AppWorks marked its 15th anniversary by hosting its 30th Demo Day in Singapore, spotlighting the next generation of Southeast Asia’s AI, Web3, and deep tech startups. The event, held at JustCo Marina Square, featured 45 startups from 13 countries, with 78 founders, including 26 serial entrepreneurs, presenting their groundbreaking innovations.
The Demo Day highlighted the region’s maturing digital economy, with over 60% of the startups already expanding regionally and 18% achieving annual revenues exceeding $1m. Among the standout participants were Aliena, a Singapore-based space tech startup developing satellite thrusters; Resolv Labs from the British Virgin Islands, known for its delta-neutral stablecoin with $350m Total Value Locked; and Indonesia’s JALA, which is revolutionising shrimp farming through smart data and financial access.
This year’s cohort is notable for its focus on resilience and cross-border impact, with 53% of startups working in AI and 33% in Web3. Jamie Lin, Chairman and Partner at AppWorks, remarked that the cohort reflects “the region’s deepening bench of serial entrepreneurs, sharpened product-market fit, and strong revenue traction—exactly what today’s investors are looking for.”
As AppWorks continues to foster innovation in Southeast Asia, the showcased startups are poised to make significant contributions to the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
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