Echelon, the tech and startup conference in Southeast Asia organized by e27, has unveiled the first 26 shortlisted participants for its 2024 TOP100 Program. Launched in 2012, TOP100 offers startups from across the region a platform for visibility, mentorship, and funding.
This year’s selection showcases startups not only from the region but also from India, Bangladesh, and Taiwan, reflecting the program’s widening influence.
“We have a pool of very impressive applicants, and the 26 shortlisted startups are poised to revolutionize their respective fields,” said Mohan Belani, CEO of e27. “This makes us very excited to see what the rest of the program will bring.”
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The first 26 shortlisted participants include startups from Laos, the Philippines, and Malaysia along with Singaporean applicants.
Among the 26 selected startups are names like Careera (Singapore), Fina Fintech (Laos), and The Mango Jelly (India). These startups will engage in the TOP100 program in March, gaining exclusive access to events, mentorship, and over 800 investors on the e27 PRO Connect platform. Additionally, they’ll participate in Echelon X, with exhibition booths and opportunities to pitch their ideas during the event in Singapore on May 15-16, 2024. (Read the complete list here.)
Over the years, TOP100 has featured notable startups like 99.co and Lalamove, with past participants like PriyoShop, which raised $5 million in funding after its 2023 participation, returning for another boost in 2024.
In its 10th year, the program has evolved to cater to more mature startups, offering workshops and mentoring to foster resilience and sustainable growth. Belani emphasized the program’s role in supporting emerging startups across the region and hinted at revealing more promising startups soon.