Technopreneur Circle

16/05/2024

[EVENT SHOUTOUT] Registration is now open for Asia Tech x Singapore!

This event is Asia's flagship tech event jointly organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Informa Tech, with support from the Singapore Tourism Board.

The exciting schedule includes highlights like TechXLR8 Asia, ATxEnterprise, The AI Summit Singapore, InnovFest x Elevating Founders, and CommunicAsia. And best of all, selected tiers of passes are free to register, so don't miss it :)

29-31 May 2024 - Singapore Expo

Find out more and register @

Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) is Asia's flagship tech event jointly organised by the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Informa Tech, with support from the Singapore Tourism Board. The event features two main segments: ATxSummit and ATxEnterprise.

09/02/2024

Wishing everyone a prosperous Lunar New Year 2024 and a fruitful Year of The Dragon ahead!

16/01/2024

[Partner News] Garage+, an incubator in Taiwan, is excited to invite TechCircle members (or any relevant startups) to join an exclusive webinar taking place on January 23, cohosted by CIC Tokyo, Logitech, and Garage+:

• Date: 23 January 2024 (Tue)
• Time: 4:30-5:30pm (Spore Time)

The session is specifically tailored for Asian and European startups. In addition to gaining insights into possible partnerships with Logitech, startups will also have the opportunity to connect with top investors and influential players in the global supply chain.

Specifically, startups will learn about 2 programmes designed to support startup growth in Asia Pacific -

1) Logitech’s Future Positive Challenges: As a multinational designer, developer, manufacturer and marketer of computer peripherals and software, Logitech is seeking innovative partners who are ready to make a meaningful contribution to a sustainable future.

2) Garage+’s Startup Global Program: As a zero-equity incubator with strong support from Taiwan's prominent companies, one of Garage+’s primary objectives is to identify startups that can benefit from collaborating with leading Taiwanese and international corporations and investors.

Who Should Attend -
Startups from Asia, Europe, or the world with technology that may contribute to a sustainable future, or that may cooperate with Taiwanese companies in ICT, AI & Data Analysis, IoT & Smart Devices, Digital Health, 5G Technology, Robotics, Smart Energy, or E-Mobility.

Sign up via their link now - https://www.surveycake.com/s/3VQd7

22/12/2023

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas weekend ahead! :)

11/08/2023

Vertex Holdings and Singapore Management University (SMU) is proud to announce the launch of our “Future 2030” Series, a series of talks on challenges for our world, and the path to addressing them through technology and innovation. The series will bring together thought leaders across domains of expertise as we discuss topics around emergent tech, sustainability, and future industries.

Join us on 24th August, 3-5pm, at SMU Yong Pung How School of Law for our inaugural panel discussion titled “Beyond the Tipping point: Envisioning a hotter world and how technology will be a key to adaptation”. This will be followed by a networking session with our invited guests consisting of corporates, public sector, and the broader innovation community.

Venue: Singapore Management University, Yong Pung How School of Law, Function Lounge, Level 4.

More info and RSVP here! -

Vertex Holdings and Singapore Management University (SMU) will be jointly organizing a panel discussion and networking session.

27/07/2023

[Partner News] Are you a startup or know one who is in AI & Data Analysis, IoT & Smart Devices, Digital Health, 5G Technology, Robotics, Smart Energy, and E-Mobility? If so Garage+ is looking for you to participate in their 8-day in-person programme in Taiwan!

Scheduled for 02-09 Dec 2023, this exclusive 8-day program is designed to facilitate business development for growth-stage startups (from seed to series B) by providing unique opportunities for the selected startups to:
• Engage in 1-on-1 meetings with C-level executives from the global supply chain players and investors;
• Participate in Garage+’s Annual Open House event for opportunities for market development, investment, and manufacturing;
• Receive airfare and accommodation subsidies for 2 people to come to Taiwan.

More details and apply @ https://www.surveycake.com/s/1okv6?utm_source=Coldcall&utm_medium=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=&utm_term=.

Application dateline is 25 Aug 2023.

21/04/2023

Selamat Hari Raya in advance to all! :)

20/01/2023

Happy Lunar Chinese New Year 2023 ahead! 🍊 May the Year of the Rabbit be a great year for everyone!

20/01/2023

Vertex Ventures SEA & India is thrilled to announce the launch of their very own podcast - Hard Truths by Vertex! Episode 1 featuring Mr Chua Kee Lock (CEO of Vertex Vertex Holdings) just launched on 18 Jan 2023 and is now available - check it out here! - https://www.vertexventures.sg/news/hard-truths-by-vertex-episode-1-building-an-enduring-vc-with-kee-lock-chua/

Hard Truths by Vertex gives you a behind the scenes view of the most promising startups and investment opportunities in SE Asia and India. It's brought to you by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, an early-stage investor in the region's most promising startups and one of Southeast Asia’s ol...

09/01/2023

We are excited to announce that we are re-opening w.e.f tomorrow 10 Jan 2023 :) We are excited to say hi in person and see you guys soon. Take note that we are now located on level 11 of Raffles City Tower but otherwise everything else eg booking of seats / meeting rooms remains the same.

30/12/2022

Hi all! Just a quick update that the TechCircle space is still work-in-progress so pardon us while we take a little more time to be ready. Watch out for our announcement come Jan 2023, and have a great start to 2023 everyone! :)

15/11/2022

We are excited to welcome you back to the TechCircle space but we need a little more time to get things ready. Watch this space for more updates on our re-open in December 2022!

05/10/2022

Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India has been nominated for Favourite Community Builders as part of the Outstanding Ecosystem Leaders Award Category at 2022’s ORIGIN Innovation Awards, organized by TechNode Global!

Help vote for them from now till October 28!

Thank you for your support :)

https://nsgfu5g3dg4.typeform.com/to/dZCkyxv9

Nominate and stand a chance to win the Award that makes a Difference to humanity with innovation and sustainable practice. Powered by TechNode Global, the Origin Innovation Awards seeks to discover and showcase promising businesses that are making an impact to the World.

28/09/2022

For those who attended this, we hope you enjoyed hearing from Jeffrey in person! If you didn't, here's what you missed :)
https://medium.com/vertexventures/hard-questions-with-jeffrey-tiong-8754c7cadb36

“It’s not about what you do but who you are as a person.”

25/08/2022

[ANNOUNCEMENT]

The TechCircle space at Raffles City Tower will be temporarily closed w.e.f Thursday 01 Sept 2022. In view of that, membership signups and onboarding sessions will also be suspended and will be restored when we are ready. For any queries, you may reach us at [email protected]. Thank you :)

24/08/2022

Vertex Ventures South East Asia / India is pleased to present the first of their Hard Questions series -- with Jeffrey Tiong, founding CEO of PatSnap -- on Thur 08 Sept 2022! Come join us in spending some insightful time with Jeffrey and learn more about his unicorn journey. TechCircle members have the privilege of being allocated 30 seats so grab your spot now :)

Pleased to present the 1st of our Hard Questions series - with Jeffrey Tiong, Founding CEO at PatSnap - Sign up for an insightful event!