Seventeen startups from ten ASEAN countries took part in Pitch@Palace ASEAN at the IMAX Theatre@IconSiam in Bangkok, Thailand.
The winner, “TakeMeTour” from Thailand, and first runner up, “Memori” from Brunei will both represent the ASEAN region at Pitch@Palace Global at St. James’s Palace in London in December. The People’s Choice vote went to “HostAStay” from Malaysia.
Founded by The Duke of York in London in 2014, “Pitch@Palace” aims to support entrepreneurs in accelerating their ventures by providing a platform for them to present and connect to an audience of influencers, investors and experts across different industries. Since its inception, Pitch@Palace has reached 64 countries, helped 1,042 start-up businesses, created 6,323 new jobs and generated over £1,119 million of new economic activity. In addition, the survival rate for Pitch@Palace Alumni companies is 97%.