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The information on Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 is for general information only. Most
of the data and information in this book was derived from the current data of Startup
Cambodia Digital Platform in addition to rapid surveys and data contributions from key
actors in the ecosystem.
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CREATING A VIBRANT STARTUP
ECOSYSTEM THAT CAN FACILITATE
HIGH GROWTH OF BOTH STARTUPS
AND SMES IS A KEY DRIVER IN
CONTRIBUTING TO THE REVIVAL
AND PROMOTION OF CAMBODIA'S
ECONOMY AND SOCIETY.
08 STARTUP
36 MENTOR
49 PROGRAM
53 EVENT
57
2023
INVESTOR
STARTUP CAMBODIA
62
INSIGHT
STAKEHOLDER
78 OUR PARTNERS
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023
STARTUP CAMBODIA
NATIONAL PROGRAM
Startup Cambodia National Program Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 02
STARTUP CAMBODIA
NATIONAL PROGRAM
Approved by The Royal Government of Cambodia in late
2019 and incorporated as a policy measure in the Cambodia Digital
Economy and Society Policy Framework 2021-2035.
STARTUP
By utilizing digital technology, this digital platform
acts as a hub to compile/collect information from all
CAMBODIA
actors as well as provide data-contents about the
vibrancy of Cambodia’s Startup Ecosystem. It serves as
a starting point to facilitate wider participation from
all relevant actors for more active interaction that
would lead to more partnerships and collaborations DIGITAL PLATFORM
among actors in the ecosystem.
This platform is not just a website that provides information about the startup ecosystem, but is
also a testbed for exchanging the culture of sharing and using living data to be in line with the
Royal Government’s guidelines on digital transformation. This will allow the government to be
able to evaluate the current status of the startup ecosystem and be able to formulate supporting
programs or implement supportive intervention policies in the startup sector.
EXPERIENCE IT
DIGITALLY STARTUPCAMBODIA.GOV.KH
The diagram below showcases the numerical figures of each category as collected by the end of 2023.
177
STARTUPS
75
PROGRAMS 65
MENTORS
96
9 22.6
approximately
EVENTS
BILLION RIELS
Invested +
STAKEHOLDERS Granted
STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
IN CAMBODIA
Startup Ecosystem in Cambodia Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 07
177
Startups
65 20 Academic
9
Mentors Institutions
30 Accelerators &
Incubators
5 6
Co-Working Development
Spaces Partners
Corporates
22.6Riels
approximately
Billion
13 Total
150
Through
7
STARTUP CAMBODIA
INSIGHT
Media
3 Funding
Sources
Active
Service
Providers
2023
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023
STARTUP
Startup.
Startup refers to an institution or the process of
establishing and managing business which harnesses the innovations
in establishing business models under unclear conditions with higher risks,
but with great potential to rapidly grow.
Startup Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 10
STARTUP
OVERVIEW
15.2%
72.9%
129 In Tech Startups:
SaaS 17.1%
21
E-Commerce 13.95%
177
Tech Startups Online Media 10.85%
27
Startups Transport and Delivery 6.2%
HealthTech 4.65%
Podcast 4.65%
Online Travel 3.87%
Inactive AgriTech 3.87%
Startups
Blockchain 3.87%
As of 2023, the ecosystem has 150 Active Startups, equivalent to just over 84% of the ecosystem.
Out of 129 Tech Startups, SaaS is the dominating sector with a 17.1% share. E-Commerce is the second largest with
13.95% share, together making up nearly one-third of the ecosystem.
STARTUP SPHERE
SaaS CleanTech Blockchain HealthTech FinTech
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2023
Tech-Enabled
Online Media Online Travel AgriTech E-Commerce Startup
Startup Press Release
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 12
CAM-Science FlexFloc
Founded: Founded:
2021 2023
Business Model: B2C, B2B Business Model: B2C, B2B
CAM-Science is an agritech startup that FlexFloc is an IoT-based system that
develops innovative solutions to digital accurately measures the water quality in
Cambodian agriculture. small to large water tanks.
13 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Startup
Founded: Founded:
2023 2020
Business Model: B2C Business Model: B2C
CamDL is a decentralized blockchain Team NID uses blockchain technology to
infrastructure that supports the creation, solve the challenge of people using multiple
operation, and development of diverse ID cards and numbers.
blockchain applications.
Startup Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 14
Founded: Founded:
2022 2018
Business Model: B2C, B2B Business Model: B2C, B2B
Elephant pump helps farmers meet their Kasekor Chhlat provides a variety of high
ĢũũĢėÖŶĢŋł łāāùŭ ŽŭĢłė Ö ĞĢėĞ̟ƪŋƒ̇ quality agricultural tools and installation of
ķŋƒ̟óŋŭŶ̇ƪŋÖŶĢłėŭŋķÖũƒÖŶāũťŽĿťùāŭĢėł̍ smart irrigation system.
Startup Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 16
DataU Academy
Founded:
2020
Business Model: B2C, B2B
DataU Academy is a skills training provider
for individuals and enterprises, equipping
future data science leaders in Cambodia
with industry 4.0 needs.
Startup Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 20
Banki Bomnin
Kotluy
Founded:
2021
Business Model: B2C, B2B
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Platform for individuals and SMEs to set
goals, budget, and track transactions.
Startup Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 22
Founded: Founded:
2021 2016
Business Model: B2C, B2B Business Model: B2C, B2B
AGORA Eco-Ads supports the single-use Scholar Library aims to promote intellectual
plastic reduction movement via digital society and economy in Cambodia. Library
platforms and social media. encourage local people to create local
knowledge resource for country.
25 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Startup
Startups that create digital content in the form of episodic audio series.
Rising Giants Dy Reel Rean Podcast
Phatcast
Founded: Founded: Founded:
2021 2023 2021
Business Model: B2C, B2B Business Model: B2C, B2B Business Model: B2C, B2B
Rising Giants serves as an upbeat medium Dy Reel PhatCast is a collaborative podcast Rean Podcast is a digital audio series about a
for changemakers to share their experience with three Cambodian creators focusing on ũÖłùŋĿŶŋťĢóðƘāłŶāũŶÖĢłāũŭŋũĢłƪŽāłóāũŭ
building in some of the most dynamic and Content Creator Economy, Consumer Tech, in Cambodia, naturally and non-performing.
positively evolving countries. Digital Security and Film / Video Production.
Individuals who are well-known throughout the internet and social media and use
their influence to promote and endorse certain lifestyles, products or services.
Bookmebus.com TapApp
Founded: Founded:
2015 2022
Business Model: B2C, B2B Business Model: B2C, B2B
Bookmebus.com is a ticket-booking A leading long-distance taxi service
ťķÖŶĕŋũĿ ŶĞÖŶ Ğāķťŭ Žŭāũŭ Ʃłù Öłù ðŋŋĴ in Cambodia covering from/to Thailand,
various transportation methods arund Vietnam, and Laos.
Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Laos.
Startup Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 28
Quadusk
Founded:
2021
Business Model: B2C, B2B
ŽÖùŽŭĴ ŋƦāũŭ Ŷƒŋ ťũĢĿÖũƘ ŭāũƑĢóāŭ̆ āÖķ
Estate Property Promotion (Virtual Tour
Technology) and Construction Technology.
31 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Startup
LuckyMe NHAM24
FoodDelivery
Founded: Founded:
2023 2016
Business Model: B2C, B2B Business Model: B2C, B2B
We're creating LuckyMe to improve economy NHAM24 is a Cambodian-founded super
in Cambodia especially for Our Riders and ÖťťŶĞÖŶŋƦāũŭÖƑÖũĢāŶƘŋĕŭāũƑĢóāŭŶŋĿÖĴā
Merchants. life easier, and more convenient.
Startup Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 32
LUMA Smart Farm Kela SAFE PHONE SaveUp Moul E-Piller DermLuy
Assistance SERVICE
SIE
Khmerism Solar
Keyboard Innovation
Edge
Khmer JAYA
Probiotics
Clik Haystome FaS eKYC EcoBuddy 3S Housing Mate Tos Rean Malis
*Startups that lack operational activities and presence.
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023
MENTOR
Mentor.
Mentors are experienced individuals who provide guidance,
support, and advice to less experienced individuals, known as mentees.
Mentor Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 38
MENTOR
OVERVIEW
65
Mentors
Out of 65 Mentors, only 20% are female.
24.62%
of all mentors hold position as founder,
co-founder and CEO of their own business.
18 15 14 11 7
27.69% 23.07% 21.53% 16.95% 10.76%
Mr. Chhaileng
Peng
Senior Software Developer,
Software Engineering, Tech
Skillsets:
Project Management,
Blockchain,
UX/UI
Mr. Lymeng
Pen
Chief Technology Officer,
FinTech, Telecommunication
Skillsets:
Software Engineering,
E-Commerce,
Computer Science
41 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Mentor
Mr. Bandith
Keo
Founder,
E-Commerce, Investment
Skillsets:
Digital Marketing,
Financial Accounting,
Financial & Business Models
Mr. Rithy
San
Managing Director,
FinTech, Finance
Skillsets:
Financial Accounting,
Financial & Business Models,
Cost Accounting
43 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Mentor
Mr. Sovandara
San
Co-Founder,
Construction, Real Estate
Skillsets:
Monitoring & Evaluation,
Leadership/Inclusion,
Branding Identity & Strategy
45 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Mentor
Ms. XinYan
Jiang
Head of Finance and Strategy,
Tourism, Investment
Skillsets:
Pitching and Sales,
Business Management,
Financial/Funding Management
Mentor Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 46
Mr. Soveaddh Mr. Ratheany
Pech Uy
CEO and Co-founder, Managing Director,
Tourism, Social Media Service, Investment
Skillsets: Skillsets:
Business Development, Business Development,
PR and Marketing, Financial/Funding Management,
Pitching and Sales Talent + Recruiting
Mr. Chamroeun
Rich
Founder and Managing Director,
FoodTech, AgriTech
Skillsets:
Product Development,
Product Market Fit,
E-Commerce
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023
PROGRAM
Program.
Programs are structured initiatives designed to support and
nurture startups at every stage of their development.
51 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Program
75
Programs
20
International
55
National
21 Innovations
11 Accelerators 6 Incubations
6 Hackathons
EVENT
Event.
Events are conferences, meetups virtually or physically,
or expo that bring together entrepreneurs, investors,
industry experts, and other stakeholders.
55 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Event
7
Expos 24
Conferences
30 96
Events
Virtual
Sessions
35
Meetups
Event Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 56
HIGHLIGHT EVENTS
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023
INVESTOR
Investor.
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to startups/companies with high growth potential.
59 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Investor
INVESTOR OVERVIEW
TOTAL INVESTMENT IMPORTANT FACTORS DECIDING FACTORS
WHEN INVESTING HIGH GROWTH POTENTIAL
URGENCY TO BE MARKET LEADER
20
ALIGN WITH INVESTOR’S INTEREST
TEAM INNOVATION & MARKET
EXPERIENCE POTENTIAL
approximately
DIFFERENTIATION
TEAM MANAGEMENT AND LONGEVITY
87% 87% 67% NATIONAL IDENTITY AND AWARENESS
CONCERNS FOR
BILLION MONETIZATION
EASE OF IMPORTANT MOST WHEN INVESTING
RIELS
DOING BUSINESS
LACK OF
INFRASTRUCTURE & REGULATORY
SUPPORT IN ECOSYSTEM
INVESTMENT STAGES
LACK OF
International Investors Domestic Investors
SEED PRE-SEED DATA AND INFORMATION
49% 17%
SECTOR PREF
OF INVESTORS
OF INVESTORS
MARKET
17%
OF INVESTORS
UNCERTAINTY
LOGISTICS B2B SAAS WEB 3.0
AGRITECH FINTECH EDTECH 17% WITHHOLDING TAX
TOO HIGH!
OF INVESTORS
299.3 Million Riels 53.3 Million Riels 967.6 Million Riels 24.6 Million Riels 492 Million Riels
2.4
Total Grant
approximately
430.5 Million Riels 123 Million Riels
7 Startups 4 Startups
1 Program 1 Program
Billion Riels
*Note: The amount is based on a conversion rate of 1$=4100 Riels
* The figure is not exhaustive - only capturing programs with financial support disbursed to winning teams in 2023.
61 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Investor
Besides support programs, there were 2 key Awards & Recognition events* in 2023 as well,
namely Cambodia Digital Awards 2023 by CADT and KE Awards 2023 - with a combined cash prizes of 235.8 million riels.
3 Categories 5 Categories
11 Awardees 5 Awardees
236
Total Grant
approximately
Million Riels
*Note: The amount is based on a conversion rate of 1$=4100 Riels
* KE Awards also have SME Category and CDA Awards are open to all actors including Corporates.
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023
STAKEHOLDER
Stakeholder.
Stakeholders refer to individuals or entities
with a vested interest in the success and outcomes of a startup.
Stakeholder Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 64
2023
65 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Stakeholder
PRE-INCUBATOR
HACKATHON ACCELERATOR
INCUBATOR
Stakeholder Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 66
67 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Stakeholder
2023
Stakeholder Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 68
Stakeholder Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 69
Stakeholder Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 70
71 Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 Stakeholder
2023
PRE
CE
EN
S
CO NFER
S
Stakeholder Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 72
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023
STARTUP CAMBODIA
ECOSYSTEM STATUS
Startup Cambodia Ecosystem Status Startup Cambodia Insight 2023 74
THE STATUS OF STARTUP CAMBODIA ECOSYSTEM:
2022 vs 2023
Total 98
Active Startups 150 +53%
Tech-Enabled 44
Startups 21 -52%
Technical 69
Tech 54 Founders 136 +97%
Startups 129 +139%
Female 55
Startup Related 108 Founders 84 +53%
Programs 75 -31%
46
Mentors
65 +41%
International 3
Exposure 15 +400%
2022
Total No Data 2023
Investments + Grants 22.3 Billion Riels
*Note: All Data are collected from the Startup Cambodia Digital Platform
Startup Cambodia Insight 2023
CREATING A PROFILE
ON STARTUP CAMBODIA
Download “CamDigiKey” on your mobile device, Go to “startupcambodia.gov.kh”
register your account and wait for approval. and click on “Login” on the top right corner.
startupcambodia.gov.kh
2
3 4
Click “Login with CamDigiKey”, Scan the QR code, then key in your 6-digit code
then the QR code page will pop up for you to scan. on your mobile device. You are done!
1. CLICK ON YOUR PROFILE,
THEN CLICK ON YOUR NAME
OUR PARTNERS
16 21 MAP OF
35 30
2023
1 STARTUP CAMBODIA
ECOSYSTEM
Entrepreneurship
Courses
Scholarship
Virtual Sessions
11
Innovations Meetups
1
6 24
Internship
Accelerators
Hackathons
Program Event Conferences
10
Awards
3
Mentor
Recruitments
7
Expos
6
Incubations Online
AgriTech
Media HealthTech
Online Travel
Transport &
Delivery EdTech
Corporates
Financial
Tech Blockchain
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Mentor
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SaaS E-Commerce
Co-Working
Development Spaces
Sta
Partners
Tech-Enabled
Media
Entrepreneurship
Management
Service
Academic Providers
Institutions
Accelerators &
Incubators
Investor
22.6
APPROXIMATELY
BILLION RIELS
TOTAL
ESOs & Awards Traditional Investors
A YEAR-TO-DATE REPORT ON THE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM
AND THE ESSENTIAL FEATURES ON STARTUP CAMBODIA DIGITAL PLATFORM