Tech Venture Meetup 2026: Open to the World — Innovate, Scale & Go Public
Leave a Nest Malaysia proudly presents Tech Venture Meetup (TVMU) 2026, a flagship gathering that brings together deep tech startups, investors, corporates, policymakers, and ecosystem builders to explore the next frontier of innovation and public market readiness.
Taking place on 21 January 2026, TVMU 2026 will be held at MRANTI Park, Kuala Lumpur, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, under the theme “Open to the World: Innovate, Scale & Go Public.” The event serves as a strategic platform to support science- and technology-based startups as they transition from innovation to scalable, investable, and IPO-ready ventures.
What to Expect at TVMU 2026
TVMU 2026 is designed as a high-impact convergence point for the deep tech ecosystem, featuring:
Keynote & Special Addresses
Gain insights from public sector leaders and ecosystem enablers on strengthening Malaysia’s innovation pipeline and preparing startups for long-term growth and public markets.
Panel Discussion
Deep Tech to Public Tech: Preparing Startups for the IPO Path
A thought-provoking panel exploring valuation, governance, capital markets readiness, and investor confidence, featuring perspectives from:
- Leave a Nest Malaysia (Moderator)
- Bursa Malaysia
- Affin Hwang Investment Bank
- Elsa Berhad
Startup Pitching Sessions
Twelve selected startups will take the stage across two pitching rounds, presenting their innovations to investors, corporates, and ecosystem stakeholders.
| Startup Pitching – Round I | Startup Pitching – Round II |
| TEASK | Herosoft |
| CAST | Amu |
| Industry Alpha | Homura Heavy Industries |
| Eartheories | CHOSEN |
| OINC | Lorry Systems |
| FutureLab | NodeReveal |
Booth Exhibition
Explore innovations and solutions from over 20 startups and ecosystem partners, spanning deep tech, sustainability, AI, materials, and industrial technologies.
| Booth No. | Company / Organisation | Booth No. | Company / Organisation | Booth No. | Company / Organisation |
| 1 | Alphaswift | 11 | CAST Inc. | 21 | Innoqua Asia |
| 2 | OINC (SDEC) | 12 | amu Inc. | 22 | SCENIC Startup |
| 3 | Herosoft (SDEC) | 13 | Homura Heavy Industries | 23 | Qarbotech |
| 4 | Worksy (SDEC) | 14 | CHOSEN Digital | 24 | Katapult Asia |
| 5 | Lorry Systems (SDEC) | 15 | NodeReveal | 25 | The Zeta Tech |
| 6 | Tupai AI (SDEC) | 16 | Madshukv Innovation | 26 | TrackerHero |
| 7 | Entomal (SDEC) | 17 | Solarize | 27 | MRANTI |
| 8 | Eartheories | 18 | Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation | 28 | NMB |
| 9 | Industry Alpha | 19 | Leave a Nest | 29 | TEASK |
| 10 | Kyowa Leather Cloth Co. Ltd. | 20 | Sustainaviro Technology | 30 | microLEAP |
Event Details
Date: 21 January 2026 (Wednesday)
Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: MRANTI Park, Kuala Lumpur
Audience:
Startups, entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, government agencies, and professionals interested in deep tech innovation, scaling strategies, and IPO readiness.
Why Attend TVMU 2026?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Gain insights into scaling deep tech ventures toward public markets
- Connect with investors, regulators, and ecosystem leaders
- Discover emerging technologies and high-potential startups
- Explore collaboration and investment opportunities
- Learn practical strategies for governance, valuation, and growth
About Tech Venture Meetup (TVMU)
Tech Venture Meetup is an annual initiative by Leave a Nest Malaysia aimed at accelerating science- and technology-based startups through strategic exposure, collaboration, and knowledge exchange. TVMU serves as a bridge between innovation, industry, and capital markets, empowering startups to grow sustainably and globally.
For further information, please contact:
Mahirah – [email protected]
Khalid – [email protected]