HASAN.VC the venture capital arm of the Ethis Group, has officially launched Cohort 003 of its high-impact Accelerator Programme, continuing its commitment to support halal and ethical startups across Southeast Asia. Following the successful graduation of Cohort 002, the firm is now inviting applications from purpose-driven founders looking to scale impactful ventures in the region. […]
In a Gig Economy Full of Chaos, Playgrown Brings Clarity and Control For many freelancers and creators in Malaysia, the hardest part of freelancing isn’t the work itself – it’s everything else: chasing payments, issuing invoices, managing clients, and staying compliant with local taxes. Playgrown is changing that. Co-founded by Muhammad Thaqif and Naif Ghazali,
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In an industry where safety lapses can have life-or-death consequences, Mascon Technologies is emerging as a practical, mission-driven solution for the global maritime industry. Founded by Norhakim Sanwan, a former seafarer who personally experienced the dangers of shipboard operations, Mascon isn’t just another maritime tech startup. It’s a purpose-built platform designed to raise safety standards
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HASAN.VC has announced the launch of its inaugural Venture Studio in Kota Bharu, set to commence on 1 July 2025. The initiative is designed to co-build AI-native startups in collaboration with carefully selected early-stage founders. The programme adopts a distinctive “zero-to-one” methodology, in which participants will work closely with the HASAN.VC team to ideate and
Kota Bharu, Malaysia, 3 June 2025 – HASAN.VC has announced the launch of its first-ever Venture Studio in Kota Bharu, set to begin on 1 July 2025, to co-build AI-native startups with selected early-stage founders. The program offers a unique “zero-to-one” approach, where participants work alongside the HASAN.VC team to ideate and validate during an intensive
In a digital landscape full of fast-paced launches and quick exits, Akal stands out as a practical, resilient platform designed to serve a clear and growing need—supporting Indonesian online educators. Born not from market hype, but from a founder’s own pain points, Akal is purpose-built to help class creators receive payments easily, manage promotions, and
Early-stage venture capital firm HASAN.VC has announced the launch of its inaugural Venture Studio in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, set to commence on 1 July 2025. The program is designed to co-build AI-native startups from the ground up in collaboration with selected early-stage founders. The Venture Studio offers a distinctive “zero-to-one” approach, where participants will work
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