HSBC x Industry events and collaboration

We regularly host and participate in events to facilitate knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration among New Economy businesses. Here are some of our event highlights:

HSBC FoodTech Forum: Flavours of Innovation

24 January 2024

A lunch exchange that brought together key F&B players including startups, corporates, investors and government agencies to discuss developments in the food-tech industry. Guests were also treated to a specially curated tasting menu by Mandarin Oriental and a showcase by pioneering brands Eat Plant Love, Glife Technologies Pte Ltd, Growthwell Foods, Green Rebel Foods, Kind Kones, LESS & CO, Shandi and TiNDLE Foods.

Wine Down with HSBC: Investors Networking

28 March 2024

An annual networking event attended by investors, founders and ecosystem supporters. These sessions facilitate introductions and conversations, fostering collaboration, and driving potential investment opportunities. We were pleased to announce the launch of our US$150 million Venture Debt offering in Singapore, and a US$1 billion ASEAN Growth Fund, targeting new economy businesses.

Event sponsor of Founders Forum Asia

16 – 17 April 2024

We were proud to sponsor Founders Forum Group and be a part of the Group’s annual flagship Asia forum #FFAsia held on 16-17 April in Singapore. The session highlighted the importance of continual collaborations throughout Asia’s fast growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Event sponsor of FemTech Connect Asia

20 – 21 June 2024

We were thrilled to join in this roundtable focused on the future of FemTech, including opportunities, impact and way forward to expand the influence of the regional ecosystem.

HSBC HealthTech Forum: Bridging innovation and impact

15 August 2024

A gathering of key ecosystem stakeholders in HealthTech, focused on fostering collaboration and dialogue around industry trends, opportunities, and future direction of healthcare. As a way to spotlight startups, the forum also featured 20+ startups covering a range of women’s health categories, in collaboration with FemTech Association Asia. Eight HealthTech startups were also provided an opportunity to pitch their solutions for funding/partnership.

Event sponsor of Deal Fridays: Futureproofing our Agrifood Systems

6 September 2024

We were delighted to be a part of the first Deal Fridays of the year in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore, supported by the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group and The Trendlines Group. Investing in the future of our local agrifood systems has never been more important and it was opportune to learn more about the agrifood innovations across the full value chain and how HSBC can support.

New Economy Masterclass Series: Lunch and Learn with HSBC

17 September 2024

A series designed to provide startups with insights on a range of financial topics essential for managing cashflow, securing funding, and driving sustainable growth. Startups had the opportunity to network, share experiences, and gain actionable knowledge over lunch.

Event sponsor of the F1 Founders Rally 2024

20 – 22 September 2024

An annual event organised by Golden Gate Ventures during the Singapore F1 Grand Prix. We were thrilled to be a part of the 2024 F1 Founders Rally, connecting with entrepreneurs, investors and corporate leaders from all over the world.

Venue sponsor of the LP Breakfast by Betatron

27 September 2024

It was our pleasure to co-host this session for Betatron’s community of limited partners and portfolio companies where robust discussions and meaningful connections were made.

Collaborating with Antler

Over the past few months, we worked together to provide Antler’s network of startups and founders with access to financial expertise, our global network and banking solutions. From opening the first business account for the next generation of startups to supporting Antler’s investments with our lending capabilities, our collaboration has already made a significant impact.

Learn more about our collaboration