Kuala Lumpur, 19th 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.

Nick Khor, Partnership and Business Development at Growth Charger; Lester Leong, Country Manager, CloudMile Malaysia; and Ong Yi Lyn, Manager, Ecosystem Development from Cradle

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.
 

Media Contact

Heider Lai, PR, CloudMile Group: Heider.lai@mile.cloud
Cheryl Tan, Marketing, CloudMile Malaysia: cheryl.tan@mile.cloud
 

About CloudMile

CloudMile, a leading AI and cloud technology company in Asia, focuses on digital transformation for its corporate clients and driving growth. Leveraging machine learning and big data analysis, CloudMile assists over 900 clients corporates with business forecasts and industrial upgrades. CloudMile has earned 200+ accreditations, with 60+ Google Cloud professional certifications. Being the Premier Partner of Google Cloud, CloudMile is qualified for Gen AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Security, Infrastructure, Cloud Migration, Work transformation and Training Specialization. The company has become Google Cloud Managed Service Provider (MSP) and also gets certified as Google Cloud Authorized Training Partner.