Talent | Funding | Market Access
Asia Startup Network (ASN) is dedicated to supporting and nurturing startup founders and SME owners across Asia, since 2020.
We connect them to practical knowledge, trusted mentors, curated talent, capital, and acquisition or buyer opportunities—so they can build, scale, or transition their businesses with confidence. We deliver this through direct programmes and in partnership with universities and institutes of higher learning, bridging education, industry, and real-world entrepreneurship.
The Largest Founder & Investor Network Across Asia
Singapore | Indonesia | Malaysia | Philippines | India
Our Partners:
Community
The ASN community is a vibrant and diverse group dedicated to sharing expert insights, knowledge and fostering collaboration. Become part of a dynamic network of entrepreneurs, investors, advisors and mentors. Engage in our events, workshops, and collaborative opportunities designed to propel your startup forward.
We run our online community on Telegram and organise regular curated in-person/virtual events and programmes. Drop us a message to request to join here.
Academy
The ASN Academy is dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship (start from scratch/ Acquire and operate an existing business).
We offer a range of educational resources and training programs designed to enhance the skills of working professionals and entrepreneurs looking to start or scale their startup. Browse our range of upcoming programmes here.
Matchmaking Platform
Whether you are looking for talent (Fractional/ full time), investor, advisor/mentor or even buyer, ASN has a vibrant network of over 5,000 across Asia you can tap on.
Just tell us your needs here and we will be able to match you to someone relevant.
What's Happening
ASN Masterclass: Entrepreneurship through Acquisition
Learn how to become a CEO or business owner in our Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) class. Discover a path to business ownership by acquiring and managing an existing company, rather than starting from scratch.
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ASN Masterclass: Harness the Power of Community for your Business
Known for building highly engaged communities, Elise will be sharing top tips and frameworks in this masterclass + powerful secrets behind building communities that actually thrive — not just gather.
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Join ASN as mentor, advisor, or ecosystem partner—and help founders turn ambition into real businesses.
We run mentorship programs across universities, incubators and our broader founder community. Mentors are matched based on their experience, industry background, and areas of expertise, to ensure meaningful and impactful engagements.
Please note that mentorship engagements may be voluntary or paid, with honorarium typically starting from S$100 per hour, depending on the program and scope.
Explore Collaborations with ASN
We work closely with universities and corporate partners on innovation, community-building, events, investor office hours, Demo days and venture development projects. If you're looking to support startups, talent, or innovation initiatives, we’d love to explore partnership opportunities with you.
Join ASN as a Volunteer
ASN is a volunteer led community. We welcome anyone who would like to volunteer with us! Simply indicate your interest in the form below and we'll be in touch.
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