pitchIN launches Malaysia’s first equity crowdfunding-focused microfund campaign 

  • Provides high-growth opportunities for Angel and Advanced owners
  • Supports M’sia’s rely on other money for early-stage businesses

From left: Lai Kai Bin, head of Equity Crowdfunding, pitchIN, Sam Shafie, CEO and co-founder, pitchIN, Christopher Wong Zhi Yi, director and founding partner, Spartan Ives Capital, Marcus Tan Kian Han, director and founding partner, Spartan Ives Capital and Linx Yap Ling Sze, associate, Spartan Ives Capital

pitchIN, Malaysia’s digital fundraising and investment hub, has announced the launch of Malaysia’s first Equity Crowdfunding (ECF ) -focused microfund campaign by Spartan Ives Capital, a registered Venture Capital firm with the Securities Commission Malaysia, managing US$ 61.5 million ( RM275 million ) in Assets Under Management ( AUM).

The Spartan Elevation Fund, which offers high-growth expense opportunities with minimal capital commitments solely to Angel and Advanced investors, was highlighted in a speech by pitchIN. Previously, participation in a venture capital fund was limited to Sophisticated investors, requiring a minimum investment of US$ 56, 000 ( RM250, 000 ).

We’re combining cutting-edge systems with conventional investment strategies by establishing a novel and visible investment opportunity with the Spartan Elevation Fund. This microfund lowers the restrictions for investors, enabling them to back some of Malaysia’s most convincing high-growth companies led by visionary and hard-working companies”, said Christopher Wong, producer and founding partner of Spartan Ives Capital.

By connecting traders with the next generation of business leaders,” we believe this account will not only enable local businesses but also contribute to Malaysia’s economy’s economic growth,” he added.

The Spartan Elevation Fund invests in nearby businesses hosted on the pitchIN platform to promote development. The bank maintains the flexibility to look into and follow another high-potential ventures outside the pitchIN ecosystem despite its core strategy focusing on ECF investment opportunities. This approach enables a sensible investment strategy by combining adaptability to broader market opportunities with focused support for crowdfunding companies.

This ECF-focused microfund is a delight to be included on our system. This program demonstrates our commitment to enhancing trader access to high-potential startups”, said Sam Shafie, co-founder and CEO of pitchIN.

The VC handles this on their behalf, so the microfund plan not just allows Angel and powerful owners to create a diversified portfolio, but it also eliminates the laborious process of identifying investment opportunities. He continued,” This strategy gives investors a more smooth and effective investment experience while accelerating the growth of Malaysia’s innovative ecology.”

The introduction of the Spartan Elevation Fund coincides with Malaysia’s growing commitment to supporting entrepreneurial endeavors and providing other financing options for early-stage businesses. Traders can learn more about the bank on pitchIN’s system.

To explore more about the Spartan Elevation Fund, visit its campaign website at https ://www.pitchin.my/equity/spartan-elevation-fund