{"id":30406,"date":"2025-08-19T19:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T19:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hotelsalepage.com\/feed\/cision-pr-newswire\/yayasan-dato-malaysia-and-cradle-form-strategic-partnership-through-the-zenith-international-investor-network-to-boost-private-investment-in-high-technology-malaysian-startups\/"},"modified":"2025-08-19T19:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T19:59:12","slug":"yayasan-dato-malaysia-and-cradle-form-strategic-partnership-through-the-zenith-international-investor-network-to-boost-private-investment-in-high-technology-malaysian-startups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/?p=30406","title":{"rendered":"YAYASAN DATO&#8217; MALAYSIA AND CRADLE FORM STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP THROUGH THE ZENITH INTERNATIONAL INVESTOR NETWORK TO BOOST PRIVATE INVESTMENT IN HIGH-TECHNOLOGY MALAYSIAN STARTUPS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 19, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Yayasan Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> (YDM) and Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. (Cradle) today strengthened their strategic partnership through the formal exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the <b>Zenith International Investor Network<\/b> \u2014 an exclusive initiative aimed at attracting foreign investments from High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) into high-technology Malaysian startups.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2753250\/image.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2753250\/image.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Formal MoU exchange between Yayasan Dato\u2019 Malaysia and Cradle to launch the Zenith International Investor Network\" alt=\"Formal MoU exchange between Yayasan Dato\u2019 Malaysia and Cradle to launch the Zenith International Investor Network\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Formal MoU exchange between Yayasan Dato\u2019 Malaysia and Cradle to launch the Zenith International Investor Network<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This initiative marks the beginning of a new investment ecosystem that focuses on post-CIP Sprint startups, with emphasis on high-growth industries such as <b>Blockchain<\/b>, <b>Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/b>, and <b>Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)<\/b> sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenith International Investor Network is the result of a collaboration between Cradle \u2014 the primary implementing agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), responsible for supporting startups through funding and national innovation ecosystem development \u2014 and Yayasan Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, an elite organisation that unites titled individuals from across the country and holds exclusive access to global high-net-worth investor networks. Masverse Sdn. Bhd. is the project coordinator for the Zenith International Investor Network, ensuring seamless execution and alignment of the initiative&#8217;s objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Under this initiative, Cradle will provide data and pipeline access to post-CIP Sprint startups ready for further investment. The <b>CIP Sprint programme<\/b> is a commercialisation-focused grant of up to <span class=\"xn-money\">RM600,000<\/span> provided by Cradle.<br \/>Meanwhile, YDM will mobilise its investor network to unlock direct foreign investment opportunities for Malaysian startups.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Objectives of the Collaboration Include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Attracting and facilitating foreign HNWI investments into local startups.<\/li>\n<li>Providing strategic support to startups through advisory and capital access.<\/li>\n<li>Building a strong individual investment ecosystem with structured due diligence processes.<\/li>\n<li>Connecting stakeholders across national and regional levels to drive investment activity.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the growth of advanced and innovative technologies to position <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> as a regional innovation hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to <b>Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-person\">Sri Kenta Goh Saik Heng<\/span><\/b>, Vice President of Yayasan Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>:<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;Zenith is a strategic platform that unites exclusive investment access with <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia&#8217;s<\/span> national ambition in future technologies. We want to ensure that titled individuals in this country are not merely social figures, but true drivers of innovative economic growth.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke<\/span><\/b>, Group CEO of Cradle, stated:<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;This agreement reflects our joint commitment to building a more sustainable and competitive startup ecosystem. Through our strategic collaboration with YDM, we are confident in creating more quality investment opportunities for local startups that are ready to scale globally.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>In addition to its collaboration with Cradle, <b>Yayasan Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> (YDM)<\/b> also plans to enter MoU exchanges with two strategic entities \u2014 the <b>Malaysia Mobile Technology Association (MMTA)<\/b> and <b>Micro Venture Group Limited<\/b> (an international private investor consortium). This move aims to further expand strategic investment networks and strengthen <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia&#8217;s<\/span> innovation ecosystem at large.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership also includes initiatives such as investor development and certification, ecosystem engagement, deal flow sharing, and investor channel support for promising startups. As part of this initiative, <b>BlockchainCert.my<\/b> by <b>Masverse<\/b> has been introduced to strengthen investor verification under the Zenith Elite Program. Through blockchain-powered digital certifications, every qualified investor is issued a secure, tamper-proof, and instantly verifiable credential. This not only streamlines due diligence but also builds long-term trust and transparency within the investor ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The MoU will remain in effect for <b>two years<\/b> and will serve as a foundation for further detailed agreements in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><b>END<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:html --><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Aug. 19, 2025<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ &#8212; Yayasan Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> (YDM) and Cradle Fund Sdn. Bhd. (Cradle) today strengthened their strategic partnership through the formal exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the <b>Zenith International Investor Network<\/b> \u2014 an exclusive initiative aimed at attracting foreign investments from High Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) into high-technology Malaysian startups.<\/p>\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2753250\/image.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnasia.com\/media2\/2753250\/image.jpg?p=medium600\" title=\"Formal MoU exchange between Yayasan Dato\u2019 Malaysia and Cradle to launch the Zenith International Investor Network\" alt=\"Formal MoU exchange between Yayasan Dato\u2019 Malaysia and Cradle to launch the Zenith International Investor Network\" \/> <\/a> <br \/><span>Formal MoU exchange between Yayasan Dato\u2019 Malaysia and Cradle to launch the Zenith International Investor Network<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>This initiative marks the beginning of a new investment ecosystem that focuses on post-CIP Sprint startups, with emphasis on high-growth industries such as <b>Blockchain<\/b>, <b>Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/b>, and <b>Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)<\/b> sectors.<\/p>\n<p>The Zenith International Investor Network is the result of a collaboration between Cradle \u2014 the primary implementing agency under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), responsible for supporting startups through funding and national innovation ecosystem development \u2014 and Yayasan Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>, an elite organisation that unites titled individuals from across the country and holds exclusive access to global high-net-worth investor networks. Masverse Sdn. Bhd. is the project coordinator for the Zenith International Investor Network, ensuring seamless execution and alignment of the initiative&#8217;s objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Under this initiative, Cradle will provide data and pipeline access to post-CIP Sprint startups ready for further investment. The <b>CIP Sprint programme<\/b> is a commercialisation-focused grant of up to <span class=\"xn-money\">RM600,000<\/span> provided by Cradle.<br \/>Meanwhile, YDM will mobilise its investor network to unlock direct foreign investment opportunities for Malaysian startups.<\/p>\n<p><b>Key Objectives of the Collaboration Include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Attracting and facilitating foreign HNWI investments into local startups.<\/li>\n<li>Providing strategic support to startups through advisory and capital access.<\/li>\n<li>Building a strong individual investment ecosystem with structured due diligence processes.<\/li>\n<li>Connecting stakeholders across national and regional levels to drive investment activity.<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the growth of advanced and innovative technologies to position <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> as a regional innovation hub.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>According to <b>Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-person\">Sri Kenta Goh Saik Heng<\/span><\/b>, Vice President of Yayasan Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span>:<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;Zenith is a strategic platform that unites exclusive investment access with <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia&#8217;s<\/span> national ambition in future technologies. We want to ensure that titled individuals in this country are not merely social figures, but true drivers of innovative economic growth.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <b><span class=\"xn-person\">Norman Matthieu Vanhaecke<\/span><\/b>, Group CEO of Cradle, stated:<\/p>\n<p><i>&#8220;This agreement reflects our joint commitment to building a more sustainable and competitive startup ecosystem. Through our strategic collaboration with YDM, we are confident in creating more quality investment opportunities for local startups that are ready to scale globally.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p>In addition to its collaboration with Cradle, <b>Yayasan Dato&#8217; <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia<\/span> (YDM)<\/b> also plans to enter MoU exchanges with two strategic entities \u2014 the <b>Malaysia Mobile Technology Association (MMTA)<\/b> and <b>Micro Venture Group Limited<\/b> (an international private investor consortium). This move aims to further expand strategic investment networks and strengthen <span class=\"xn-location\">Malaysia&#8217;s<\/span> innovation ecosystem at large.<\/p>\n<p>This partnership also includes initiatives such as investor development and certification, ecosystem engagement, deal flow sharing, and investor channel support for promising startups. As part of this initiative, <b>BlockchainCert.my<\/b> by <b>Masverse<\/b> has been introduced to strengthen investor verification under the Zenith Elite Program. Through blockchain-powered digital certifications, every qualified investor is issued a secure, tamper-proof, and instantly verifiable credential. This not only streamlines due diligence but also builds long-term trust and transparency within the investor ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The MoU will remain in effect for <b>two years<\/b> and will serve as a foundation for further detailed agreements in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><b>END<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:html --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending","footnotes":""},"categories":[5,7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-30406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cision-pr-newswire","category-cision-pr-newswire-en"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30406","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=30406"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30406\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=30406"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=30406"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thaipropertynews.com\/feeds\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=30406"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}