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Where Asia’s
Best Founders
Connect

The alumni-led startup platform connecting founders,
investors, and ecosystem leaders across Asia.

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Founded 2019 · Alumni-Led · Non-Profit · Pan-Asian

We support promising
and disruptive tech start-ups in Asia.

Chibo Tang

Managing Partner, Gobi Partners | ATEC Advisory Council Member

About ATEC

Asia's largest alumni-led startup platform

ATEC connects founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders through the power of alumni networks, spanning Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Columbia, and beyond. From our flagship Conference and Startup Competition to year-round events and community initiatives, we are where Asia's innovation ecosystem comes together.

Non-profit. Founder-first. Every dollar goes back to the founders.

ATEC helps put a spotlight on some of the most innovative, promising
and disruptive tech start-ups in Asia

Chibo Tang

Managing Partner, Gobi Partners | ATEC Advisory Council Member

Asian Countries

Alumni Clubs

Members

HK$

Prize Money

LinkedIn Followers

Advisory Council

ATEC’s Advisory Council brings together alumni who are leading investors, repeat founders, and senior operators with deep track records across Asia. Their role is hands-on — strengthening judging and mentorship, shaping the platform, and opening doors for founders across borders.

Peter Yan

Director-General

Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (OASES)

Harvard, CUHK

Amy Fong

Member of Listing Committee

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Columbia

Anna Cheung

Independent Non-Executive Director

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited

Wharton

Bosun Hau

Portfolio Manager & General Partner

Tybourne Capital

Wharton

Max Hui

Managing Director

CDH Investments

Princeton, Berkeley

Philip Kuai

Partner, YUE Accelerator

HongShan Capital Group

HBS, MIT

Danny Lee

Managing Partner

VCA Capital

Columbia

Gabriel Li

Managing Director

Orchid Asia Group Management

MIT, Stanford

Harry Man

Partner

MPCi

Michigan

Eric Ng

CEO

Happiness Capital

UCL

Gordon Shaw

Partner

EQT Group

Columbia, MIT

Jonathan Shih

Managing Partner

Keyrock Capital

HBS, Brown

Simone Song

Senior Partner

ORI Capital

Fudan

Chibo Tang

Managing Partner

Gobi Partners

Harvard

Daniel Tseung

Chairman & Founder

LionRock Capital

Harvard, Princeton

Brian Yeh

Venture Capitalist

Digital Garage

Columbia, NYU

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Largest Alumni-led Technology and Entrepreneurship Community

Asia’s innovation ecosystem is rich with talent but fragmented by geography, industry, andaccess to trusted networks. ATEC addresses this gap by activating alumni-led “networks ofnetworks,” creating credible pathways for founders to access mentorship, capital, andcross-border opportunities at scale.

Events & Community

One competition. One conference.
A year of community.

The ATEC Startup Competition surfaces Asia's best alumni-founded ventures, culminating in live finals at our annual Conference. Beyond that, geographic chapters across Asia run year-round meetups and initiatives, keeping founders, alumni, and partners engaged and connected across borders.

Annual Conference

ATEC’s flagship event convenes founders, alumni leaders, investors, and partners across Asia and culminates in the Startup Competition finals, where alumni-club–nominated finalists pitch live to in-person and online audiences.

Startup Competition

ATEC’s nomination-led competition has participating alumni clubs vet and nominate top startups through rounds to Conference finals, unlocking visibility, mentorship, and cross-border network access.

Regional Events

ATEC chapters run year-round meetups and partner events that keep the community active locally while strengthening cross-border connections across the broader ATEC network.

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One competition. One conference. A year of community.

ATEC is anchored by its annual Conference, the flagship gathering of the community and theculmination of the ATEC Startup Competition finals. Beyond the Conference, ATEC runsyear-round community events and initiatives across its geographic chapters, fostering ongoingconnection among founders, alumni, and partners. Together, these events strengthenrelationships, encourage collaboration, and sustain engagement across the ATEC network.

ATEC by the Numbers

Since its founding, ATEC has grown into Asia’s largest alumni-led startup platform, engagingdozens of alumni clubs across multiple countries, supporting hundreds of startup applications,and awarding significant prize funding—all powered by volunteers and a shared commitment tonon-profit, founder-first impact.

Startup Competition

Pitch to Asia's most connected investor and alumni network

The ATEC Startup Competition is open to Seed–Series B technology startups with Asia-related operations. No alumni affiliation required — any startup can be nominated by a participating alumni club.

Selected startups receive mentorship and expert judging across two stages, culminating in live Finals at the annual ATEC Conference — with cash prizes and in-kind awards for top finishers.

Submission Criteria

Tech or tech-enabled
Seed to Series B

Asia-related operations
Nominated by a participating alumni club

Download the Competition FAQ

Past ATEC Winners

Alumni Clubs

A Network of Networks

ATEC is powered by an alumni “network of networks”: 100+ participating alumni clubs across 11 countries in Asia, representing 15,000+ members. Clubs nominate and vet startups, contribute judges and mentors, and mobilize their communities—unlocking trusted connections and cross-border momentum for founders and investors.

Get Your Club Involved

Latest Updates

For the latest announcements, event updates, and highlights from across the ATEC community,follow us on LinkedIn. Our LinkedIn page is the primary channel for news, updates, and ongoingengagement throughout the year

Ready to get involved?

Whether you're a founder seeking nomination, an alumni club looking to participate, or an organisation interested in sponsorship — there's a place for you in the ATEC community.

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Where Asia’sBest FoundersConnect

Founded 2019 · Alumni-Led · Non-Profit · Pan-Asian

Asia's largest alumni-led startup platform

Advisory Council

Peter Yan

Amy Fong

Anna Cheung

Bosun Hau

Max Hui

Philip Kuai

Danny Lee

Gabriel Li

Harry Man

Eric Ng

Gordon Shaw

Jonathan Shih

Simone Song

Chibo Tang

Daniel Tseung

Brian Yeh

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Largest Alumni-led Technology and Entrepreneurship Community

One competition. One conference.A year of community.

Annual Conference

Startup Competition

Regional Events

One competition. One conference. A year of community.

ATEC by the Numbers

Pitch to Asia's most connected investor and alumni network

Past ATEC Winners

Grand Rise Technology

ATEC 2019

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ATEC 2025

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ATEC 2025

Sign

ATEC 2025

ROTOBOOST

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Illuminatio Medical Technology

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Cognimark

ATEC 2025

Medoplus Services

ATEC 2024

Bioworks

ATEC 2024

Arrayus

ATEC 2024

Packworks

ATEC 2024

Bioworks

ATEC 2024

InvestEd

ATEC 2024

Mayani

ATEC 2023

Kayamo

ATEC 2023

Wondertech

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Aniware

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Astra Optics

ATEC 2023

Mayani

ATEC 2023

Matchmo

ATEC 2022

Good Food Tech

ATEC 2022

Grand Rise Technology

ATEC 2022

Augmentus

ATEC 2022

Where Asia’s
Best Founders
Connect

One competition. One conference.
A year of community.