiness. Across 100 users, the early MVP retention was triple the industry’s average. Maibel is currently in stealth mode, scaling into SEA post seed raise in June 2026.

Trainge (Taiwan) offers another case of mature operator execution. With 170+ paying gyms (including Anytime Fitness), 150K+ users, and 2,000+ verified trainers, Trainge has already achieved USD 2.5M in annual revenue in Taiwan and is now preparing for regional expansion into Singapore and Malaysia, where hybrid fitness adoption continues to grow.

This type of founder depth, operational experience, cross-industry pivoting, and cultural insight, reflects the rising calibre of founders in Southeast Asia’s next wave of tech innovation.

3. Southeast Asia as the Primary Market

As Southeast Asia’s digital adoption accelerates, 12 startups in this cohort are building specifically for the region’s most urgent gaps, financial access, mobility, travel infrastructure, authentication, and digital services, while showing clear signals of revenue quality, regulatory understanding and cross-border scalability.”

Among them is Hata (Malaysia), founded in Malaysia by David Low, KK Chong and Darien Ng, a regulated digital asset exchange enabling fiat-to-crypto trading in both MYR and USD. With 200,000 registered users and USD 26 million in assets under custody, Hata is emerging as one of Malaysia’s most trusted compliant on-ramps for Web3 adoption.

Parkit (Malaysia), founded by Kyan Liew, is a high-growth SEA mobility operator tackling Malaysia’s persistent parking infrastructure inefficiencies. Beyond parking, Parkit now offers mobility solutions including insurance services, serving over 40,000 registered users with access to 300,000 daily MRT commuters using their infrastructure. With over 30,000 paying customers, and B2B clients like Samsung and Malaysia Mass Rapid Transit, Parkit has grown to generate USD 4M in annual revenue through a mix of enterprise and consumer channels.

Founded by KaKit Chen, LegitApp (Canada) is another start up gaining momentum with its AI-powered luxury authentication engine, which combines expert verification with automated precision. Now expanding into Southeast Asia, LegitApp processes 3,000 daily authentication checks for over 2 million users across platforms such as TikTok Shop and Carousell, generating USD 3M in annual revenue.

Also noteworthy is HeyMax (Singapore), founded by Joe Lu, is a traveller rewards aggregator tackling the region’s fragmented loyalty landscape. With over 150,000 users, and over 800 merchant partnerships with the likes of Japan Railways East, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Trip.com, KKDay, Amazon.sg, Octopus HK and Klook, HeyMax has achieved USD 6M ARR and 45,000 MAU, consolidating a fragmented rewards landscape for everyday travellers.

4. A New Frontier for Web3 & DePin

Demo Day #31 also highlights a dynamic wave of Web3 and decentralised physical infrastructure (DePin) projects that move beyond speculation toward tangible real-world applications. These startups are pioneering next-gen infrastructure solutions that leverage blockchain and AI to unlock new efficiencies and accessibility in traditionally siloed industries.

Juic3 Labs (Taiwan), founded by Ramos Chang and RD Yu, is building self-balancing distributed battery networks designed to stabilise and decentralise future energy grids. The company has already secured three key energy partners across Battery, EPC, and EMS sectors, supporting 2.8MWh of battery capacity deployments across Taiwan. 

Meanwhile, Singular (Hong Kong), founded by Terrence Hooi, is democratising access to top-tier private equity through fractionalised on-chain investment infrastructure. With 55,000+ registered users, over USD 2 million processed, and a USD 200 million deal pipeline, Singular is opening institutional-grade opportunities, such as SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anduril, to a new generation of global investors through compliant Hong Kong structures.

Auki Labs (Hong Kong), founded by Nils Pihl and Santeri Aramo, is building the real world web, making physical spaces browsable, searchable and navigable to AI and robots. With over 1000 locations signed up, Auki is already making millions in ARR providing AI copilots for physical labor running on phones, smart glasses and robots, and is projecting 100,000 locations connected by the end of 2028.

These ventures underscore Southeast Asia’s growing role as a regional hub for pragmatic Web3 and DePin innovation, fueled by increasing regulatory clarity, investor interest, and the region’s innate suitability for decentralised infrastructure, given its young population, mobile penetration, and infrastructure gaps. 

According to McKinsey, Southeast Asia is attracting significant investments in digital infrastructure and blockchain technology, reflecting its leadership in Asia’s emerging tech economy. Backed by strong capital inflows and active startup ecosystems, the region has become a recognised hub for early-stage Web3 innovation and infrastructure investment.

Alyssa Chen, Principal of the Accelerator Arm, AppWorks said, “Founders in Southeast Asia are entering a more grounded, experience-driven phase, and this cohort reflects that shift. Many have built before, they understand customer pain points, cross-border realities, and what it takes to operationalise AI, IoT, and on-chain systems in the real world. Demo Day #31 is an opportunity for investors to meet operators already demonstrating real traction across the region.

“As we look toward AW#32, we’re especially supporting founders in three verticals shaping Asia’s next decade: Manufacturing AI, where Taiwan’s supply chain gives builders a real advantage; Defence Tech, where dual-use innovation is rapidly expanding; and On-Chain Banking, as financial infrastructure becomes increasingly programmable. No matter the specific product you’re building, AppWorks is a strategic partner for entering Taiwan and scaling across Asia.”

Across all cohorts, the AppWorks community now includes 653 active startups, founded by 2,086 entrepreneurs across markets such as Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam and beyond. These companies have collectively raised US$7.3 billion, achieved a combined valuation of US$37.7 billion, and generated US$17.4 billion in annual revenues, while employing 28,256 people worldwide.

This continued expansion underscores the strength of AppWorks’ regional network and the growing maturity of Southeast Asia’s digital ecosystem. With new ties formed this year, including investment partnerships with KVIC (Korea Venture Investment Corp) and Jelawang in Malaysia, the community is deepening its cross-border capabilities and accelerating connectivity across Greater Southeast Asia.

Below is the full list of pitching teams showcased at AppWorks Demo Day #31 Singapore, representing some of the most driven and forward-looking builders in the region.

#	Company	Country/Market	1‑line description	URL
1	HeyMax	SG	Traveller’s rewards aggregator.	https://heymax.ai
2	Fluid	SG	AI-powered B2B payment platform with credit built in.	https://www.gofluid.io/
3	Alpha Story	SG	Forecasting and executing on digital narratives 24-7.	alphastory.co
4	Hivebotics	SG	AI-powered robot for commercial restroom and facility cleaning.	www.hivebotics.tech
5	Maibel	SG	Story-driven AI wellness companion for women.	https://www.maibel.com
6	Singular	HK	On-chain access to fractional shares in world-class private equity.	https://singulardex.com
7	Hata	MY	A licensed Malaysian digital asset exchange for fiat-to-crypto trading in MYR and USD.	https://hata.io/home
8	Parkit	MY	Smart parking infrastructure for property owners and businesses.	www.parkitmy.com
9	Plandora	SG	Trusted travel plans with AI real creator twins.	plandora.com
10	LegitApp	CA	Luxury authentication, built on expert analysis and AI precision	https://legitapp.com/
11	Auki Labs	HK	AI copilots for physical spaces, running on the real-world web.	www.auki.ai
12	Klipy	HK	AI executive secretary for high touch professionals.	http://klipy.ai/
13	Adora	JP	AI app protecting kids from cyberbullying and online predators.	https://www.adora-app.com/
14	Trainge	TW	All in one fitness platform for both individual and gyms	trainge.com
15	AMMO	UK	AI powered community management.	https://www.ammoai.io/
16	Juic3 Labs	TW	Self-balancing grid powered by distributed battery networks.	https://juic3.xyz/

AppWorks, a leading startup accelerator and VC firm headquartered in Taiwan, has signed an MOU with Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC) to strengthen support for Korean startups. With KVIC’s strategic commitment into AppWorks Fund IV, AppWorks and KVIC will work together to help Korean founders access new markets, capital, and networks across Asia—empowering them to scale beyond Korea and compete on the global stage.

AppWorks is launching a Korean cohort to accelerate cross-border expansion

AppWorks Accelerator—the renowned startup accelerator originated in Taiwan and has since expanded across Asia—has built its alumni network the region’s largest founder community of 624 active startups and 2,029 founders, and will soon launch a Korean cohort for growth-stage startups ready to expand beyond their home market. Admitted startups will gain access to AppWorks’ valuable mentorship and connection to key strategic partners—including leading regional VCs and top-tier corporates from key sectors such as telecom, world-class electronics manufacturers driving the AI supply chain, cutting-edge media companies, and leading retail players to fast-track their entry into Taiwan, Southeast Asia, and beyond. More importantly, they will join AppWorks’ alumni network across Asia, pioneering frontier technologies such as AI and IoT, while connecting with the corporate partners to accelerate growth and collaboration. 

AppWorks connects Korean founders to one of Asia’s most vibrant startup ecosystems and network for capital & strategic partnership.

Founded by one of Taiwan’s most successful and influential founder-turned-investors, Jamie Lin, in 2009, AppWorks has since built a thriving pan-Asia community of 2,029 founders and 624 active startups, all together valued at $32.1 billion and pulling $16.3 billion in annual revenues.  These companies span across diverse tech sectors. Built by founders, for founders, this community thrives on peer learning, shared networks, and collaboration. By joining, Korean founders gain a platform to scale beyond their home market and accelerate their path from local champions to regional leaders. 

Taiwan is a strategic market, profitability center, and AI hub for startups

Taiwan is quickly becoming a leading hub for AI, with strong ties to the world’s semiconductor supply chain and a growing network of AI startups and corporates. AppWorks connects founders to key industry players and corporates eager to adopt AI and IoT solutions. For Korean startups in AI, Taiwan provides exceptional access to advanced technology and a rapidly expanding market, offering a solid base to grow regionally and globally.

In addition to its strategic position within the AI supply chain, Taiwan is also an ideal market for consumer-facing startups. With strong purchasing power supported by a high GDP per capita of US$34K, and a digitally savvy population eager to try new products, Taiwan serves as both a testbed and a profitability center, where startups can refine their business models and unit economics before scaling to larger markets.

Global players have already proven Taiwan’s strategic value. Coupang selected Taiwan as one of its first overseas markets, quickly gaining traction due to high average order value, dense urban populations, and strong local demand for Korean products in beauty, F&B, and fashion. LINE has built Taiwan into one of its strongest markets outside Japan, reaching nearly the entire population with over 20 million active users. Today, LINE operates as a true super-app, offering messaging, payments, banking, and media services woven into everyday life.

For Korean founders, Taiwan offers both the accessibility of a nearby market and the growth potential of a leading AI ecosystem, making it a powerful bridge from Korea to the broader Southeast Asian region.

AppWorks is doubling down on Korea’s fast-growing tech ecosystem

In recent years, AppWorks has steadily nurtured a growing community of Korean founders, backing ambitious startups and supporting their growth beyond domestic borders. With partnership with KVIC, AppWorks is doubling down—providing Korean entrepreneurs with the networks, capital, and regional know-how they need to scale across Asia.

AppWorks, a leading regional VC with a proven investment track record

Alongside its accelerator, AppWorks manages four venture capital funds with US$370M total funds raised, investing from seed to Series C stage startups. AppWorks has invested in more than 100 companies, including category leaders such as Lalamove, Carousell, ShopBack, KKday, 91APP, 17LIVE, Animoca Brands, and Dapper Labs/Flow. Its portfolio has produced 6 IPOs, 8 IEOs, 1 hectocorn, 2 decacorns, and 8 unicorns—cementing AppWorks’ position as one of Asia’s most impactful founder communities and VC platforms.

AppWorks and KVIC, together, share a commitment to helping Korean startups grow into global players

Jessica Liu, Partner leading AppWorks’ initiatives in Korea:

“We are excited to partner with KVIC to empower Korean founders. Korea is home to incredible founders and culture, and with the right networks across Asia, we believe these startups can grow into the next wave of regional and global champions.”

 

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校友帶動產值破163億美元！累積募資總額達66億美元，引領創新經濟穩步登峰 

成立15年以來，從 AppWorks Accelerator畢業的活躍新創已達624家、共計2,029位創業者。AppWorks生態系所有新創加總營業額達163億美元，年增2%；創造27,204個工作機會，年增9%；累積募資金額66億美元，年增5%；總市值達321億美元。本屆Demo Day更有 18% 團隊達年營收100萬美元以上，33% 為連續創業者，區域創業生態邁向成熟階段。

回顧15年歷程，AppWorks董事長暨合夥人林之晨感性地指出：「這是AppWorks第30次舉辦Demo Day，也是專為AppWorks#30團隊搭建、讓他們可以與優質投資人、企業合作夥伴認識，促成後續合作的舞台。15年前，AppWorks Accelerator在金融海嘯後的創業沙漠中啓動，一開始沒人看好，但半年後的AppWorks Demo Day #1，卻能吸引來超過200位投資人與企業代表出席，後續許多AppWorks #1新創也因此獲得資本、商務合作，甚至連我自己，也在出席貴賓中找到今日的合夥人程九如。Demo Day #1的成功給了我們很大信心，過去15年來一屆一屆加速器持續推進、也一次一次Demo Day持續舉辦。沒有奇蹟只有累積，如今AppWorks校友已高達624家活躍新創，全體加總年營業額近4,800億新台幣，而我們也在過程中持續貢獻台灣新創生態，讓當年的沙漠，今日長出茂盛的雨林。本次登場的AW#30團隊，在各自領域都已有優異成績，值得投資人、企業夥伴關注合作，相信這些合作，在未來會產生巨大的效益。」

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。

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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 624 家、2,029 位創業者。AppWorks 生態系所有新創加總營業額達 163 億美元，年增 2%；提供就業數 27,204 位，年增 9%；累積募資金額 66 億美元，年增 5%；總市值 321 億美元。其中，AppWorks 生態系已有 146 家活躍新創來自 Web3 領域、128 家致力於 AI 相關發展，以及 195 家主力發展市場位於東南亞，共計分佈於台灣、印尼、新加坡、馬來西亞、越南、菲律賓與香港等七大市場。 

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)、6 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 Aiworks by 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、KKday、WeMo Scooter 與 KKBOX 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。

2024 年轉型啟動Aiworks，旨在通過賦能企業員工，來幫助企業加速 AI 轉型。通過提供 AI 自動化課程，提升人才技能，使其能採用 AI 驅動自動化工作流程，顯著提高工作效率並節省成本。

更多資訊：school.appworks.tw

For general inquiries 

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AppWorks 活動聯絡人(含發稿後媒體聯繫): HsiChun Tsai | +886-910-288-244 | mailto: hsichun@appworks.tw

AppWorks Demo Day #30 + Wistron Accelerator #8 團隊一覽 (依字母順序排列)

AppWorks #30	中文簡介	HQ
Aliena	新世代微型衛星的驅動引擎	SG
CarNow	中古車金融整合平台，協助經銷商安全且規模化取得資金	VN
CocoMart	餐廳專屬食材採購平台，簡化 F&B 供應流程	TW
DIVEROUT Tech	潛水活動一站式平台，整合裝備、教練與行程預約	TW
Eazy Digital	保險科技 SaaS 平台，為保經通路提供 CRM 與數位投保工具	TH
JALA	為蝦農提供數據養殖與融資方案，提升養殖效率與資金取得	ID
Mapxus	室內地圖與空間智慧平台，支援快速建模與導航	HK
Merito	深科技專屬投資銀行，協助技術團隊媒合資本與策略夥伴	JP
	AI 工具 SaaS，幫助社群創作者與品牌提升轉單效率	IN
Munshot	AI 研究助理平台，協助金融機構自動化投資研究流程	IN
Narrative.ai	為時尚設計師打造 AI 協作平台，連接供應鏈與靈感創作	HK
Omo AI Labs	多代理人協作協議層，提供 AI agent orchestration 能力	SG
Peris.ai	結合 AI 的資安自動化平台，打造資安版 Zapier	ID
QuickGen AI	行銷素材一鍵產生工具，加速早期品牌成長	TW
Replyr	利用 AI 將 WhatsApp 轉回即時客服工具	MY
Sentiment	全球首個情緒記憶金庫平台，結合 NFT 儲存個人記憶	KR
Toii Games	結合 XR 與定位技術，打造沉浸式的遊戲體驗	TW
TopSchool.ai	AI 輔助學習平台，提升中小學教學效率與學習成效	SG
Yei Finance	跨鏈流動性與借貸基礎設施，支援多鏈資產管理	TW
Wistron #8	中文簡介	HQ
Barn Owl Technologies	推出 AI + IoT 即時害蟲監測系統，協助農民減少化學使用、提升作物產量	US
BRICKS	無需編碼的 PaaS 平台互動式數位看板，實現即時數據整合與多螢幕拼接，提升業務靈活性。	TW
LargitData	AI 輿情分析與企業智慧決策支援，幫助企業掌握市場趨勢、化解公關風險	TW
POD Innovation	AI 先進駕駛輔助系統 (ADAS)，運用感測器融合與數位孿生模擬，提高鐵路營運安全	TW
Niyam AI	專為 EMS 電子製造服務業打造的平台，提供即時設計驗證與風險評估，加速產品開發流程、減少出貨延遲	SG

SINGAPORE — As the AppWorks Accelerator program celebrates its 15th anniversary, the 30th Demo Day in Singapore served as a powerful showcase of the transformative trends reshaping Southeast Asia’s startup and venture capital landscape. The roadshow featured 18 pioneering startups spanning sectors from AI to Web3 and Deep Tech, with startups ranging from pre-seed to Series B sharing their vision and traction with an engaged audience of over 70 investors and corporates. 

Founders, partners, and mentors gathered for AppWorks Demo Day #30 in Singapore

Underscoring the dynamic transformation taking place across Southeast Asia’s startup and venture capital ecosystem, several key trends have emerged, including:  

1. Deep Tech Takes Flight to Orbit

Once niche, fields like space tech, quantum computing, and advanced AI are now central to the region’s startup scene, driven by growing confidence in their potential to solve complex global challenges—from climate monitoring to secure communications.

• Aliena, a Singapore-based space tech startup, is pioneering the next generation of satellite propulsion with its compact, low-power MUSIC engines designed for small satellites operating in low-Earth-orbit (LEO) and emerging missions at very-low-Earth orbit (VLEO). Co-founded by Dr. Mark Lim and Dr. George-Cristian Potrivitu, Aliena spun out of academic research at NTU with a mission to make agile space mobility more accessible and mission-flexible. Backed by $9.3 million in total funding, including a recent $5.6 million Series A, Aliena’s plug-and-play thrusters are already flying in orbit, enabling high-resolution Earth observation, climate monitoring, and real-time communications. With a new 8,000 sq ft production and testing facility in Singapore, Aliena is scaling up to meet growing global demand—bringing the space frontier closer to Earth, and closer to commercial viability.

2. Blockchain and Web3 Unlocking New Financial Frontiers

Blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi) are expanding rapidly in SEA, addressing the needs of the region’s large underbanked population. Startups are innovating in digital payments, microfinancing, and digital asset management to enable cross-border transactions and empower small businesses has received growing investor appeal. 

• Founded by Ivan Kozlov, Resolv Labs is building a yield-scaling stablecoin that will serve as the underlying infrastructure for robust, delta-neutral yield strategies for both DeFi and TradFi. Their flagship stablecoin, USR, is designed to generate stable returns from crypto markets while effectively minimizing exposure to price volatility through sophisticated hedging. This innovative approach has resonated strongly with investors, propelling Resolv Labs to achieve an impressive Total Value Locked (TVL) of $350 million. Their focus on institutional-grade solutions, naturally extends to potential partnerships and integration with neobanks and other fintech platforms looking to offer innovative, yield-bearing financial products to their customer base.

3. From Pond to Platform: The Digital Evolution of Farming

With climate pressures, disease threats, and rising global demand putting strain on traditional fish and shrimp farming, a new wave of startups is bringing modern solutions to make seafood production more resilient and future-ready.

• A standout example is JALA, an Indonesian startup leading the digital transformation of shrimp farming. JALA’s platform equips farmers with real-time data analytics, harvest forecasting, and access to financing, enabling smarter, more resilient shrimp cultivation. With over $60 million in shrimp production monitored, JALA exemplifies how digital tools can unlock productivity and sustainability at scale. 

4. AI as a Catalyst for Industry Transformation

According to the latest report by the World Economic Forum and ADB, Southeast Asia is not only experiencing accelerated AI adoption but is also building the foundational talent, infrastructure, and policy environment to scale its impact.  At AppWorks Demo Day #30 Singapore, Peris.ai and Omo Protocol were two startups tackling critical infrastructure challenges in cybersecurity and AI.

• Indonesia-based Peris.ai is democratizing enterprise-grade digital security through hyperautomation, offering modular, plug-and-play tools that allow mid-sized businesses to manage cyber threats with minimal overhead. With an ARR approaching $1.2 million, the company is empowering organizations that traditionally lacked access to dedicated security teams—helping them defend against increasingly complex risks. 
• Meanwhile, Omo Protocol, founded by Ali Hassan, is building the foundational rails for the next wave of AI development. Their upcoming OMO SDK, enables developers to effortlessly orchestrate and scale autonomous agents capable of direct interaction with smart contracts and other agentic systems. As interest in long-term, self-operating AI tools intensifies, Omo Protocol is emerging as a key enabler for developers and startups to deploy agents that can seamlessly engage with the on-chain environment.

Despite a global slowdown in startup funding, SEA’s ecosystem shows resilience. The AppWorks Demo Day #30 Singapore launched with an impressive lineup of 45 startups founded by 78 individuals representing 20 nationalities. Among them are 26 serial entrepreneurs, underlining the talent diversity and depth of experience in this batch. 

More than 60% of the Demo Day #30 Singapore pitching startups already have a regional footprint, having gained strong traction in their home markets and now actively exploring expansion across Southeast Asia. The Demo Day roadshow — with stops in Taipei, Singapore, and Jakarta — highlights this momentum, showcasing scalable solutions that are being adapted for diverse consumer needs across borders. 

This regional push exemplifies the collaborative energy among founders, investors, and corporates, and is essential for capturing Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing digital consumer base, projected to reach hundreds of millions of users.

Jamie Lin, Chairman & Partner, AppWorks, shares his journey and startup insights at the AppWorks #30 Kick-off

Jamie Lin, Chairman & Partner, AppWorks, said, “We are truly proud to be presenting AW#30 startups to the venture investor community in Singapore and the Greater Southeast Asia.  The AppWorks Demo Day #30 Singapore cohort reflects this region’s maturing ecosystem marked by experienced founders and growing diversity. Approximately 33% of them are serial entrepreneurs, and 18% of AW#30 startups have surpassed US$1 million in annualized revenue, signaling strong execution and market validation with clear paths to profitability. This maturity aligns with current investor preferences for sustainable growth. We are expecting this Demo Day to lead to many quality funding rounds.”

A remarkable 53% of teams are building in AI (24 teams), while 33% are pioneering in Web3 (15 teams). Notably, 69% (31 teams) hail from Southeast Asia, and 13% (6 teams) have established offices in Taiwan. The international reach of the program spans across 13 markets, including Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam , Malaysia, and more. 

Across all cohorts, there are now 624 active startups—up 61 year-over-year—comprising 2,029 founders (+183 YoY). These companies have collectively raised $6.6 billion (+5% YoY), are valued at $32.1 billion, and generate annual revenues of $16.3 billion (+2% YoY) while employing 27,204 people globally (+9% YoY). Within the Web3 vertical, the community has grown to 146 active startups (+8 YoY) led by 410 founders (+56 YoY), who have raised $1.3 billion to date. These Web3 startups boast a combined valuation of $11.7 billion and report annual revenues of $600 million (+7.5%).

AppWorks is a leading accelerator and venture capital firm in Greater Southeast Asia, managing $350 million in assets under management (AUM). With an equity-free, no-cost accelerator program, AppWorks uniquely serves founders at all stages of growth across seven key markets—Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and the Philippines.  With strong sub-communities, frequent alumni engagement, and a sticky network, AppWorks  continues to be a launchpad for ambitious entrepreneurs building transformative businesses across AI, Web3, and beyond. For those interested to join the programme, please visit https://appworks.tw/accelerator/.  

Below is the full list of bold and brilliant pitching teams from the AppWorks Demo Day #30 Singapore cohort – a true powerhouse of innovation, vision, and impact.  

TEAM NAME		HQ	ONE-LINER OF THEIR PRODUCT / SERVICE
Aliena	Mark Lim	SG	Next generation satellite engines for small satellite missions
CarNow	Duong Nguyen	VN	Multi-functional platform for used automotives, enabling safe and scalable financing for dealers
CocoMart	Moses Chang	TW	An F&B supply platform simplifying restaurant procurement
Eazy Digital	Harprem Doowa	TH	Salesforce for global insurers and brokers
HIO	Jenny Bui	VN	An innovative service blending AI and personalized care for the elderly
JALA	Liris Maduningtyas	ID	Technology and financing solutions for shrimp farming
Merito	Brandon Possin	JP	Deep tech investment bank
Mezink	Tarun Valecha	SG	AI-led service-as-software to help brands generate demand via social media
Munshot	Chiraag Kapil	IN	An AI agent platform for research automation and monitoring for hedge funds and family offices
NarrativeAI	Teddy Yip	HK	A vertical AI agent empowering fashion designers to connect with suppliers and bring their visions to life
Omo Protocol	Ali Hassan	SG	Multi-agent orchestration protocol
Peris.ai	David Samuel	ID	Zapier for cybersecurity with agentic AI tools
Resolv Labs	Ivan Kozlov	VG	Delta-neutral stablecoin
Sentimint	Yuri Choi	SG	The world’s first emotional memory vault on-chain
Toii Games	Allen YU	TW	Toii Games creates an immersive gaming experience with XR and location based technology
TopSchool.ai	Joseph Telfer	SG	Personalized learning AI agent platform for schools, improving performance & saving costs
Tova	Pranay Periwal	HK	A private members’ club designed for curated social connections
Vulcan Augmetics	Rafael Masters	SG	Revolutionizing human-machine interaction with AI-powered wearable sensor systems

 

About AppWorks

Founded in 2009, AppWorks is Greater Southeast Asia’s leading startup accelerator and venture capital firm, supporting over 600 active startups and 2,000 founders. Its focus on AI, blockchain, and Southeast Asia (“ABS”) positions it at the forefront of the region’s digital transformation, providing founders with capital, mentorship, and a vibrant community. For more information, visit appworks.tw.