Hunt for Unicorn – ASEAN Edition 2026

1. What is Hunt for Unicorn?
Hunt For Unicorn ASEAN Edition 2026 is a regional Pre – Unicorn acceleration and capital acceleration platform designed to identify and support high-growth ASEAN companies with strong regional and global scaling potential.

2. Program Benefits
Selected companies will gain:
1. Capital Access
• Direct introductions to VCs, PE firms, family offices, and strategic investors
• Cross-border fundraising opportunities
• Closed-door investor matching sessions

2. Strategic Mentorship
• Direct introductions to VCs, PE firms, family offices, and strategic investors
• Cross-border fundraising opportunities
• Closed-door investor matching sessions

3. Media & Brand Exposure
• Regional media coverage
• Featured interviews and promotional opportunities
• Livestream pitching exposure

4. International Exposure
• ASEAN country auditions and semi-finals
• ASEAN Grand Final in Ho Chi Minh City
• Regional business networking opportunities

5. Awards & Post Program Support
• Prize pool and awards
• Potential investment discussions
• Ongoing ecosystem support

3. Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for ambitious and scalable companies with strong growth potential and innovative business models.
Criteria List
• Startups with proven products or services
• Revenue-generating companies with traction
• Businesses operating in fast-growing industries
• Companies with scalable regional expansion plans
• Founders preparing for fundraising
• Strong and committed founding teams
• Technology-driven or innovation-focused businesses
*Note: Companies at Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, or equivalent growth stages are welcome to apply.

4. Event Details

1. Program Duration: June 2026 – November 2026

2. Host Countries:
• Vietnam
• Thailand
• Malaysia
• Singapore

3. ASEAN Grand Final:
• Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

5. Participation Fee
Preliminary Screening & Audition Fee: USD 200 per company
Includes:
• Application processing
• Eligibility review
• Online Interview
• Preliminary scoring and feedback
*Note: The participation fee is non-refundable.

6. Terms & Conditions
• Submission of this application does not guarantee selection.
• All information provided must be accurate and complete.
• Organizers reserve the right to request additional supporting documents.
• The participation fee is non-refundable.
• Finalists are responsible for travel and accommodation unless otherwise sponsored.
• Organizers reserve the right to amend the program structure, dates, venues and benefits.
• All decisions of the evaluation committee are final.

7. Apply Now
Please click the link below to download the application form:
https://hfucapitalclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/HuntForUnicorn-Asean-Edition-2026-Application-Form.pdf

8. Submission
Please submit the (1) completed application form, (2) supporting documents and (3) proof of payment to:
📩 Primary Email: hfuinfo@BigOrangeMedia.my
📩 Alternative Email: info@HFUCapital.com
📩 CC: aseanhubtrade@gmail.com