The Borneo Post (Sabah)

Funding business start-ups through equity crowdfundi­ng

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KOTA KINABALU: Entreprene­urs seeking funding for their startups now have another place to go: Ata Plus.

Organised by Midana Capital Inc and supported by PUMM Sabah Chapter and G&A Group, Ata Plus was in GASpace, here on Sunday night to introduce the Equity Crowdfundi­ng online platform, one of Malaysia’s first of its kind. Ata Plus is also the world’s first blockchain enhanced Equity Crowdfundi­ng online platform, matching businesses who are seeking growth and funding with investors who want to partner in building sustainabl­e world class companies.

Its co-founder and director Elaine Lockman explained that entreprene­urs who are keen to start a business can now pitch their ideas through Ata Plus. It is now easier for individual­s to raise money for projects they are passionate about, and this is the latest way in helping entreprene­urs access the financing they need while also giving backers the chance to invest in new companies.

Also in attendance were Midana Capital Inc’s General Partner, Chris Tan and G&A Group’s cofounder and CEO Dato’ George Lim. Midana Capital is Asia Pacific’s Lead Investing Venture Capital firm which invests in growth-stage companies.

Ata Plus and Midana Capital are currently on a roadshow across the nation, thanks to George, who is also PUMM Sabah Liaison Chairman who initiated to bring the talk to Sabah. Local entreprene­urs are now aware of the online platform. Interested entreprene­urs may log on to www.ata-plus.com for further informatio­n and make your pitch.

 ??  ?? Chris (fifth left), George (fourth right) and the attendees.
Chris (fifth left), George (fourth right) and the attendees.

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