Innovation Ecosystem Builders

We understand the complexities of building innovation ecosystems. We bring the experience, knowledge and connections to help entrepreneurs make their visions reality while managing growth and change

Our Approach

Building innovation ecosystems for economic development requires a holistic approach that empowers entrepreneurs and aligns backers, policymakers and enablers towards the same goal

Accelerate Knowledge

We run bootcamps to equip entrepreneurs with the skillsets and knowledge to execute on their ideas, find market fit quickly and position themselves for funding and scalability

Accelerate Growth

We connect entrepreneurs with a network of backers and mentors. As part of Golden Equator Group, Pinnacle has the connections that help innovative startups grow across the region

Accelerate Innovation

We foster innovation by facilitating the creation of collaborative networks between government agencies, investors, industry experts and startups to grow ecosystems that are larger than the sum of their parts

Our Expertise

As part of Golden Equator Group, we leverage diverse expertise across industries to help entrepreneurs along their growth journey and enable ecosystem building

Our Venture Capital Arm

Golden Equator Ventures believes that growth needs to be anchored on the values of trust and respect. The venture capital firm operates as a gateway, offering global investors the access to Southeast Asia’s emerging tech opportunities

Technology and Innovation Fund 1

We tap into the growth potential of early-stage tech companies located in Southeast Asia across sectors including FinTech, Healthcare, Internet-Of-Things, and New Media

GEC-KIP Technology and Innovation Fund

With a sector-agnostic approach, we invest in Asian companies and act as a springboard for their expansion through the North-South Asia corridor

Our Ecosystem of Companies

We are part of Golden Equator Group, a holding group of businesses committed to creating value beyond the financial. We envisage a world where communities, technology, capital, and learning converge to propel human potential and inspire new possibilities. Learn more about what drives us and what companies are part of our ecosystem.

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Training Areas

Business Management

Learn how to build a business by structuring the team, setting objectives and measuring KPIs

Marketing & Growth

Define your company’s unique selling points, competitive advantages and customer journeys; learn the basics of branding and digital marketing

Legal & Compliance

Learn about writing and evaluating contracts, NDAs and other legal documents as well as auditing requirements

Finance & Accounting

Learn how to build financial projections as well as the basics of accounting and best practices for early stage startups

Sales & Soft Skills

Build confidence and the persuasion skills necessary to represent your company in meetings, pitches, and networking

Team Management

Learn how to become an effective and inspiring communicator, to keep teams engaged and motivated

Some of our Programmes

Microbusiness Bootcamps

Equipping businesses with the knowledge and skill sets to increase their competitive advantage, through modules on branding and marketing as well as product development and management

Accelerated Bootcamps

A 100-day startup bootcamp in collaboration with government agencies to provide early-stage startups with the growth frameworks as well as mentorship opportunities with seasoned entrepreneurs and leading subject matter experts

Accelerated Bootcamps

Entrepreneurship Community

10

Countries

80

Startups Advised

2

Companies Prepared for IPO

50

Client Partnerships

Testimonials

Pinnacle has equipped me with the required skillsets to run a startup.

Dhabit Firdaus, Founder of BP Media

Pinnacle helped our startups understand the Southeast Asia market better. Our visits to ecosystem players were well organised by the team and were effective in forging strong connections between startups from both countries.

Steven Kim, Project Manager, Investment Attraction Division

Participating in the Accelerator Bootcamp has allowed me to see a different perspective on entrepreneurship as I have come from a traditional business mindset. The programme has allowed me to focus on the necessities in running my business.

Ian Ong, CEO and Founder of InnovAero

Pinnacle has a very well-structured course. They have brought in many industry experts with different specialties to help us explore our business from various perspectives. Classes were highly interactive, and topics were relevant.