Between 2010 and 2020, Malaysia’s startup scene was vibrant, driven by strong leadership and proactive government grants. Today, the "top of funnel" early-stage pipeline is quietly drying up. So how does Malaysia get its startup mojo back?

Dr Sivapalan Vivekarajah, Co-Founder & Senior Partner at ScaleUp Malaysia Accelerator and Kevin Brockland, Managing Partner, Indelible Ventures join us to share their views on the historical rise and post-2018 decline of the Malaysian tech startup landscape. 

Tune in to learn more about: 

• The Post-2018 Slump: Why the loss of ecosystem champions and a shift toward risk-averse bureaucracy stalled net-new startup production.

• The Exit Reality Check: Why founders should target profitable, RM30 million to RM50 million M&A exits instead of chasing unicorns.

• The NASDAQ Delusion: The hidden hurdles of international listings and why incorporating abroad doesn't guarantee valuation or analyst coverage.

• Skin in the Game: Why government-backed direct investments fail without private-sector incentive structures like carried interest.

The Fund of Funds Model Fix: Why the government must step back from direct capital deployment and why Doc Siva believes fund-of-funds should adopt a 4:1 matching fund model to truly crowd-in and seed a broader VC scene.

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