AppWorks Demo Day Highlights Southeast Asia's Tech Boom Amid Global Funding Slowdown
June 13, 2025
The 30th AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore showcased 18 innovative startups from Southeast Asia, emphasizing advancements in AI, Web3, and Deep Tech.
AI adoption is rapidly accelerating in Southeast Asia, with companies like Peris.ai and Omo Protocol focusing on cybersecurity and autonomous digital systems.
This event marked the 15th anniversary of AppWorks Accelerator and attracted over 70 investors and corporates, underscoring the region's growing influence in global technology innovation.
Despite a global funding slowdown, Southeast Asia's startup ecosystem demonstrates resilience, with 45 startups from 20 different nationalities participating in the Demo Day.
The Demo Day illustrated the maturation of the regional technology ecosystem, with many startups positioned for sustainable growth and new funding opportunities.
Startups presented at the event ranged from pre-seed to Series B levels, covering diverse sectors such as space technology, blockchain finance, aquaculture, and AI.
JALA, an Indonesian firm, is revolutionizing shrimp farming with its data-driven platform, which enhances productivity and sustainability in the aquaculture sector.
Resolv Labs has achieved a Total Value Locked (TVL) of $350 million and is looking to partner with neobanks and fintech platforms to expand its reach.
Blockchain technologies and decentralized finance (DeFi) are being utilized to serve Southeast Asia's underbanked populations, with startups like Resolv Labs developing yield-scaling stablecoins.
Deep tech, including space technology and quantum computing, has gained prominence in the region, with startups addressing complex global challenges.
Aliena, a Singapore startup focusing on satellite propulsion, has secured $9.3 million in funding, including a $5.6 million Series A round, and operates from a newly launched production facility.
Peris.ai reported an annual revenue of approximately $1.2 million, while Omo Protocol is dedicated to developing tools for deploying autonomous agents in smart contracts.
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eCommerceNews Asia • Jun 13, 2025
Southeast Asia startups shine at AppWorks Demo Day in Singapore