What Entrepreneurs Programme does

Entrepreneurs Programme is a Malaysia-based, NEXEA-operated selective peer advisory community for technology startup founders, co-founders, and C-suite executives. Prospective members apply through an online form and undergo a multi-stage admissions process consisting of a coordinator interview, expert mentor interview, a trial session, and a unanimous group vote; only the top 5–10% of applicants are admitted. The core product is a Board Membership Programme in which cohorts of 20 founders from non-competing industries attend 11 monthly full-day board meetings per year, guided by experienced Board Presidents (Alan Lim, Vanessa Mouledous, Jonah Lau) and supported by expert sharing sessions, strategic problem-solving teams, and access to NEXEA Angel Investors.

The commercial offering is structured as a monthly subscription at RM500 per member (with a discounted 6-month trial), positioning the programme as a low-cost alternative to global peer CEO groups that charge RM15,000–RM45,000 per year. Beyond core membership, the portfolio includes three event brands — Entrepreneurs Camp (annual 2-day, 1-night retreat), Entrepreneurs Summit (flagship Malaysia startup event), and DisruptInvest Summit (investor-connector platform) — plus the Entrepreneurs Network and Entrepreneurs Community sub-brands. Distribution is direct-to-founder: applications, multi-round interviews, trial sessions, and group votes are all managed in-house, and growth is amplified through NEXEA's broader ecosystem of 500+ startups/SMEs and a benefits partner stack including AWS, Google Cloud, IBM, HubSpot, Stripe, MacroKiosk, HERE, Bukku, RingCaptcha, and Enginemailer.

Name

Entrepreneurs Programme

Legal name

Entrepreneurs Programme (operated by NEXEA)

Website

https://entrepreneursprogramme.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Entrepreneurs Programme is a Malaysia-based, NEXEA-operated selective peer advisory community for tech startup founders, offering monthly board meetings, summits, and camps at RM500/month, guided by experienced Board Presidents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Executive Peer Advisory Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA), Entrepreneurship, Business & Innovation Camps (EDAMALAL), Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

Keywords

• Peer advisory groups
• Entrepreneur networking
• Startup mentorship
• Executive peer groups
• Board advisory services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream is monthly membership fees charged to selected entrepreneurs (founders, co-founders, C-suite executives) admitted into the programme. Members pay RM500 per month. The programme also references a 6-month discounted trial membership option. This is the main commercial relationship between the programme and its members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Entrepreneurs Programme is an exclusive, membership-based peer advisory service for technology startup founders in Malaysia. Selected founders (top 5–10% of applicants) gain access to 11 monthly full-day board meetings held in private groups of 20 non-competing founders, facilitated by experienced Board Presidents (ex-CEOs/CFOs with IPO and M&A track records), plus participation in the annual Entrepreneurs Camp, Entrepreneurs Summit, and DisruptInvest Summit. The programme is operated by venture capital and ecosystem builder NEXEA, and membership is priced at RM500 per month.

Product overview

The Entrepreneurs Programme is a suite of peer advisory, networking, and educational services for Malaysian technology startup founders and entrepreneurs, built and operated by NEXEA. Its core offering is an exclusive monthly board meeting programme (Board Membership Programme / Founders Groups) where 20 startup founders from non-competing industries meet under the guidance of experienced Board Presidents — mentors who have led IPOs, M&A, and C-suite roles. The service is structured as a monthly peer-to-peer mentoring methodology with full-day agendas, expert sharing sessions, and strategic problem-solving teams. The portfolio extends to major events (Entrepreneurs Camp, Entrepreneurs Summit, DisruptInvest Summit), community (Entrepreneurs Network, Entrepreneurs Community), and access to NEXEA's broader startup ecosystem including innovation, corporate acceleration, and angel investment networks. The programme is not a SaaS or technology product with a public API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Entrepreneurs Camp: An annual 2-day, 1-night event for Malaysia's top tech startup CEOs and co-founders featuring workshops, expert talks, and mentorship
• Entrepreneurs Summit
• Entrepreneurs Network Malaysia
• Entrepreneurs Community Malaysia

Products and services

• Entrepreneurs Programme Membership An exclusive, selectively-admitted monthly peer advisory membership for Malaysian tech startup founders, providing 11 monthly full-day board meetings a year, private groups of 20 non-competing founders, mentorship from Board Presidents, and structured progression toward IPO. Priced at RM500 per month with a discounted 6-month trial option.
• Entrepreneurs Camp An annual 2-day, 1-night residential camp for members and invited entrepreneurs featuring workshops, expert talks, mentorship sessions, campfire discussions, beachside activities, and a re-strategise/re-energise agenda. Held annually at a 5-star beachside venue (e.g., Golden Palm Tree Resort Sepang for the 2026 edition).
• Entrepreneurs Summit Malaysia's flagship event for startups and entrepreneurship, uniting founders, investors, and ecosystem pioneers through panels, keynotes, and networking focused on scaling, AI, sustainable tech, and venture capital connections.
• DisruptInvest Summit An event platform connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to drive growth, innovation, and collaboration in the tech and startup ecosystem, with networking, knowledge exchange, and discussions on startup investment and corporate innovation.
• Entrepreneurs Network Malaysia A professional community hub under the Entrepreneurs Programme brand dedicated to inspiring and supporting Malaysian entrepreneurs through events, meetups, and an online community that helps connect founders with the people, tools, and knowledge needed to turn ideas into reality.

Quantifiable outcome

• RM 5BIL+ combined revenues across member companies (Entrepreneurs Camp 2026 attendees)
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)OthersAWS provides startups in the programme with up to $15,000 in promotional credits through the AWS Activate Portfolio package, up to $5,000 in AWS Business Support plan credits, AWS Business Essentials and Technical Essentials online training ($600 each), and 80 self-paced lab credits. Available to startups in select accelerators, incubators, and startup-enabling organisations.
• StripeOthersNEXEA programme startups receive waived fees on their next RM 60,000 in Stripe card processing (valid for one year upon activation), access to exclusive Stripe events, and skip-the-line access to product betas. Available to startups invested by NEXEA.
• BukkuOthersBukku cloud accounting software is offered free for one year (Premium subscription worth up to RM1,200) to eligible startups under NEXEA's programmes. Bukku features AI-powered receipt data extraction (OCR), bank statement PDF extraction, automated payment reminders, digital shoebox for receipts, multi-currency support, and Malaysia SST support.
• HERE TechnologiesTechnology or IntegrationHERE Technologies provides programme startups with access to its APIs and SDKs for building location-aware applications: up to 250,000 transactions/month, up to 5,000 monthly active users, up to 250 managed assets, including commercial use. Access is provided through developer.here.com/events/community-nexea.
• Google CloudOthersGoogle Cloud offers startups tiered credits: Start Package ($3,000), Spark Package ($20,000), and Surge Package ($100,000) — all valid for 12 months. Includes GCP and Firebase credits, Qwiklabs training credits ($500), Maps API credits ($200–$600/month), G Suite credits for up to 10 users, 6 months free Hire by Google, and Spotlight Series speaking opportunities.
• IBMOthersIBM provides up to $120,000 in IBM Cloud credits for startups, applicable across 130+ IBM services including Watson AI, IBM Blockchain, Analytics, and Security. Includes go-to-market support through IBM Marketplace listing and sales channel activation, plus in-person or virtual technical expert consultations.
• HubSpotOthersHubSpot offers programme startups up to 90% off HubSpot software, free HubSpot CRM (perpetual), startup strategy consulting and support, access to marketing and sales experts, executive mentorship, startup onboarding including technical setup, 24/7 customer support, and exclusive content and webinars.
• MacroKioskOthersMacroKiosk's BOLD enterprise solutions platform (market leader in Asia) offers programme startups a 20% discount on BOLD solutions covering messaging (SMS, MMS, WhatsApp, Viber), authentication (OTP, 2FA), CRM, and payment processing. Exclusive MacroKiosk events are also accessible.
• RingCaptchaTechnology or IntegrationRingCaptcha provides OTP/SMS provider routing with competitive pricing and fraud protection. Non-NEXEA startups receive a 6-month free RingCaptcha premium plan (USD49/month value) including direct/notification SMS, SenderId customization, OTP message customization, full fraud analytics, emergency reload grants, and lifetime technical support.
• EnginemailerTechnology or IntegrationEnginemailer's integrated cloud platform provides database management, email marketing, and transactional email. Programme members receive 12,000 free emails per month for an unlimited time and subscriber base, helping startups better connect with customers.
• NEXEAStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEXEA is the parent organisation and creator of the Entrepreneurs Programme. NEXEA provides Angel Investors who mentor and invest in programme members, manages the programme's operations, and connects startups with NEXEA's broader ecosystem including the Corporate Accelerator, NEXEA Innovation, and its network of investors and mentors.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): Global peer advisory community for CEOs and executives, organised into chapters with monthly forum meetings, peer-to-peer learning and curated non-competing membership. Directly comparable to the Entrepreneurs Programme in model, structure and value proposition, but operating globally with higher price points.
• Vistage: Peer advisory group for CEOs, business owners and executives, structured around monthly group meetings facilitated by a Chair, plus 1:1 coaching, speaker events and a wider peer network. Closely comparable in monthly facilitated peer-board format, though Vistage typically serves established SMB owners rather than early-stage tech founders.
• The Alternative Board (TAB): Peer advisory board franchise where business owners meet monthly in facilitated groups of under 20 non-competing peers, supported by an experienced facilitator. Direct structural analogue to the Entrepreneurs Programme's monthly non-competing board format, with comparable value proposition on accountability and peer learning.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): Global peer network for entrepreneurs with monthly forum-based learning groups, accelerator programmes and events. Most analogous to the Entrepreneurs Programme in target audience (founder-level), forum structure and stage focus, though EO operates worldwide with much larger membership scale.

Regional players

• MaGIC (Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre): Malaysian government-backed entrepreneurship hub running accelerator programmes, workshops and founder events. Comparable as a Malaysian ecosystem player supporting early-stage founders with structured programmes and networking, though operating as a public-sector entity rather than a private peer group.
• Cradle Fund: Malaysian government-linked early-stage investor (Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd) providing grant and equity funding to tech startups. Comparable as part of Malaysia's tech founder ecosystem enabling early-stage growth, though operating as a fund rather than a peer advisory platform.

Broad incumbents

• Techstars: Global accelerator running 13-week cohort programmes with mentorship, investor access and post-programme community support. Comparable in providing founder mentorship and investor connections, though structured as intensive cohort accelerators rather than ongoing monthly peer boards; has no active Malaysia programme currently.
• Founder Institute: Global pre-seed accelerator and founder-development programme offering structured cohorts, mentorship and a global network for early-stage entrepreneurs. Comparable to the Entrepreneurs Programme in founder-development focus and Malaysian presence (Vanessa Mouledous has worked with Founder Institute), though delivered via cohort-based programmes rather than ongoing peer boards.

Emerging players

• Antler: Global early-stage venture firm and founder generator running residency programmes that combine founder development with pre-seed investment. Comparable in combining founder mentorship with capital deployment and operating a strong Southeast Asia presence, though delivered via time-boxed residencies rather than ongoing peer boards.

Others

• NEXEA: Parent organisation and venture capital firm operating the Entrepreneurs Programme. Functions as the investor-and-ecosystem partner that supplies angel capital, mentor network, brand and operational infrastructure to the programme; comparability is via corporate relationship rather than direct service overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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