Open For Business

Founded in 2017, Parcel Daily is a courier aggregator platform that helps optimise courier shipping cost and improve the shipping experience by connecting e-commerce businesses, big and small, with their network of service providers, such as DHL, PosLaju, and Ninjavan, among many others. To date, they have processed more than 5 million parcels and have provided shipping solutions to more than 5000...

Since their establishment in 2017, TTRacing is a gaming chair company that provides high-quality ergonomic gaming chairs and has been rapidly expanding across SouthEast Asia with stores in Malaysia, Singapore and Philippines. They are now looking at further expansion into other SEA countries including Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia. In this episode of Open For Business, we speak with Henry Ting,...

Formerly known as Incite Foodtech, Incite Innovations Group was founded in 2020 and has seen M&A and corporate restructuring over the last few years to strengthen the business and its balance sheet so that it could go out and raise more funding as it geared up for a targeted 2024 IPO. Today, in its consolidated, re-branded form, Incite Innovation has three core verticals, Fintech, Retail Manag...

Today on the show, we spoke with Caleen Caseryn Chua, Founder of Enliven Women, the first ever transformation event designed to uplift the spirits of women.  Coming from a finance background and formerly owning a chain of restaurants, Caleen has gone back to reliving her passion in giving back to the society by the form of yoga and mindfulness, as most of you would have heard with the Yoga Fo...

With a bootstraped investment of RM868,000 since its establishment in 2019, Secondlifeasia, Malaysia’s largest smart device repair company, records an inclining growth of 424% year on year, and is expecting to hit an annual revenue of RM 7.0 million this year. Secondlifeasia is an Independent Repair Provider (IRP) with genuine parts and diagnostic tools sourced from Apple, as well as being a Realm...

Brokerage firm Malacca Securities was founded just over 60 years ago and Chia Wei got involved with the business back in 2013 after returning from the UK for what was supposed to be a “short visit” due to tightening of working visas. Following her education at Imperial College London, Chia Wei was working at a luxury brand retail group as a merchandising analyst and had a five-year plan in mind to...

Behind the common misconception, pole dancing is generally known for its freedom of expressing feelings through the art of dancing that has evolved over time, from its origins in strip clubs and bars, to a more widely recognised form of fitness and art. Pole dancing has many different styles, from exotic to sports and there are a plethora of choreographies and dancing movements that one can create...

In a world where sustainability and social impact are top of mind of consumer consciousness, Earth Heir stands out as a beacon of ethical practice and artisanal excellence. Founded by Sasibai Kimis in Malaysia, Earth Heir began with preserving traditional crafts and empowering local artisans through fair trade practices and sustainable sourcing. After a decade of creating sustainable social impact...

After almost 3 decades in the corporate world, specifically within the capital markets and asset management sphere, Rejina Rahim left her job as the Managing Director of Nomura Asset Management Malaysia and founded Wahine Capital during the COVID lockdowns. Wahine Capital’s main vision is to empower women through financial knowledge and collaborative platforms, serving to revolutionise women's rol...

Founded in April 2020, MADCash stands for Multiply, Assist, Donate Cash and the startup funds and grows unbanked and underbanked women entrepreneurs, aiming to create an alternative credit scoring to increase their future bankability. The company runs on a proprietary technological platform that allows donors to contribute and see whom their funds are helping at any time, and enables the seamless...

Imagine indulging in the ancient golden goodness of turmeric without the worry of sugar or stains—Haldy has made this a reality. Haldy launched a groundbreaking product: the World's First Sugar-free Turmeric Mints. These aren't just any mints; they are a blend of taste, health, and convenience, designed to seamlessly integrate the benefits of turmeric into your daily routine. See omnystudio.com/li...

Founded in 2020, Cult Creative started as a networking platform for creative professionals with a stated mission to redefine content creation and foster collaboration. Today, it is focused on connecting brands with creators and uses technology to help brands find creators that is right for them, streamline workflows, and facilitate creator payments. To help them do this, they recently raised a RM5...

In the world of sports, golf carries a common misconception of exclusivity and barriers to entry compared to most other sports that we are familiar with. Beyond its serene landscapes, golf is a game that demands skill, strategy, and precision that requires adequate training and a sense of passion for the sport. With technology reshaping almost all industries including the sports and leisure sector...

Founded in January 2017 by Yen Ming, Wilson Beh and Winnie Chua, PolicyStreet began helping consumers and businesses choose and purchase insurance policies based on their needs and requirements, with the underlying aim of making insurance more affordable, simpler, and transparent. Fast forward to today, they’re a regional player in the Insurtech space and work with over 40 life, general, and takaf...

Founded in 2015, Carpedia is a gig talent platform for logistic players which aims to play a role as a reliable provider of delivery manpower resources, priding itself on “simple gig jobs almost anyone can do”, requiring nothing more than a valid driving licence, ensuring that work can start within 48 hours of registration. Given that the gig economy looks to be here to stay, with some estimates p...

In today’s world, it’s hard to oversee how fast technology has grown in various businesses and now, it has become a necessity for companies to integrate modern technology into their daily operations, either from having robots in manufacturing or of course, the usage of AI. One of the pioneers in this space is Neuramatix, a Malaysian based technology service provider. Since their establishment in 2...

By 2030, Malaysia is expected to transition into an ageing society, with individuals above age 60 and older to make up 15% of the population - Pacific Senior Living aims to address this market need and the evolving needs of the growing senior population. The company is part of the Columbia Pacific Management Group, a global investor, developer, and operator of modern healthcare and senior living f...

Founded back in 2020, Meals in Minutes provides frozen, portioned meals tailored for quick and effortless meal preparation, mainly targeted to busy individuals and F&B enterprises across the region. Recently, as reported by The Business Times, this Malaysian based food startup just secured USD1.5 million in seed funding, notably 500 Global leading the investment. Today on the show,we spoke to...

Syrian-born chef Ameer Alzalek’s journey into the culinary world was not always on the cards, but a ripple effect from war that pushed Ameer to leave Syria around 11 years ago. The former accountant from Damascus then found his way to Malaysia, where he says the life in the kitchen chose him as jobs were few and far between. Ameer explored the culinary scene in Penang and Langkawi, reportedly gett...

In 2023 alone, investments in robotics soared to $12.9 billion, underscoring the promising outlook for the global autonomous mobile robots industry and DF Automation looks primed to ride this wave and is currently raising funds to do so. Founded in 2012, Johor-based DF Automation specialises in producing Autonomous Mobile Robot and Automated Guided Vehicle solutions with clear objectives: Optimise...

We're exploring the vibrant and essential world of aquaculture, a sector that's at the forefront of sustainable food production and marine conservation. In the heart of Malaysia, YHL Aquatic is redefining this industry with its eco-friendly and innovative approach to farming marine life, particularly shrimp and oysters. Embracing advanced biotechnologies and sustainable methods, YHL Aquatic is not...

DoctorOnCall was founded by former management consultants Maran Virumandi and ex-colleague Hazwan Najib, with their entrepreneurship journey starting in 2015 before officially launching in May 2016. A key problem that they initially looked to target was to support doctors and GPs in saturated major cities by helping them expand beyond the geographical boundaries of their clinic to service patients...

Founded in 2015 by Giden Lim and Penny Choo, BloomThis wanted to address the gaps in the floristry industry observed by the husband-wife duo, including boring floral designs, poor customer experience, and a lacklustre buying and delivery experience. BloomThis started off as a flower subscription service but evolved into a full-on online gifting store, and has even ventured into the physical world...

In today’s world, it’s important that parents understand the challenges of exposing gadgets to their kids. Some highlight negative effects on children's well-being and others emphasise the potential for learning and growth. In a world where these conflicting reports surround the impact of gadgets on children, myFirst has stood out in this space to bridge the gap between technology, education, and...

Profitable Aerodyne could IPO as soon as next year. The drone solutions provider made $65 million in revenue in 2023 and expects to hit $143 million this year, with plans to raise between $100 to $200 million in its Series C funding round. Series C will mark its final pre-IPO funding round and with a dual-listing on the cards, they are expecting to list locally as well as abroad. On the shortlist...