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The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Malaysia program!

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Malaysia's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Malaysia Founder Institute today.


Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.

It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding. 

To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Malaysia, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:

  • Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession

The Malaysia program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Chris Birrell (Managing Partner, Func Ventures), Kevin Brockland (Managing Partner, Indelible Ventures), Sharon Lou (Venture Partner, Indelible Ventures).

In addition, some of Malaysia's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Malaysia Founder Institute includes:

* Alex Samson * Andy Zain * Arnaud Bonzom * Ashwin Jeyapalasingam * Asyrique Thevendran * Azran Osman Rani * Chen Chow Yeoh * Cheng Leong Foong * Edwin Wang * Feng Lim * Hajime Hirose * Heislyc Loh * Ivan Hoo * James Tan * Jeffrey Paine * Joe Khoo * Jonathan Greechan * Joy Lim * Kamarulazman Muhamed * Kevin Brockland * Manu Menon * Mark Koh * Navin Danapal * Roger Do * Ryan Bettencourt * Tzu Ming Chu * Wai Hong Fong * Wan Dazriq * Warren Leow * Xin Ci Chin

  • And many more to be announced.

Join us in Malaysia to build a great company in 2023. 

Apply to the Malaysia Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.  

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