Aspire has refreshed its startup programme with new fundraising support, AI testing tools and incentives to help early-stage founders stretch their runway.
The updated Aspire for Startups programme is available to founders in Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States.
The programme includes priority onboarding within three to five days, dedicated startup specialists and Aspire Ignite, which supports startups raising Seed and Series A funding.
Aspire is also introducing an AI sandbox to help founders test and refine products in a live environment, along with support for startups looking to scale in the United States.
Eligible founders can also access Shortcut to YC, an initiative that helps startups refine their Y Combinator applications.
Aspire’s founders are Y Combinator alumni from the W18 batch.
The programme also includes FoundersXchange, a peer community that connects founders through online and offline platforms, as well as access to operators and investors.
Cash Incentives and Partner Perks Added
Eligible startups can receive up to US$1,500 in cash bonuses after opening an account and making a deposit.
They can also receive 10% cashback on up to US$8,000 in AI spend or credits during the first three months.
Other benefits include more than US$500,000 in partner perks, including offers from Google Workspace, Slack Pro, AWS, Notion, Xero and HubSpot.
Startups can also access AspireOS for free, pay no management fees for Aspire Yield, and receive 30% off Employer of Record services for the first six months.
Asad Kalimi, VP of Partnerships and Sales at Aspire, said,
“Building and scaling a business requires a thriving ecosystem. At Aspire, we want to support startups on their journey with dedicated rewards, resources, investors, and a community of peers who have been in the trenches.
By combining cash and partner rewards with white-glove financial support, we are ensuring that founders spend less on tools and more on the growth that matters.”
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