Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – March 10, 2025 – Watchtower & Friends (WTF) has cemented its position as Malaysia’s leading private startup accelerator, celebrating 10 years of success in helping startups thrive. With a growing network of dedicated collaborators, government partners, investors, mentors, and visionaries, WTF continues to empower entrepreneurs through its proven accelerator programme.
WTF Co-founders Sam Shafie and Kashminder Singh marking the momentous occasion with a cake cutting
With investments in more than 50 distinct startups, involved in the creation of over 2000 job opportunities with a high number of them growing into well-known SMEs with high revenues, WTF has proven their Accelerator Programme that spans 8 cohorts is a stunning success. Currently WTF has startups in its portfolio with estimated value of over RM100 million, with the total estimated market cap of the companies worth over 500 million.
WTF Co-founders with the accelerator’s first batch of startups
“Startups often come to us with little more than an idea or a PowerPoint presentation. With their drive and our mentorship, a large number of these businesses go on to successfully raise funds from venture capitalists, angel investors, and equity crowdfunding platforms. As technology evolves rapidly, the window for startup success is shrinking, making accelerators like ours essential for early-stage growth,” said Sam Shafie, Co-Founder and CEO of Watchtower & Friends (WTF).
A snapshot of some of WTF’s esteemed partners over the years
WTF invites all interested startups that intent to accelerate their business to connect and prepare to attain success with similar-minded and aspiring people of all walks of life within the corporate and government sectors. WTF Accelerator Programme also accepts those who are keen to cooperate and help to the cause, regardless as a mentor or investor.
