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    Empowering Tech Leaders to Shape the Future

    Exponential Access to exceptional events, curated investment, and a vibrant network of tech executives

    XA Network is the pre-eminent global community for ambitious technology leaders, bringing together executives, founders, and investors in a trusted, high-calibre environment to connect, collaborate, and shape the future. Through high-impact investment opportunities, exclusive future-focused experiences, and deep peer-to-peer engagement, we empower our members to stay ahead of the curve and drive lasting personal and professional impact.

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    We deliver on our mission through four distinct pillars designed to accelerate our members’ personal and professional trajectory:

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    Unlock High-Impact Opportunities

    Unlock access to curated cross-border investment opportunities that are usually out of reach. From early-stage startups and pre-IPO allocations to top-tier venture funds, we help you back the next generation of transformative companies.

    INSPIRE:
    Inspire Bold Thinking

    Engage with bold thinking through exclusive panels and fireside chats featuring industry leaders. We provide access to unique experiences and leading voices designed to spark new ideas and shift perspectives.

    IMPACT:
    Drive Growth & Leadership

    Accelerate your personal and professional growth through curated peer groups. These confidential circles function as your personal advisory board, tapping into the collective intelligence of the network to help you navigate complex leadership challenges.

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    Build Trusted Connections

    Build authentic relationships with peers who share your ambition and values. Through a variety of formats—from intimate small-group dinners to casual meet-ups and digital touchpoints—we facilitate deep connections across our global community.

    INVEST: Unlock High-Impact Opportunities

    Unlock access to curated cross-border investment opportunities that are usually out of reach. From early-stage startups and pre-IPO allocations to top-tier venture funds, we help you back the next generation of transformative companies.

    INSPIRE:
    Inspire Bold Thinking

    Engage with bold thinking through exclusive panels and fireside chats featuring industry leaders. We provide access to unique experiences and leading voices designed to spark new ideas and shift perspectives.

    IMPACT:
    Drive Growth & Leadership

    Accelerate your personal and professional growth through curated peer groups. These confidential circles function as your personal advisory board, tapping into the collective intelligence of the network to help you navigate complex leadership challenges.

    INTERACT:
    Build Trusted Connections

    Build authentic relationships with peers who share your ambition and values. Through a variety of formats—from intimate small-group dinners to casual meet-ups and digital touchpoints—we facilitate deep connections across our global community.

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    Start your journey

    We deliver on our mission through four distinct pillars designed to accelerate our members’ personal and professional trajectory:

    INVEST:
    Unlock High-Impact Opportunities

    Unlock access to curated cross-border investment opportunities that are usually out of reach. From early-stage startups and pre-IPO allocations to top-tier venture funds, we help you back the next generation of transformative companies..

    INSPIRE:
    Inspire Bold Thinking

    Engage with bold thinking through exclusive panels and fireside chats featuring industry leaders. We provide access to unique experiences and leading voices designed to spark new ideas and shift perspectives.

    IMPACT:
    Drive Growth & Leadership

    Accelerate your personal and professional growth through curated peer groups. These confidential circles function as your personal advisory board, tapping into the collective intelligence of the network to help you navigate complex leadership challenges.

    INTERACT:
    Build Trusted Connections

    Build authentic relationships with peers who share your ambition and values. Through a variety of formats—from intimate small-group dinners to casual meet-ups and digital touchpoints—we facilitate deep connections across our global community.

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    The investment network that fosters innovation by empowering the tech community

    What is XA and what do they do?

    Launched in 2018, XA Network, is an investment network comprising senior leaders from technology companies,. Our purpose is to foster innovation by empowering the tech community. We currently have chapters in: Southeast Asia, Subsaharan Africa and Australia.

    Founders value our members’ distinguished backgrounds as entrepreneurs and senior business builders. Furthermore, our portfolio companies are able to tap into the collective power of deep-rooted networks and expertise across business strategy, product development, fundraising, and much more. XA has invested in a wide variety of promising companies including Tigerhall, Staffinc, Neuron Mobility, Elita Genetics, Crop2Cash, Intellect, BuuPass and many more.

    How did XA start and what does its name mean?

    XA was originally founded by a community of senior executives who were Google alumni across Southeast Asia. As the group evolved, they welcomed other technology alumni. “X” denotes tech firms (X refers to the force multiplier effect that technology is creating across society as in 5X, 10X) and “A” is for alumni. We also welcome founders of technology companies.

    XA has made 100+ investments across different industries such as mobility, edtech, fintech, proptech, SME tech, travel, etc. Our thesis is laser-focused on companies and entrepreneurs solving for or creating a positive impact in Southeast Asia, Australia & Africa. We invest from pre-seed to Pre-A.

    What types of companies does XA typically invest in? Does XA have an investment hypothesis and which startups have you backed?

    XA's purpose is to foster innovation by empowering the tech community. What does it really mean?

    Southeast Asia, Australia and Africa each represent dynamic and rapidly evolving startup ecosystems, shaped by strong digital adoption, youthful populations, and increasing capital inflows.

    Southeast Asia’s digital economy is on a steep growth trajectory, with GMV expected to exceed $360 billion by 2028, powered by innovations in e-commerce, fintech, and AI. The region boasts over 460 million internet users and has attracted more than $70 billion in tech funding over the past five years.

    Australia offers a mature yet vibrant tech landscape, underpinned by high digital literacy and sustained investment. Its startup ecosystem is thriving across sectors such as fintech, AI, and e-commerce, supported by robust venture capital activity and a strong culture of innovation. Australia's vibrant and mature digital economy is poised for continued expansion, building on a strong foundation of advanced digital literacy and significant investment. With a digital economy already contributing substantially to its GDP, Australia mirrors the growth seen in other regions through its rapid adoption of digital financial services, e-commerce, and emerging technologies like AI. The nation's robust tech ecosystem and consistent inflow of venture capital underscore its position as a key player in global innovation, attracting significant investments and fostering a dynamic environment for startups that are revolutionizing industries and addressing local and global challenges.

    In Africa, digital transformation is accelerating, with internet contributions projected to reach $180 billion by 2025. Mobile internet access, digital payments, and groundbreaking innovations like mobile money have fueled a 27% annual growth in venture capital, highlighting the continent’s entrepreneurial momentum.

    Together, these regions are shaping the future. We believe that XA Network has built an amazing platform to empower the tech community in these crucial regions. This mission shapes how we think about deploying capital and supporting the innovators who are working tirelessly on solving the challenges faced in their regions.



    Sources: Southeast Asia: Resetting Expectations, Lightspeed, September 2024 & e-conomy report 2024, Google, Temasek and Bain & Company, e-Conomy Africa 2020, Google and IFC, 2023 Africa Tech Venture Capital Report, Partech Africa, Unlocking Digital Opportunity in Africa, Google, World Bank Open Data & Understanding the youth’s perspective, Afrobarometer.

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