Endeavor Malaysia
Directory: VC Companies in Malaysia
Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded (Global) | 1997 (Linda Rottenberg & Peter Kellner) |
| Malaysia Office | Kuala Lumpur |
| Type | Entrepreneur Support Network (non-dilutive) |
| Model | Selection + Mentorship + Network access |
| Focus | High-Impact Entrepreneurs at scale |
| Global Network | 40+ countries, 2,000+ Endeavor Entrepreneurs |
Endeavor Malaysia is the local office of Endeavor Global, the world's leading community of high-impact entrepreneurs. Unlike traditional VCs, Endeavor does not take equity — instead, it offers access to a curated global network of mentors, peer founders, and investors. Endeavor selects entrepreneurs through a rigorous process and provides ongoing support to help them scale beyond borders. In Malaysia, Endeavor focuses on founders who are already growing and need the right connections to reach their next level.
What Endeavor Offers
Selection Programme (Endeavor Entrepreneur)
- Rigorous multi-round selection by global board of entrepreneurs
- Becomes an "Endeavor Entrepreneur" — a lifelong affiliation
- Access to Endeavor's global peer network (2,000+ founders)
- Matched with high-calibre mentors from global tech and business world
Endeavor Catalyst Fund
- Co-investment fund that invests alongside qualified VCs into Endeavor Entrepreneurs
- Follows the lead investor — Endeavor Catalyst takes a small stake
- Provides signal to market: being an Endeavor Entrepreneur attracts institutional capital
Scale-Up Services
- Strategic guidance from Endeavor staff
- Access to Endeavor Global's corporate partner network
- PR, market access, talent referrals
What Endeavor is NOT
- NOT a traditional VC fund
- Does NOT lead investment rounds
- Does NOT take equity as part of selection
- NOT focused on pre-revenue or early-stage founders
Who They Target
Endeavor looks for founders who are:
- Already at scale (typically $1M+ revenue or significant user base)
- Building companies with regional/global ambition
- Capable of becoming mentors and giving back to ecosystem
- Operating in high-impact sectors
Notable Endeavor Entrepreneurs (Malaysia / SEA)
| Founder | Company | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Cheng | Carsome | Auto Marketplace |
| Kelvin Teo | Funding Societies | SME Fintech |
| Various | Across SEA | Tech, services |
Team & Leadership (Malaysia)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shan Li Tay | Managing Director, Endeavor Malaysia |
| Local Board | Malaysian business leaders and entrepreneurs |
Contact & Links
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Website | endeavor.org/malaysia |
| malaysia@endeavor.org | |
| Global HQ | endeavor.org |
| Endeavor | |
| Crunchbase | Endeavor |
| Address | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
How to Apply / Engage
- Apply at endeavor.org/apply — open applications reviewed periodically
- Referral from existing Endeavor Entrepreneur strongly preferred
- Selection process: local panel → regional panel → International Selection Panel (ISP) in New York
- Expect 6–12 months from application to selection
- Best suited for founders who are already scaling, not early-stage
Notes & Recent News
- Carsome and Funding Societies are both Endeavor Entrepreneurs — signals Malaysia's maturity
- Endeavor's "give-back" culture means selected founders become mentors to next generation
- Catalyst Fund has invested in 200+ companies globally alongside top-tier VCs
- Growing importance in Malaysia as more founders reach scale and need global networks
Last updated: 2026-05-06