Financing & Fundraising
List of Startup Perks
Choco Up
Choco Up is Asia’s leading revenue-based financing and growth platform, offering flexible, non-dilutive funding solutions across various markets and verticals to help companies grow their revenue and profitability while preserving equity for future fundraising rounds.
How to Claim
Choco Up charges a one-time flat fee, which is determined upon a successful application. SMU-IIE referred companies enjoy a one-time 10% off service fee*.
*Exclusively for SMU-IIE affiliated Startups
Sign up at www.choco-up.com to get your booster today!
Seedefy
Seedefy is a Singapore-based fundraising platform that has empowered startups to connect with global venture capital firms and communities, backed by strong support from our established global partners.
We have over 80 global venture capital firms with $1.3B capital ready to be deployed, including names like Softbank, Golden Gate Ventures, Vertex Ventures and Mitsubishi. Notable supporters also include government-affiliated entities in Europe and Southeast Asia.
We accelerate startup fundraising by enabling them to connect with VCs at scale, with minimal costs, and without any equity or transaction fees.
How to Claim
- 30 minute free consultation and 20% off usual rates by applying 'SSG20'
Registration link - https://app.seedefy.com/auth/register
FundedHere
FundedHere is Singapore's first MAS-licensed equity and debt crowdfunding platform. Since its inception, the platform has raised more than $18 million over 30 campaigns. FundedHere's startup ecosystem also consists of more than 1,800 investors, over 20 partners, and more than 40 mentors.
How to claim
For Discovery Package and Valuation Report services, kindly do reach out to Glen.wee@FundedHere.com and quote "SMU_FUNDEDHERE" in the email. From which, he could share more details on each of these services if required.
Contact: Glen Wee, Startup Lead, Glen.wee@fundedhere.com
Singapore Tourism Board
Singapore-registered businesses/start-ups that have products/services targeted at the tourism can benefit from Business Improvement Fund (BIF) to improve their business functions – eg. build resource efficiencies, pivot business models to enhance competitiveness and scale up adoption and development of sustainable solutions.
How to claim
Read here about the Business Improvement Fund (BIF) for more information. For enquiries, applicants can contact the STB Incentive Policy Department at STB_Incentives@stb.gov.sg.
Paloe
Based on Paloe’s experience in preparing our startup clients for fundraising, Overture was developed internally as a fundraising management platform to help manage their fundraising process and engage their investors effectively. We have now launched this exclusive platform to early-stage startups.
How to Claim
Create a free account at https://www.paloe.com.sg/overture/ and drop an email to daniel.kok@paloe.com.sg with your email, contact number and company name for your account to be upgraded. SMU incubatees can get 6 months of our Growth plan for free!
Contact: Email daniel.kok@paloe.com.sg and quote "SMU BIG"