Match to Market: Corporate Access for Global Growth
Meet Regional Corporate Leaders. Explore New Markets. Unlock Your Next Business Partnership.
What if your next customer, corporate partner, strategic investor or international expansion opportunity was one conversation away?
As part of Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026, StartupX and Cradle Fund Malaysia are bringing together six senior representatives from five regional and international organisations for an exclusive corporate-startup matchmaking session.
Representing organisations from Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, with connections extending across ASEAN and global markets, these leaders bring experience in corporate innovation, venture capital, technology commercialisation, property development, cross-border partnerships, aerospace and defence innovation.
Whether you're building enterprise AI, fintech, PropTech, climate technology, robotics, industrial solutions or other innovative technologies, this is an opportunity to understand what organisations are exploring, introduce your solutions and start meaningful business conversations.
The goal is simple: connect ambitious Malaysian startups with regional partners who can help them explore pilots, commercial partnerships, investment opportunities and international market expansion.
Meet the Participating Organisations & Corporate Representatives
1. City Developments Limited (CDL) | Singapore 🇸🇬
Weibin Tay — Senior Innovation Manager
City Developments Limited is a major Singapore-listed property developer with interests spanning residential and commercial real estate, investment properties and hospitality.
CDL has an established focus on corporate innovation, sustainability and adopting technologies to create smarter, greener and more efficient buildings.
Potential areas for collaboration:
PropTech and smart building technologies
Sustainable construction and green materials
Energy efficiency, decarbonisation and climate technology
Robotics, automation and facilities management
Enterprise AI, data analytics and digital solutions
Why connect? Explore how your technology could potentially address opportunities in property development, building management, sustainability or operational efficiency.
2. Gunderson Dettmer | Singapore / Global 🌏
Benjamin Teo — Of Counsel
Gunderson Dettmer is an international law firm specialising in venture capital, emerging growth companies, technology investments and cross-border transactions.
Benjamin advises startups, venture capital funds and growth-stage companies across Asia and international markets on fundraising, acquisitions, corporate structuring and strategic transactions.
Potential areas for engagement:
Venture capital and fundraising readiness
Regional and international expansion
Strategic investments, acquisitions and joint ventures
Startup and investor ecosystem connections
Cross-border financing and commercial transactions
Why connect? Gain exposure to an experienced adviser in the venture ecosystem and explore the legal, strategic and investment considerations involved in scaling beyond Malaysia.
3. Sinar Mas Land / Living Lab Ventures | Indonesia 🇮🇩
Grace Anastasia — VP, Global Partnerships & Go-To-Market
Sinar Mas Land is a major Indonesian property and township developer. Its corporate venture capital arm, Living Lab Ventures, works with innovative startups on investments, market access, strategic partnerships and commercialisation.
Through its wider ecosystem, including BSD City and its innovation programmes, Living Lab Ventures provides pathways for companies looking to validate technologies and grow in Indonesia.
Potential areas for collaboration:
Smart cities and property technology
AI, enterprise SaaS and digital transformation
Clean energy, sustainability and environmental solutions
Mobility, logistics and urban technology
Digital health and new consumer solutions
Indonesian market access, strategic partnerships and venture opportunities
Why connect? Discover opportunities to explore the Indonesian market, validate solutions through potential pilots and connect with an established corporate venture ecosystem.
4. Sunwah Group / Sunwah International | Malaysia, Vietnam & Hong Kong 🌏
Chee Kit Yee — Country Representative (Malaysia)
Foo Jia Hui — Business Development Executive
Sunwah Group is a diversified international conglomerate founded in Hong Kong, with businesses and relationships spanning property, trade, finance, investment, technology and other industries.
Through its regional business activities and innovation ecosystem, Sunwah supports cross-border business engagement and opportunities connecting Asia's growing markets.
Potential areas for collaboration:
Enterprise technology and AI-enabled solutions
PropTech, smart infrastructure and real estate innovation
FinTech and digital business solutions
Sustainability and emerging technologies
Food, agricultural and supply-chain innovation
Cross-border commercial partnerships and regional expansion
Why connect? Explore potential business collaborations, commercial introductions and pathways into regional markets through Sunwah's international network.
5. Starburst | Singapore / Global 🌏
Nicholas Hong — Managing Director, Singapore
Starburst is a global innovation, acceleration and investment platform focused on aerospace, defence and frontier technologies.
Its international network connects technology startups with industry partners, investors and innovation ecosystems to accelerate commercialisation and business growth.
Potential areas for collaboration:
Aerospace, aviation and defence technologies
AI, robotics and autonomous systems
Cybersecurity, sensors and advanced electronics
Advanced materials and industrial innovation
Dual-use and other deep technologies
Technology commercialisation and strategic industry partnerships
Why connect? Explore how your technology could find applications in advanced industries and gain exposure to specialised global innovation networks.
How the Session Works
Part 1: Inside the Corporate Opportunity — Reverse Pitches & Moderated Conversation
4:05 PM – 4:20 PM
Before matchmaking begins, get to know the organisations and their representatives through a fast-paced, interactive corporate spotlight.
Moderated by Raymond Doraisamy from StartupX, the conversation will introduce the participating companies and explore:
What does each organisation do, and where does it operate?
What kinds of technologies, startups and innovations are relevant to its business?
How does the organisation typically engage with startups?
What might a successful pilot, strategic partnership or market-entry collaboration look like?
What should founders prepare before approaching a corporate partner?
Rather than lengthy presentations, this moderated session is designed to give founders practical insights into the opportunities available and help them make the most of their subsequent meetings.
Part 2: Curated Corporate-Startup Business Matching
4:20 PM – 5:55 PM
Following the corporate introductions, participating startups will move into dedicated one-on-one business matching sessions with selected corporate representatives.
Each conversation is intended to help both parties:
Introduce their businesses, products and capabilities.
Identify potential use cases and strategic alignment.
Explore proof-of-concepts, pilots and commercial adoption opportunities.
Discuss distribution, partnerships and international market access.
Identify concrete next steps for further engagement.
Startup matching will be curated based on industry relevance, corporate interests and the potential for meaningful collaboration.
Part 3: Wrap-Up & Next Steps
5:55 PM – 6:00 PM
We'll close with a brief recap and outline how promising conversations can progress into follow-up meetings, deeper discussions and potential partnerships.
Event Agenda
4:00 – 4:05 PM Welcome & introduction
4:05 – 4:20 PM Corporate reverse pitches & moderated conversation
4:20 – 5:55 PM Curated one-on-one corporate-startup matchmaking
5:55 – 6:00 PM Closing & next steps
Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (MYT)
Venue: Catalyst Room, The Arch Galleries, Kuala Lumpur
Event: Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026
Session: Match to Market: Corporate Access for Global Growth
Organised by: Cradle Fund Malaysia, with corporate matchmaking powered by StartupX
Who Should Attend?
This session is particularly relevant for founders and startup teams who are:
Looking for corporate customers, technology adopters or strategic partners.
Ready to explore product validation, proof-of-concepts and pilot projects.
Planning to expand into Singapore, Indonesia or other regional markets.
Developing technologies that solve business or industry challenges.
Interested in corporate venture ecosystems, investment connections or commercial partnerships.
Early-stage startups with credible solutions and growth-stage companies seeking international expansion are welcome to express interest.
Important Participation Information
This session is exclusively available to Cradle LIVE! Summit 2026 VIP ticket holders.
The corporate introduction segment provides an opportunity to hear from the participating representatives, while one-on-one business matching is curated and subject to selection, relevance and available meeting slots.
To improve your chances of a meaningful match, be ready to share a concise introduction to your company, the problem you solve, your technology or product, and the kind of partnership you're seeking.
Participation does not guarantee a meeting with every corporate representative or any subsequent commercial agreement.
Your next market, strategic partner or commercial opportunity could begin at Cradle LIVE. We look forward to connecting Malaysia's emerging innovators with the region's corporate and innovation leaders.
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Meet the Partners
We’re excited to welcome Cradle Fund, Malaysia’s leading early-stage startup agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), as part of our innovation ecosystem.
Through initiatives such as Cradle LIVE!, Cradle plays a key role in nurturing Malaysia’s startup ecosystem, supporting promising founders, and connecting startups with investors, corporates, and regional opportunities.
Together with StartupX, Cradle is helping bridge Malaysia’s growing innovation ecosystem with the wider region, creating new pathways for cross-border collaboration, commercial partnerships, and startup growth.
StartupX is a global innovation partner for those building what’s next. We collaborate with corporates, governments, and startups to launch ventures, scale businesses, and drive bold transformation. Since 2018, we’ve supported startups from 110+ countries and partnered with some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies. Founded by entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders, we built StartupX to challenge the status quo of how innovation gets done in Asia.