TRADETECH SHOWCASE 2023
The 2023 GTR Ventures Tradetech Showcase is once again partnering with GTR Asia, the world’s largest finance event, to provide the opportunity for a variety of market players from the corporate, start-up and government sectors to showcase capabilities and outline their business strategies to a captive audience of bankers, peers, corporates, potential investors, regulators and trade policy experts.
The Tradetech Showcase featured an esteemed panel of experts ready to pose questions and reflect on the viability of the various propositions outlined. The format incorporated a series of presentations, followed by feedback from the expert panel, before reaching final conclusions on the current state of Asian tradetech.
Meet the Winner
Headquarters: Hong Kong
FundFluent aims to leverage on data-driven platform to enable one-stop solution for securing accessible loan, grants, and funding for many SMEs
Co-founder: Jenny Au and Wilson Tai
Meet the Competing Entrants
News Article
Now celebrating its sixth year, the Tradetech Showcase serves as a stage for tech-focused startups to present innovative solutions tackling challenges within the trade ecosystem.
Hong Kong-based startup FundFluent clinched the top spot at the 2023 GTR Ventures Tradetech Showcase, demonstrating its prowess in leveraging AI to aid small businesses and startups navigate the complexities of securing loans, government grants, and diverse funding sources. FundFluent's CEO, Jenny Au, highlighted the distinctive approach of helping small businesses articulate their narratives and connect with funding opportunities through their platform.
Since its launch in August 2022, FundFluent has successfully onboarded over 700 SMEs, facilitating access to a noteworthy US$22.3 million in funding. The startup's strategic focus on addressing the SME funding dilemma through a comprehensive data infrastructure solution garnered attention, especially against the backdrop of discussions at GTR Asia surrounding the substantial Asian Development Bank trade finance gap, disproportionately impacting SMEs.
Supporting Firms & Judges
Ginnie Chin
Global Structured Trade Solutions
Maybank
Vincent Obrien
Director
ICC UAE
Neil Johnson
Director
Tradenet Services Pte Ltd
