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Carbontribe Labs is a climate tech startup that specializes in creating a transparent, scalable platform for generating and trading digital assets representing removed greenhouse gases (GHGs). Using artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Web3 technologies, the company transforms data from various sources, such as sensors and industry GHG reduction activities, into verified digital assets. By combining AI-driven environmental monitoring with blockchain-secured data, Carbontribe Labs ensures trust, traceability, and efficiency in the carbon credit market. The platform aims to accelerate decarbonization and foster an inclusive, green economy by enabling primary industries, like farmers and forest owners, to monetize their land and activities that reduce GHG emissions.

Trainizi is a technology company that specializes in upskilling and job placement for deskless workers, primarily in developing countries. It uses interactive technologies and proprietary AI to deliver personalized, mobile-driven learning experiences, track performance, and provide 24/7 job counseling. The company began in Vietnam, focusing on the healthcare industry, and aims to expand into other sectors such as manufacturing, agriculture, and retail. Trainizi's platform is endorsed by governments and investment funds, and it seeks to become a leading provider in deskless workforce upskilling and job placement by 2030.

Erasco is Indonesia’s largest B2B trucking platform. Cargo product suites can seamlessly integrate with any business and empower supply chains to work with more transparency & efficiency. Cargo workflow tools allow freight to be priced, tracked and billed with technology. Cargo platform has highly managed and vetted transporters along with reputation systems to instill trust. The platform has managed to grow to tens of thousands of truckers and attracted notable clients such as some of the world's largest MNCs, the largest eCommerce platforms, and thousands of SME businesses

Packworks is a Philippines-based company that offers an end-to-end platform aimed at supporting micro-entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. By providing a comprehensive solution that integrates enterprise resource planning (ERP), fintech services, and data analytics, Packworks helps small businesses enhance their operational efficiency and resilience. The platform addresses various challenges, including sales monitoring, dispatching, and logistics, enabling users to gain insights into their operations and make informed decisions. With a focus on empowering micro-entrepreneurs, Packworks connects them with business tools, financial products, and fast-moving consumer goods companies, ultimately fostering growth and sustainability in their enterprises.

Equatorial Space is a startup focused on developing advanced rocket propulsion and launch systems aimed at making space access as safe and affordable as commercial air travel. The company seeks to simplify the complex and costly propulsion systems that often lead to failures, utilizing a proprietary solid fuel formulation that enhances safety and environmental sustainability. Their innovative hybrid rocket propulsion systems reduce component requirements by half and are designed to be potentially reusable. Equatorial Space has garnered recognition, winning the MBRSC Innovation Cup in 2018 and graduating from The Hangar by NUS Enterprise in 2019. In 2021, the company joined the inaugural cohort of the Q Station Accelerator, which is supported by the US Space Force and Techstars Los Angeles. With operations in Singapore, Australia, and the United States, Equatorial Space aims to serve both civilian and military applications, enabling organizations to conduct planetary and space missions more effectively.

Vulcan Augmetics is a Vietnam-based startup focused on creating affordable, modular robotic prosthetics designed for easy assembly and customization. These prosthetics can be ordered online and are intended to be as user-friendly as building with Lego. The company targets unserved amputees in developing nations, offering three-dimensional printed prosthetics with flexible opening modes and various color options. Vulcan Augmetics aims to enhance the lives of prosthetic users by providing practical, cost-effective solutions that not only restore functionality but also support users in regaining employment. The long-term vision includes expanding beyond prosthetics to various wearable technologies, such as health monitors and augmented reality systems. Additionally, Vulcan plans to develop an online platform that connects users with designers and local manufacturers, fostering a marketplace for interoperable products. By focusing on modularity and user engagement, Vulcan Augmetics strives to maximize the potential of body-mounted technology and ultimately aims to become a leader in enhancing human capabilities.

Packworks is a Philippines-based company that offers an end-to-end platform aimed at supporting micro-entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia. By providing a comprehensive solution that integrates enterprise resource planning (ERP), fintech services, and data analytics, Packworks helps small businesses enhance their operational efficiency and resilience. The platform addresses various challenges, including sales monitoring, dispatching, and logistics, enabling users to gain insights into their operations and make informed decisions. With a focus on empowering micro-entrepreneurs, Packworks connects them with business tools, financial products, and fast-moving consumer goods companies, ultimately fostering growth and sustainability in their enterprises.

AND Global is a Financial Technology as a Service company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore. The company focuses on providing comprehensive solutions for modern digital banking, aiming to enhance accessibility to financial services for under-banked individuals. Through its innovative machine learning-based system, AND Global evaluates various data points, including traditional banking information, income, expenses, and non-traditional metrics like social media activity, education, and employment history. This multifaceted assessment allows the company to establish personalized credit limits and tailor financial products to meet the unique behaviors and needs of its clients.

QuantShip is a Singapore-based company founded in 2019 that enhances decision-making in the maritime industry through proprietary machine learning algorithms. The company specializes in providing predictive analytics solutions that empower shipping companies to make informed, data-driven decisions rather than relying on sentiment. By leveraging artificial intelligence, QuantShip delivers tailored intelligence that helps stakeholders in the maritime sector manage freight risks effectively. The organization aims to transform traditional decision-making processes in ocean commerce, significantly improving efficiency and reliability through its advanced technological platform.

Founded from 25 years of ICT experience and over 10 years of Outsourcing field of CMC Corp, CMC Global's mission is to provide competent software engineers, ICT solutions and services for the overseas markets. At present, CMC Global is employing more than 300 staff together with a member company in Japan. With the aim of bringing CMC’s high – tech products and services internationally, CMC Global is making efforts to set up the first foundations with the ambitions: having at least 1000 employees working overseas by 2020, revenue from software products and services to the foreign markets will surpass the domestic; more products and services meet the world – class standards. In the future, CMC Global plans to open more subsidiaries in some Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia...

Lauretta.io, an alumnus of the Techstars Accelerator sponsored by AFWERX in 2020, specializes in artificial intelligence for creating digital twins of humans, objects, and interactions to establish a social graph of interactions in physical spaces. Utilizing sensors, CCTV cameras, and multispectral imaging, their Delos Detect and Track system enhances physical environments by offering unified context and revealing the identities behind incidents captured on camera. Lauretta is renowned for its advanced AI capabilities, providing video analytics for defense and homeland security in Singapore, as well as adapting its algorithms for use in the U.S. by the Department of Homeland Security for screening and soft target protection. In collaboration with MIT's Draper Labs, the system is under evaluation for integration with Air Force security operations and coordination of autonomous UAVs. Committed to ethical AI practices, Lauretta advocates for privacy and human-centric principles, avoiding biometric technologies like facial recognition and focusing on understanding activities within spaces rather than identifying individuals.

SeaMiles offers a unique loyalty program specifically designed for the maritime industry, targeting both seafarers and shore personnel. This innovative platform allows users to convert nautical miles accumulated during their journeys into rewards, which can then be redeemed for gift vouchers and various services. By leveraging proprietary algorithms, SeaMiles facilitates the attraction and retention of talent within the maritime sector, which encompasses a vast workforce of over 15 million individuals. The program's gamification elements and AI-generated loyalty metrics enhance member engagement and ensure effective utilization of loyalty points, minimizing waste. The scalability of the program is significant, as it caters to both business and consumer needs, positioning SeaMiles to potentially transform the loyalty industry. The diverse team behind SeaMiles possesses extensive maritime and loyalty program expertise, drawing on over 80 years of collective experience across multiple countries.

C-LOG is a Singapore-based company established in 2017 that specializes in secure digital solutions for the maritime industry. The firm has developed a blockchain-enabled platform that facilitates dynamic and transparent data collaboration among various stakeholders, including private companies and public institutions. C-LOG's technology simplifies the management and verification of academic and professional certifications, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. By addressing administrative and cybersecurity challenges, the platform enhances efficiency and reduces costs for users across the maritime sector. Through its identity management software, C-LOG prioritizes data security and privacy, enabling stakeholders to share essential information confidently.

Booqed Limited operates a mobile application designed to assist freelancers and start-ups in finding temporary workspaces in urban areas. Founded in 2016 and based in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, the company provides a digital marketplace that connects businesses with short-term meeting, work, and event spaces in cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shenzhen. With over 1,600 listings across nine Asian cities and a client base of more than 35 corporate clients, Booqed facilitates transactions between tenants seeking flexible spaces and landlords looking to monetize their unused or underutilized properties. The platform aims to enhance space utilization for landlords while offering a streamlined solution for tenants in need of short-term accommodations.

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Booqed Limited operates a mobile application designed to assist freelancers and start-ups in finding temporary workspaces in urban areas. Founded in 2016 and based in Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, the company provides a digital marketplace that connects businesses with short-term meeting, work, and event spaces in cities such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shenzhen. With over 1,600 listings across nine Asian cities and a client base of more than 35 corporate clients, Booqed facilitates transactions between tenants seeking flexible spaces and landlords looking to monetize their unused or underutilized properties. The platform aims to enhance space utilization for landlords while offering a streamlined solution for tenants in need of short-term accommodations.

JazzyPay, Inc. is a payment gateway company based in Makati City, Philippines, founded in 2017. It provides a unified payment platform that allows customers to make payments to schools, clinics, and hospitals using various methods, including credit cards, debit cards, online banking, digital wallets, and over-the-counter cash deposits. The service is accessible through web and mobile applications, ensuring convenience and security for users. JazzyPay aims to deliver world-class payment and invoicing solutions, primarily targeting the Philippines and other developing countries in Southeast Asia. The company operates as a registered Operator of Payments System, regulated by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. JazzyPay, Inc. is a subsidiary of JazzyPay Global Pte. Ltd., which has received investment from notable entities such as Rakuten, TechStars, and Cocoon Capital.

Shoffr is an information technology company that provides a proprietary consumer intelligence platform that delivers consumer engagements, acquisitions, and transactions through mobile advertising. it features a consumer platform for mobile advertising. The company was founded in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore.

Aligned Business Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based company that specializes in developing a global digital insurance content management platform. Established in 2012, the company has created Origami, an end-to-end insurance platform that enables carriers and their distribution networks to efficiently configure and digitize insurance products for sales automation. This platform allows for the rapid development of on-demand digital insurance products in multiple languages, streamlining traditionally lengthy and costly processes in the insurance industry. By offering a flexible and agile front-end sales system, Aligned Business enhances service delivery for clients operating in diverse markets and across various insurance lines.

AND Global is a Financial Technology as a Service company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore. The company focuses on providing comprehensive solutions for modern digital banking, aiming to enhance accessibility to financial services for under-banked individuals. Through its innovative machine learning-based system, AND Global evaluates various data points, including traditional banking information, income, expenses, and non-traditional metrics like social media activity, education, and employment history. This multifaceted assessment allows the company to establish personalized credit limits and tailor financial products to meet the unique behaviors and needs of its clients.

AND Global is a Financial Technology as a Service company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Singapore. The company focuses on providing comprehensive solutions for modern digital banking, aiming to enhance accessibility to financial services for under-banked individuals. Through its innovative machine learning-based system, AND Global evaluates various data points, including traditional banking information, income, expenses, and non-traditional metrics like social media activity, education, and employment history. This multifaceted assessment allows the company to establish personalized credit limits and tailor financial products to meet the unique behaviors and needs of its clients.

Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in anti-money laundering software tailored for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance compliance and security in the cryptocurrency space. Key offerings include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders and visualizes data; a transaction-based risk scoring API that assesses the source and destination of funds; and various activity monitoring reports and due diligence tools that help financial institutions understand and mitigate risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Chainalysis serves a wide range of clients, including government agencies, banks, exchanges, and other financial institutions, providing them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of blockchain technology and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

OffGridBox is a company that delivers renewable energy and clean water solutions in remote and underserved regions. The OffGridBox™ is a compact, all-in-one system housed within a shipping container measuring 6x6x6 feet, designed to produce electricity and purify water using solar energy. This innovative technology aims to address the needs of over 2 billion people globally who lack access to reliable energy and safe drinking water. Each unit can significantly impact local communities; for example, a single unit operated by a women’s cooperative in Rwanda can serve up to 300 families, providing essential electricity and sterilized water. OffGridBox has deployed 38 units across nine countries, including Italy, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, and Colombia, catering to various sectors such as humanitarian aid, household retail, and industry services. These units have collectively operated for over 400,000 hours, promoting sustainable living and improving the quality of life in the areas they serve.

OffGridBox is a company that delivers renewable energy and clean water solutions in remote and underserved regions. The OffGridBox™ is a compact, all-in-one system housed within a shipping container measuring 6x6x6 feet, designed to produce electricity and purify water using solar energy. This innovative technology aims to address the needs of over 2 billion people globally who lack access to reliable energy and safe drinking water. Each unit can significantly impact local communities; for example, a single unit operated by a women’s cooperative in Rwanda can serve up to 300 families, providing essential electricity and sterilized water. OffGridBox has deployed 38 units across nine countries, including Italy, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria, the Philippines, Madagascar, the United States, and Colombia, catering to various sectors such as humanitarian aid, household retail, and industry services. These units have collectively operated for over 400,000 hours, promoting sustainable living and improving the quality of life in the areas they serve.

Freshline is an eCommerce and fulfillment platform that facilitates direct-to-consumer sales for perishable food suppliers. Originally launched in 2016 as Coastline, a seafood marketplace connecting fish farms and fisheries to high-end restaurants, the company was developed over four years to establish seafood supply chains from regions such as Japan, Mexico, and Vietnam into North America. By achieving approximately $4 million in annual revenue, the founders identified an opportunity during the COVID-19 pandemic to pivot to Freshline. The platform aims to simplify the complexities of food supply chains, enabling suppliers of all sizes to compete effectively in a digital marketplace. Freshline's software enhances accessibility to quality food ingredients, helping sellers increase sales, streamline operations, and save time.

Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in anti-money laundering software tailored for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance compliance and security in the cryptocurrency space. Key offerings include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders and visualizes data; a transaction-based risk scoring API that assesses the source and destination of funds; and various activity monitoring reports and due diligence tools that help financial institutions understand and mitigate risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Chainalysis serves a wide range of clients, including government agencies, banks, exchanges, and other financial institutions, providing them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of blockchain technology and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Chainalysis Inc. is a blockchain analysis company that specializes in anti-money laundering software tailored for cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, with additional offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore, the company offers a suite of products designed to enhance compliance and security in the cryptocurrency space. Key offerings include REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders and visualizes data; a transaction-based risk scoring API that assesses the source and destination of funds; and various activity monitoring reports and due diligence tools that help financial institutions understand and mitigate risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Chainalysis serves a wide range of clients, including government agencies, banks, exchanges, and other financial institutions, providing them with the necessary tools to navigate the complexities of blockchain technology and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

CtrlWorks Pte Ltd. is a robotics company based in Singapore that specializes in developing cloud-based robotics applications for both local and international markets. Founded in 2011, the company focuses on autonomous guidance and navigation systems, offering a product known as Axon. This system can be integrated into various existing platforms through its CloudNav infrastructure. CtrlWorks provides solutions that enable the transformation of standard mobile platforms into intelligent robots, enhancing their capabilities while keeping costs low and simplifying the technology. The company's systems operate without the need for additional hardware, using advanced obstacle detection and navigation features that allow clients to manage and monitor their robotic systems easily and efficiently.

IMRSV is a technology company specializing in computer vision for real-time data analysis. The company's flagship product, Cara, transforms standard webcams into intelligent sensors that enable innovative interactions with physical objects and environments. Cara can anonymously analyze audience demographics, such as gender and age, as well as measure attention time and glances in real-world settings. This technology supports various applications, including adaptive advertising, retail analytics, and Internet of Things solutions. Headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Singapore, IMRSV is privately funded by a range of investors.

IMRSV is a technology company specializing in computer vision for real-time data analysis. The company's flagship product, Cara, transforms standard webcams into intelligent sensors that enable innovative interactions with physical objects and environments. Cara can anonymously analyze audience demographics, such as gender and age, as well as measure attention time and glances in real-world settings. This technology supports various applications, including adaptive advertising, retail analytics, and Internet of Things solutions. Headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Singapore, IMRSV is privately funded by a range of investors.