Angkor 500 to support Cambodian entrepreneurs
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Angkor 500 is a new venture formed by Khmer Enterprise, and San Francisco based global capital venture firm, 500 Startups. The two-year partnership will aim to support Cambodian entrepreneurs.
Angkor 500 is a new venture formed by Khmer Enterprise, and San Francisco based global capital venture firm, 500 Startups
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Angkor 500 will aim to "support (Cambodian) entrepreneurs in their efforts to establish startups and prepare for regional expansion." Chhieng Vanmunin, chief executive officer (CEO) of Khmer Enterprise said "It’s expected that this programme will successfully lift Cambodian startups’ profile for international investment. It is time to start local, scale to regional and engage with global." 500 Startups will conduct a range of programs, including:- Startup Generation programs - bring together founders from throughout the country to form teams and technology companies.
- Globalisation Bootcamps - designed to improve the readiness of Cambodian startups for engagement with international markets and investors.
- International Showcases - raise the global profile of the Cambodia ecosystem by connecting startups to key industry stakeholders and corporate partners.