Endeavor Malaysia Launches New Programme To Accelerate Growth-Stage Startups
Now in its sixth edition, the four-month programme offers a powerful mix of strategic mentorship, curated insights and access to Endeavor's global network of entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts.
Unlike traditional accelerators, Endeavor Malaysia said the new programme is tailored to each founder's scaling journey, equipping them with the tools, playbooks and relationships needed to grow sustainably and strategically.
Endeavor Malaysia Managing Director Shan Li Tay said Scale Up by Endeavor is about surrounding promising founders with the right people and perspectives to help them transcend to the next level because they believe great entrepreneurs deserve great support.
The six startups selected for Cohort 6 were Swipey, Machino, MessengerCo, Nalé The Nasi Lemak Company, FusionQB and Direct Lending.
Tay stressed that as Malaysia cements its position as a regional innovation hub, Scale Up by Endeavor continues to stand out as one of the few programmes focused specifically on scale-stage founders, helping them unlock growth across borders, industries and impact areas. Related
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