CloudMile Hosts SWC Top 10 Finalist Solution Showcase in Malaysia, Announces Strategic Partnerships to Propel Startup Innovation and Digital Growth
Nick Khor, Partnership and Business Development at Growth Charger; Lester Leong, Country Manager, CloudMile Malaysia; and Ong Yi Lyn, Manager, Ecosystem Development from Cradle
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Kuala Lumpur, 14th November 2024 — To bolster Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, Asia’s leading AI company, CloudMile, held the “SWC Top 10 Finalist Solution Showcase,” spotlighting eight innovative startups and announcing a strategic partnership with Growth Charger. Backed by Cradle via MYStartup, MDEC, and MRANTI, CloudMile aims to accelerate Southeast Asian startup growth and technological innovation through cloud technology, investment opportunities, and a robust support network.
Lester Leong, General Manager of CloudMile Malaysia, emphasized the company’s commitment to collaboration: “We are honored to work alongside leading innovation accelerators like Growth Charger, Cradle, MDEC, and MRANTI. Together, we’re creating a vibrant platform where startups can access the resources, funding, and technical guidance necessary to scale and thrive in a competitive digital landscape to make Malaysia's Startup Scene Great!”
Bringing SEA Startups into Focus: Solution Showcase for Innovation and Growth
The event provided a platform for eight promising startups — Braintree Technologies, Ejen2u International, Reclimate, MessengerCo.ai, ScancerAI, Midwest Composites, MengajiOnline, and Pandai — to showcase their innovative solutions. Each startup, hailing from diverse sectors like AI, sustainability, education, and composite technology, shared their strategies to address local and regional challenges.
“We are immensely grateful to CloudMile for hosting the Solution Showcase for the Startup World Cup Malaysia 2024 finalists, providing invaluable resources and expertise to help them elevate their solutions and achieve greater success. Our partnership with CloudMile is driven by a shared mission to empower the Malaysian startup ecosystem, fostering innovation and supporting digital growth. Aligned with CloudMile’s commitment to advancing technology and nurturing startups, we aim to create an environment where Malaysia’s entrepreneurs can thrive and scale globally,” said Iskandar Shafi'i, Co-Founder and Director at Growth Charger.
Through this initiative, CloudMile seeks to foster an environment where Malaysian startups can access practical and scalable cloud technology. This showcase also underscored CloudMile’s role as a bridge between technology and growth, with Southeast Asia’s burgeoning tech startups as the primary beneficiaries.
Boosts Startup Growth: Pandai.org and Pintar Investments
Over the years, CloudMile has tailored services and solutions that support and enable startup’s significant operational improvements. Previously, Pandai.org operating on a pay-as-you-go model with Google BigQuery and Google Workspace, Pandai.org now benefits from personalised support, and guidance from CloudMile, allowing for strategic expansion of its educational services with enhanced cost control.
Similarly, Pintar Investments has shifted from standard credit card billing to access additional credit terms, comprehensive support, and collaborative opportunities with CloudMile, optimizing cloud usage while expanding its platform’s capacity for growth. These cases highlight CloudMile’s role in empowering startups to achieve impactful digital transformation and market expansion.
CloudMile’s Ecosystem: Transformative Support for Malaysian Startups
CloudMile’s ecosystem strategy offers startups essential technical support, including cloud migration, data integration, and AI adoption services. By leveraging CloudMile’s vast resources and expertise, startups can streamline operations, boost productivity, and overcome traditional resource constraints.
Through its collaboration with the Google Cloud Startup Program, CloudMile provides startups with up to $200,000 USD in cloud credits, reducing financial hurdles associated with early-stage technology adoption. Beyond financial assistance, CloudMile offers guidance to maximize eligibility, ensuring startups access the resources they need for sustained growth. AI-focused initiatives, including up to $350,000 USD in AI credits, specialized training sessions, and webinars, further enhance support for startups pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence. For Web3 ventures, CloudMile offers grants, community-building channels, and strategic input on Web3 roadmap development.
Looking ahead, CloudMile remains deeply committed to its partnership with Growth Charger, Cradle, MDEC, and MRANTI, aiming to foster a thriving, innovation-led ecosystem in Malaysia. By aligning resources and expertise, CloudMile and its partners will drive initiatives that provide startups with crucial access to advanced AI and cloud technologies, alongside dedicated mentorship and funding opportunities. As CloudMile continues to expand its ecosystem, the company envisions an enduring partnership that actively contributes to Malaysia's rise as a digital innovation hub in Southeast Asia.
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CloudMile 舉辦「SWC 前 10 ✲新创方案交流日」 推動新创创新及數位成長
圖為Growth Charger 合夥夥伴暨商務開發Nick Khor、CloudMile 馬來西亞區域總經理Lester Leong、 Cradle 生態系發展經理Ong Yi Lyn
吉隆坡，2024年11月14日 — 亞洲領先的 AI 公司 CloudMile 舉辦「SWC 前 10 ✲新创方案交流 日」，並宣佈与 Growth Charger、Cradle、MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) 及 MRANTI (Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology & Innovation) 成為「Startup World Cup 2024」策略生態夥伴，共同推動馬來西亞新创企业的创新發展。CloudMile 透過雲端技術、投資機會和堅實的網絡，加速新创的成長及技術创新。CloudMile 馬來西亞區域總經理 Lester Leong ✲調：「我們很榮幸能與 Growth Charger、Cradle、MDEC 及 MRANTI 等組織合作，共同创建一個活躍平台，讓新创企业能夠獲取資源、資金和技術指導，在競爭激烈的数码環境中成長壯大。」
聚焦東南亞：助力馬來西亞数码經濟成長與创新
本次活動齊聚八家極具潛力的新创企业 — Braintree Technologies、Ejen2u International、 Reclimate、MessengerCo.ai、ScancerAI、Midwest Composites、MengajiOnline 及 Pandai — 展示其创新方案。這些企業來自不同領域，包括 AI、永續發展、教育及複合材料技術，分享其應對本地和區域挑戰的策略。
Growth Charger 共同创辦人兼總監 Iskandar Shafi'i 表示：「我們非常感謝 CloudMile 主辦這次 SWC 馬來西亞 2024 決賽方案展示，提供寶貴的資源和專業技術知識，協助新创企业提升解決方案並邁向更大的成功。我們與 CloudMile 合作支持新创创新與数码成長，共同推動馬來西亞新创生態系的發展。」
CloudMile 生態系：馬來西亞新创變革的守護者
CloudMile 生態系為新创企业提供成長階段的技術支持，包括雲端遷移、數據整合及 AI 導入服務。藉由 CloudMile 雲端資源和技術專業，新创企业可精簡營運流程、提升生產力，並突破傳統資源限制。
透過與 Google Cloud Startup Program 的合作，CloudMile 為新创企业提供高達 20 萬美元的雲端抵用金，協助新创減少技術應用初期的財務障礙。不僅如此，CloudMile 能提供完善的諮詢✁議，幫助新创企业充分利用這些資源以達到持續成長目標。此外，AI 專案資源更高達 35 萬美元的 AI抵用金、教育訓練及專題講座，也進一步支持新创企业推動人工智慧的發展。在 Web3 領域
，CloudMile 則提供補助金、社群互動管道及 Web3 發展方向✁議。
展望未來，CloudMile 將持續深化與 Growth Charger、Cradle、MDEC 及 MRANTI 的合作，✁立一個以创新為導向的生態系，推動馬來西亞新创圈的發展。透過資源整合和技術知識的共享， CloudMile 與合作夥伴將推動多項計劃，為新创企业提供 AI 和雲端技術，以及專業的輔導諮詢和資金機會。隨著 CloudMile 不斷擴展其生態系，共同推動馬來西亞成為東南亞数码创新的重鎮。
