Hunt for Unicorn – ASEAN Edition 2026
- 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.
- Program Benefits
Selected companies will gain:
- Capital Access
- Direct introductions to VCs, PE firms, family offices, and strategic investors
- Cross-border fundraising opportunities
- Closed-door investor matching sessions
- Strategic Mentorship
- Direct introductions to VCs, PE firms, family offices, and strategic investors
- Cross-border fundraising opportunities
- Closed-door investor matching sessions
- Media & Brand Exposure
- Regional media coverage
- Featured interviews and promotional opportunities
- Livestream pitching exposure
- International Exposure
- ASEAN country auditions and semi-finals
- ASEAN Grand Final in Ho Chi Minh City
- Regional business networking opportunities
- Awards & Post Program Support
- Prize pool and awards
- Potential investment discussions
- Ongoing ecosystem support
- 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.
- Event Details
- Program Duration: June 2026 – November 2026
- Host Countries:
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- ASEAN Grand Final:
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 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.
- 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.
- Apply Now
Please click the link below to download the application form:
- 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

