Asia Pacific Program
Scaling impact across Asia Pacific
Launched in 2017, we are now in our 8th year of supporting growth-stage ventures operating at the nexus of advanced technology, profit and impact.
Meet our Asia Pacific Cohorts
Each year we identify and privately invite a select portfolio of growth-stage ventures to join the Unreasonable Impact Asia Pacific program.
Craif
Realising a society where people can live out their natural lives.
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Ryuichi Onose
Cofounder & CEO
Enpower Greentech
Advancing battery storage to power the future of mobility.
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Sam Dai
Cofounder & CEO
Fermenstation
Driving the world toward a circular economy by fermenting biomass to create novel ingredients.
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Lina Sakai
Founder & CEO
GRST
Building the greenest lithium-ion battery.
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Justin Hung
Co-founder & CEO
Magorium
Upcycling plastic waste into roads.
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Chu Xian Oh
Founder
NEPRA
Creating scalable solutions for circular economy & sustainability.
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Sandeep Patel
Founder & CEO
Provectus Algae
Eliminating gigaton-scale greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
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Nusqe Spanton
Founder & CEO
Retykle
Building a recommerce and circularity-as-a-service platform for kids products and brands.
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Sarah Garner
Founder & CEO
Roceso
Enhancing quality of life through neurorehabilitation, anytime and anywhere.
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Jane Wang
Co-founder & CEO
Sheru
Creating a global network of distributed batteries.
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Ankit Mittal
Cofounder & CEO
Umitron
Using technology to create unique solutions for the aquaculture industry.
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Masahiko Yamada
Co-founder & President
WASSHA
Providing low-cost, solar-powered lighting systems to underserved communities in Africa.
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Satoshi Akita
Founder & CEO
104 Ventures are part of Unreasonable Impact Asia Pacific
The Unreasonable Fellowship is supported by a global community of 1,150 Mentors — from industry experts to renowned executives and policymakers. Below are just some of the Mentors who are proactively supporting our Asia Pacific cohorts.
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Alice Wong
Teacher Educator ; Early Childhood Advisor
Cesar Jung-Harada
Director at Scoutbots
Ee Ching Tay
Senior experienced global investment banker
Evonne Tan
Head of Private Bank Singapore, Barclays
Kentaro Kiso
President, Barclays Securities Japan
Levent Shevki
Entrepreneur, Leader and Lawyer
Praveen Sukumara
Serial Enterprenuar
Tabreez Verjee
Partner, The Space Between
Todd Park
Executive Chairman
Virginia Wilson
Senior Executive Advisor | Shared Value Initiative Hong Kong
Xue Devand
Partner, The Space Between
Recent News from the Impact Asia Pacific Fellowship
August 7, 2024
Nepra to invest ₹6.5 bn in Waste Management Expansion in North & NE India
Nepra, an Ahmedabad-based waste management company, plans to invest ?6.5 billion to expand its waste treatment operations in North and Northeast India. This initiative aims to enhance waste...
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August 5, 2024
Ahmedabad-based Nepra to invest ₹650 cr in expanding waste treatment in North & North-east India
Nepra plans to invest ?650 crore in expanding waste treatment facilities across North and North-East India, while ElectricPe has secured $3 million from Green Frontier Capital to enhance its...
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July 31, 2024
Why this Singapore startup founder thinks a ban won’t solve our plastic problem
The article argues that banning plastic isn't a comprehensive solution to the plastic crisis. It emphasizes the need for systemic changes, innovative alternatives, and consumer education to...
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July 12, 2024
FastBeetle Secures Investment to Expand Services in Jammu and Kashmir
Fastbeetle, a startup in Jammu and Kashmir, secures an undisclosed investment to expand its services, reaching a valuation of $5 million. NDTV Infrashakti Awards recognize milestones in India's...
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June 30, 2024
Hong Kong Earthshot Prize winner to work with Leoch on green battery tech - South China Morning Post - Business Fast
Hong Kong Earthshot Prize winner partners with Leoch to develop green battery technology. The collaboration aims to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable energy solutions. This...
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May 29, 2024
Circular Startup Fermenstation wins in global pitch contest “SusHi Tech Challenge 2024” | CIRCULAR STARTUP TOKYO - Circular Economy Startup Incubation Program
The SusHi Tech Challenge 2024, a two-day pitch contest, was held at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 hosted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on May 15, 2024, with 20 startups selected from 507 startups...
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May 27, 2024
Unreasonable Impact announces new roster of ventures for Asia Pacific programme
The story discusses the launch of a new online platform called "The Good Influence" that aims to promote positive content and combat misinformation on social media. It highlights the platform's...
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May 23, 2024
Unreasonable Impact announces new roster of ventures for Asia Pacific programme
Singapore, Friday 24 May 2024: Unreasonable Impact, a strategic partnership between Unreasonable Group and Barclays, has announced the latest ventures to join its Asia Pacific programme. This...
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May 16, 2024
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program Official Account on LinkedIn: #stt2024gsp #sushitechchallenge2024 | 12 comments
SusHi Tech Challenge 2024 | Grand Prize: Fermenstation Co., Ltd.
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May 16, 2024
SusHi Tech Challenge 2024 Pitch Contest | SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program
During the event, 「SusHi Tech Challenge」, a global pitch contest in which selected startups from Japan and abroad compete with their technologies and ideas to confront the challenges the world...
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April 6, 2024
Innovation with intent
The UK government is investing in aquaculture innovation through the creation of two new agri-tech centers. These centers aim to drive sustainable growth in the industry by focusing on research and...
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