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23/09/2025

🚀 1,800+ founders can’t be wrong.

The Osome Founder Growth Playbook reveals 4 lessons every entrepreneur needs to scale smarter:
✅ Turn admin into insights
✅ Build beyond the basics
✅ Automate early
✅ Choose partners who grow with you

💡 Plus: a free toolkit with checklists and worksheets you can use right away.

👉 Get your free copy today and start scaling smarter: https://loom.ly/Fk89BLY

22/09/2025

The growth of Southeast Asia’s tech and startup ecosystem is built on collaboration — and we’re fortunate to have partners who share this vision. 🌏✨
Working alongside venture capital firms that are committed to backing founders and driving innovation allows us to do more than just tell stories — it enables us to open doors, amplify programmes, and create lasting opportunities for entrepreneurs across the region.
We’re especially thankful for the support of our partners at @1337.ventures for championing the mission to uplift and empower the next generation of founders. 🙌

Together, we’re building a stronger ecosystem — one that sparks innovation, drives impact, and helps ideas scale into real change. 🚀

22/09/2025

The journey of building Southeast Asia’s tech and startup ecosystem is not one we take alone — it’s made possible because of the incredible partners who walk this path with us. 🌏✨

At e27, we’re deeply grateful to collaborate with organisations that believe in strengthening communities, amplifying programmes, and opening doors for entrepreneurs across the region. Every partnership helps us extend our reach, foster engagement, and create opportunities that truly make a difference.

A heartfelt thank you to Shaun Yeoh, Deputy COO of The Ship Campus &

Head of the Entrepreneur Growth Hub, for his support in uplifting entrepreneurs and backing our shared mission. 🙌

Here’s to continuing this journey together — driving impact, sparking innovation, and empowering the next generation of founders. 🚀

22/09/2025

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is on fire right now, from fintech breakthroughs to AI-powered tools, companies across the region are raising funds, launching game-changing products, and expanding into new markets.

Read the article here: https://e27.co/big-wins-and-bold-moves-10-sea-companies-sharing-their-latest-milestones-20250919/

At e27, we love celebrating these wins directly from the companies themselves. Here are 10 companies making bold moves and their latest milestones:

LenderLink – Now has 36M+ borrower records and 600K+ credit record exchanges, making financing more accessible for underserved Filipinos.

Kredit Hero – Launched an AI-powered Fraud Analysis tool to help lenders detect tampered documents and approve loans faster and safer.

ChatterBooth – Introduced Memo, a feature for leaving quick digital notes so conversations don’t get lost in real-time messaging.

Smart-Wares – Rolled out MedibotX (Alpha), an AI-powered clinic management system for scheduling, billing, and inventory in one place.

Good Bards – Hosted a learning session with the Institute of Technical Education, exploring the evolution of AI and the rise of AgenticAI.

Unified Intelligence – Selected to join Indonesia’s AIIP program, collaborating on the country’s national AI innovation initiatives.

Serbiz – Raised pre-seed funding from Antler Vietnam to grow their flexible employment platform tailored to Gen Z job seekers.

PriyoShop – Partnered with Community Bank and Insights Genie to launch Bangladesh’s first AI-driven credit scoring system for MSMEs.

Otonoco AI – Released a compliance system that tracks regulatory updates daily, helping financial firms stay audit-ready.

Arches – Expanded globally with a new office in Bogotá, Colombia, bridging APAC expertise with U.S. and LATAM clients.

These milestones showcase the creativity and resilience of Southeast Asia’s companies as they build the future.

From fintech breakthroughs to AI-powered tools, there’s no shortage of innovation happening right now

20/09/2025

Momentum Works and Lazada’s new report, “Transforming e-commerce with AI: Sell smarter and shop better”, explores how AI is reshaping Southeast Asia’s e-commerce. It highlights a US$131B opportunity by 2030, driven by smarter operations, hyper-personalisation, and AI-native platforms.

Here are the 5 articles for reference:

1. https://e27.co/high-adoption-high-rewards-ai-could-push-regional-e-commerce-gmv-past-us540b-20250911/

2. https://e27.co/ai-at-the-core-lazada-shows-how-tech-can-supercharge-sellers-and-shoppers-20250911/

3. https://e27.co/alibabas-ai-muscle-supercharges-lazada-across-southeast-asia-20250911/

4. https://e27.co/ai-in-e-commerce-big-promise-bigger-hesitation-among-sellers-in-sea-20250911/

5. https://e27.co/smarter-than-ever-why-ai-native-platforms-will-redefine-shopping-in-sea-20250912/

10 Key Insights:

1. AI could unlock US$131B GMV by 2030.

2. 91% of consumers trust AI to recommend products.

3. 93% of sellers believe in AI’s benefits, but 73% worry about costs.

4. Half of sellers have limited or no AI adoption.

5. Lazada’s tools like Lazzie and LISA boost conversion and engagement.

6. Alibaba is investing US$53B in AI and cloud tech over three years.

7. AI is now embedded across the e-commerce funnel.

8. Future is AI-native platforms, not just AI-assisted tools.

9. Growth will follow an AI-led flywheel: personalisation → better experience → expansion.

10. Winning sellers need AI-aware leadership and agile teams.

Despite 91% of consumers trusting AI in e-commerce, many Southeast Asian sellers hesitate, citing high integration costs and uncertain short-term benefits

19/09/2025

🤝 Partners in Growth: Investors on e27

Kevin Wijaya, Director of Indonesia Office at CyberAgent Capital, shares how Echelon has been a powerful platform for connecting with startups and fellow investors across the region. Serving as a TOP100 judge gave him a firsthand look at the creativity and drive of emerging founders, while business matching sessions created meaningful opportunities to explore collaborations and potential investments.

For Kevin, e27 brings together the right people to fuel innovation and growth in Southeast Asia, making it easier for investors to discover promising startups and shape the future of the region’s ecosystem.

Connect with investors like CyberAgent Capital:
https://e27.co/investors/

19/09/2025

⏳ Founders — last call. The Start Smart, Scale Smarter Masterclass, hosted by Aspire × Osome in partnership with e27, happens on 25 Sept, 6:30 PM @ Garage Society Wan Chai, Hong Kong!

We'll dive into:
💡 Compliance clarity without the headache
💰 Financial systems investors trust
⚡ Smarter automation to save time & cost
🌏 Practical accounting and scaling strategies beyond Hong Kong

With insights from:
🎤 Tiffany Lew, Osome Business Expert of Osome Hong Kong
🎤 Chase Fan, Accounting Team Lead of Osome Hong Kong
🎤 Gigi Li, Channel Partnerships Director of Aspire

Plus, a networking dinner where founders, entrepreneurs, and investors connect.
👉 RSVP now before seats are gone: https://lu.ma/wtxp2r1s?utm_source=SM


🚀 Bonus for Attendees: Early access to the HK Supercharge Promo — start your Hong Kong company for free (just cover HK$3,850 gov fees), with Aspire × Osome managing the rest. Includes up to HK$4,950 cashback + multi-currency account setup. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/DTBSBZg

19/09/2025

💡 Pre-register for Taiwan Innotech Expo 2025

Get ready to explore groundbreaking innovations from worldwide — an inspiring exhibition experience you won’t forget! 🔍✨

🔗 Register here → https://bit.ly/4lr8rBX
📅 October 16-18, 2025
📍 Taipei World Trade Center, Hall 1

🗓️ Mark your calendar and meet us in Taiwan!

19/09/2025

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19/09/2025

This is the final piece in our five-part series based on the report by Momentum Works and Lazada, exploring how AI is reshaping Southeast Asia’s e-commerce landscape.

Read the full article here: https://e27.co/smarter-than-ever-why-ai-native-platforms-will-redefine-shopping-in-sea-20250912/

The e-commerce scene in Southeast Asia is going through a major shift, moving from AI-assisted tools to truly AI-native platforms. Here are 10 key insights from the report:

1. E-commerce is evolving from basic AI tools to full AI-native platforms.

2. The journey has three stages: AI as a tool, embedded AI across the funnel, and finally, fully AI-native platforms.

3. Today, we’re in the second stage, where AI drives personalisation, recommendations, and seller insights.

4. In the future, AI will make every shopping experience unique with dynamic, personalised interfaces.

5. AI agents will help sellers manage inventory, pricing, and operations automatically.

6. Sellers who embrace AI early can leap ahead of competitors.

7. By 2030, AI could unlock an extra US$131B in annual GMV for Southeast Asia.

8. Winning with AI requires leadership that’s ready to test, adapt, and keep learning.

9. The AI-led growth flywheel connects better customer experiences with improved conversions and smarter operations.

10. For startups, the future is filled with huge opportunities, but only if they build AI-native solutions and cultures now.

The AI-native era isn’t coming, it’s already starting.

Southeast Asia’s e-commerce is evolving into AI-native platforms, where hyper-personalisation, automation, and intelligent orchestration unlock massive growth potential

19/09/2025

📣 STARTUP OF THE WEEK

IntentAI: Bridging AI Potential and Real-World Impact

Meet IntentAI on e27: https://e27.co/startups/intentai-pte-ltd/

For many enterprises, building a generative AI proof of concept is the easy part, the real challenge comes when it’s time to scale. Moving from small pilots to secure, compliant production systems that work seamlessly across multiple business units and channels is where most companies struggle.

That’s where IntentAI, led by Co-Founder & CEO Manuel Ho, comes in. Through its Orchestrator platform and expert services, IntentAI helps enterprises deploy AI agents faster and more safely, integrating them with existing IT systems and workflows to unlock real business value.

IntentAI isn’t just about technology, it’s about people. The company’s team of 15 has a unique culture: 80% of the team joined because of friends, creating a foundation of trust and collaboration. Like their spirit animal, the honey badger, they are relentless in helping clients navigate complexity, compliance, and integration hurdles, never backing down until the toughest problems are solved.

Recently, IntentAI hit a major milestone by partnering with SATA COMMHEALTH to launch an AI-powered, multi-language appointment system via WhatsApp for Singapore’s migrant workers. Built and deployed in just two months, the system went viral without a single dollar spent on marketing and is on track to handle 500+ appointments daily, or over 200,000 annually. This innovation has improved patient satisfaction, streamlined processes, and significantly boosted healthcare staff productivity.

With a clear mission to make AI not just powerful but practical, IntentAI is proving that the right mix of technology, trust, and determination can drive meaningful change, for enterprises and communities alike.

Get featured on e27 like IntentAI—create your profile today https://e27.co/startupprofile and showcase your milestones to the community https://e27.co/milestone/post/

18/09/2025

🚀 Voices of Growth: Startups on e27

Henry Motte de la Motte, Founder & CEO of EDGE Tutor International (https://www.edgetutor.co/), shares how e27 has helped strengthen their brand presence. Being featured in e27’s listicles and social channels gave EdgeTutor a powerful boost in visibility, helping them build credibility and trust while getting noticed by customers, investors, and industry peers.

For startups, visibility isn’t just about exposure — it’s about establishing trust and creating meaningful connections that fuel growth. e27 provides the platform to tell your story and reach the people who can help take your business to the next level.

Reach more people for your startup like EdgeTutor International:

Create your company profile: https://e27.co/startupprofile
Post your milestones: https://e27.co/milestone/post/