Region’s
most trusted founder network

6 Countries

Local forums in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam

370M+ USD

Total funds raised by our Members and Alumni

200+

Founders attended to the Founder’s Coaching Pause

179+

Companies Influenced

Testimonials

Co Founder & Group CEO Helicap

David Z Wang

I have been a member of SEA Founders for 5 years now since the online COVID days. I have found purpose, great company and made business with fellow members. Highly recommended for founders looking to win together!

Founder of ConnectOne

Elena Chow

It hit a raw nerve for us founders and made for some deep reflection. I'm grateful to be part of this amazing community and the learning, friendship, and sharing are so precious! SEA Founders!

Co-founder & CEO of Nimble

Carlos Herrera

I found in SEA Founders my tribe, a community where I can learn from other fellow entrepreneurs that are steps ahead of me, have the support network to go through difficult times, grow myself to take my company to the next level.

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Join our impactful membership program featuring - Masterclass Series, Local Forums, and the annual retreat – Founder's Coaching Pause.

Our Mission is To bring together Southeast Asia’s most dedicated founders in a founder-led community built on trust, excellence, and shared ambition — accelerating leadership depth, sense of belonging, and lasting company success.

We are

more than a community

Join us at SEA Founders – where the best leaders learn from one another, grow together, and where collective insight shapes the future of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.‍

Community news

September 19, 2025

Forum Training with Tomas Laboutka

SEA Founders members gathered for a Forum Training session led by Tomas Laboutka, Founding Director of SEA Founders. Forum and Forum Training remain the heartbeat of SEA Founders, keeping our community connected, supported, and growing together.

July 17, 2025

SEA Founders Forum & Connect Series

Over the past month, our Forum Series has brought founders together across the region. Each city hosted intimate conversations where founders shared real challenges, practical learnings, and meaningful connections — exactly what our community stands for.

May 24, 2025

SEA Founders Masterclass #26 in Singapore

20+ founders. 2 incredible speakers. 1 packed weekend. At SEA Founders Masterclass #26 in Singapore, we had the privilege of learning directly from: Jeffrey T. Founder & CEO of PatSnap, Jeffrey shared the journey from a shipping container to a global SaaS company helping thousands make better R&D and IP decisions. and Hsu Ken Ooi Managing Partner at Iterative VC Co-Founder of Decide.com, Hsu Ken brought clarity, energy, and tactical insight on what it really takes to build and fundraise in Southeast Asia. Grateful for the stories, questions, and honesty shared.

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