Startup Funding in Malaysia
Where to raise startup capital in Malaysia: 9 curated VCs, accelerators, incubators, angel networks and government programs, including 2 halal/Sharia-aligned, plus 3 more listed under another region that also fund founders across Southeast Asia. Entries are compiled from public sources and link straight to the organization. Links were checked in September 2026. Confirm current terms with each funder before you apply. Free, no sign-up.
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Organizations based in Malaysia
Ethis
Crowdfunding PlatformExplicitly halal platform operating licensed entities in Malaysia, Turkiye and Oman.
HASAN.VC
VCBacked by a global angel community; invests in startups graduating from its Virtual Accelerator Program.
Gobi Partners
VCFounded in 2002; portfolio includes Muslim Pro, and it positions itself as a gateway to Islamic finance.
Cradle Fund
Government/Economic DevEstablished in 2003; runs national initiatives including MYStartup and the Angel Tax Incentive.
MRANTI (Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation)
IncubatorOperates Technology Innovation Park Malaysia (TiPM) in Bukit Jalil.
Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)
Government/Economic DevCentral authority implementing the Malaysia Digital initiative and programs such as LEVELUPKL.
1337 Ventures
AcceleratorOperating since 2012; won ASEAN Startup Awards for Best VC (2023) and Best Accelerator/Incubator Program (2020).
Sunway iLabs
Venture StudioCVC arm of one of Southeast Asia's largest conglomerates.
Jelawang Capital
Government/Economic DevRuns the Emerging Fund Managers' Programme and Regional Fund Managers' Initiative; consolidates Malaysia's government VC under Khazanah.
Also funding Southeast Asia
These organizations are listed under another region in this directory but run programs, funds or offices that back founders across Southeast Asia.
- QED Investors VC, based in 🇺🇸 USA
- Peak XV Partners VC, based in 🇮🇳 India
- Square Peg Capital VC, based in 🇦🇺 Australia
Full profiles: funders listed under another region that back Southeast Asia
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