# 1337 Ventures

> 1337 Ventures is a Kuala Lumpur venture capital firm that backs pre-seed and seed startups in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. Its Alpha Startups pre-accelerator combines market validation, mentoring and pitch preparation, while Leet Academy, corporate innovation services and the related Leet Capital crowdfunding platform extend its support beyond an initial investment.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- **Founders:** Bikesh Lakhmichand (CEO & Founding Partner)
- **Products:** Alpha Startups Pre-Accelerator, Leet Academy, Pitch Tuesday, INNO4HER, Leet Launchpad
- **Notable:** Alpha Startups began in May 2014., Company lists ASEAN Startup Awards recognition for Best Accelerator or Incubator Program 2020 and Best VC 2023., Leet Academy reports more than 6,000 founders taught, mentored and funded across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

## Products & services

- **Alpha Startups Pre-Accelerator** — Hybrid startup validation, mentoring and pitch preparation. Cohort 68 is advertised for 18 November 2026 to 3 February 2027, with 15 contact days over 11 weeks.
- **Leet Academy** — Online founder education, including a free Alpha Startups Online course and courses on pitching and fundraising.
- **Pitch Tuesday** — Virtual investment pitch sessions of approximately 30 minutes; accepts applications internationally with an investment focus on Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
- **INNO4HER** — Dedicated accelerator for FemTech and women-led startups, combining mentorship, office hours and investor access.
- **Leet Launchpad** — Quarterly startup showcase supported by Microsoft for Startups, connecting founders with investors and corporate partners.
- **Corporate innovation services** — Design thinking, innovation workshops, strategy work and startup matchmaking for established organisations.
- **ECF Accelerator Fundraising Bootcamp** — Three-day fundraising-readiness programme for SMEs and growth-stage companies. The published page says no confirmed cohorts.
- **Leet Capital connection** — Related equity crowdfunding platform connecting eligible businesses with angel and retail investors; a separate company rather than a guaranteed source of funding.

## Achievements

- Alpha Startups began in May 2014.
- Company lists ASEAN Startup Awards recognition for Best Accelerator or Incubator Program 2020 and Best VC 2023.
- Leet Academy reports more than 6,000 founders taught, mentored and funded across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
- INNO4HER 2026 brought ten finalists from five countries to its March Demo Day.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Cohort 68 applications advertised as open, closing 8 November 2026; programme scheduled to begin 18 November 2026.
- **2026-04** — Published results of the 31 March INNO4HER Demo Day: Navo Health and MenSC Labs were named champions; Bosom was Crowd Favourite.
- **2026-04** — Published a recap of Leet Launchpad Vol 4, showcasing seven startups at Microsoft Malaysia.

## Links

- Website: https://1337.ventures/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1337ventures
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/1337ventures
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@1337ventures
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1337.ventures
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1337ventures
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@1337ventures

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Last updated: 2026-10-24