Breaking growth barriers: Scale Up by Endeavor returns to empower Malaysia’s next wave of high-potential entrepreneurs

• Applications are open from 7 April to 28 May 2025
• Participants gain access to a founders’ community, mentorship & the Endeavor network

Malaysia’s entrepreneurial landscape is set to ignite once again as Scale Up by Endeavor returns for its 6th cohort, inviting ambitious founders to embark on a transformative growth journey. In a statement, the company said this flagship programme is designed to catapult early-stage, high-potential businesses towards scalable success.

Since its inception, Scale Up by Endeavor has empowered over 50 trailblazing Malaysian startups, including CapBay, BloomThis, Kiddocare, Healthmetrics, and TRAPO. These companies have gone on to secure significant funding, expand regionally, and make an impact on a global scale. Now, Endeavor Malaysia is calling on the next generation of founders to join this elite group.

Why Scale Up by Endeavor?

Endeavor Malaysia’s managing director, Shan Li Tay (pic), describes the programme as a “launchpad for founders serious about scaling their businesses with strategic guidance.” She adds, “Through mentorship from industry leaders and connections to Endeavor’s global network, founders gain invaluable insights, accelerating their path to impactful growth.”

Participants in Cohort 6 will gain exclusive access to:

• Community of fellow founders: A robust and enduring network of local founders, peers, mentors, and advisors—including leading business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Curated mentorship: Personalised, hands-on guidance from seasoned business leaders, with up to four dedicated mentorship sessions included.
• Launchpad into Endeavor: Often the first touchpoint to the Endeavor pipeline and network, the programme shares Endeavorʼs values and mission—encouraging the worldʼs fastest-growing entrepreneurs to dream bigger, scale faster, and pay it forward.

Paving the Way for Malaysia’s Next Big Success Stories

 “The Scale Up by Endeavor programme played a key role in sharpening our strategy and connecting us with the right people. So much so that we continued on to participate in Endeavor’s Local Selection Panel (LSP) and International Selection Panel (ISP), where we gained even more value at each step,” shared Endeavor Entrepreneur Ang Xing Xian, co-founder & CEO of CapBay, an alumnus of Cohort 1.

“Completing both LSP and ISP gave us valuable insights and access to great leaders and mentors that have helped us scale faster. With Endeavor’s backing, we’re in a better position to expand our impact in the fintech space,” he added.

“Scale Up by Endeavor has been a game-changer for founders navigating Malaysia’s dynamic startup landscape,” Shan Li said. “We’ve seen incredible growth from our alumni, and we’re excited to welcome the next wave of visionary founders to join us.”

Entrepreneurs across all sectors are encouraged to apply for this highly competitive programme. Applications opened on 7 April 2025 and are tentatively set to close on 28 May 2025. For more information and to apply, click here.