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High-Octane Innovation: Reflecting on the Singapore FinTech Festival Landing Pad 2025

Summary:

VentureSEA co-delivered the Austrade Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) Landing Pad 2025, partnered with Austrade and InvestNSW to support Australian fintech expansion into Southeast Asia
Supported 22 Australian technology companies across digital identity, cybersecurity, payments, ESG, and data compliance
Facilitated 60+ curated business-matching sessions during SFF
Transformed festival participation into structured, post-event commercial pipelines

What is the Singapore FinTech Festival Landing Pad?

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is more than just an event; it is the heartbeat of the global financial technology ecosystem. For Australian innovators, it represents a premier gateway to Southeast Asia. However, navigating a festival of this scale—with tens of thousands of attendees—requires more than just a pass; it requires a strategic roadmap.

In November 2025, VentureSEA was proud to serve as the co-delivery partner for the Austrade SFF Landing Pad Program. Working alongside Austrade and InvestNSW, we transformed the energy of the world’s largest fintech festival into a structured, high-impact commercial bridge for 22 of Australia’s most promising technology companies.

How did VentureSEA prepare Australian companies before SFF?

Our mission was to ensure that the Australian delegation—featuring leaders in digital identity, cybersecurity, and ESG tech—didn’t just “attend” SFF, but truly engaged with it. We focused on delivering a high-touch experience that combined deep market preparation with precision-matched introductions.

Strategic Preparation

Preparation began well before the festival opened.

Conducted tailored 1-on-1 briefings with each participating company
Defined clear positioning within Singapore’s regulatory and enterprise buying environment
Aligned solutions with regional priorities in digital banking, compliance, and cross-border infrastructure

We didn’t just discuss “who” they wanted to meet, but “how” to position their solutions within the specific regulatory and enterprise buying dynamics of Singapore and the wider region.

Sector Diversity

The delegation reflected the breadth of modern fintech, including:

Payments & Remittance: Hello Clever, EzyRemit
Secure Engineering & Cybersecurity: SecDim
Data, Risk & Compliance: DataZoo, Nuix
ESG & Sustainability Tech

How was business matching executed at scale during SFF?

Between November 12th and 14th, the Australian booth became a hub of focused commercial activity. VentureSEA managed a continuous, multi-day schedule of parallel business matching sessions, ensuring a seamless flow for both delegates and regional stakeholders.

We were honored to facilitate connections with 22 regional organizations, spanning the “Who’s Who” of the ASEAN financial landscape:

The Banking Giants: Engaging with teams from UOB, HSBC, RCBC, and Malaysia’s AEON Bank.
Regional Platforms: Deep-dives with high-growth players like Xendit, PayMongo, GoTo Group, and StraitsX.
Enterprise & Advisors: Strategic sessions with Carousell, Petra Energy, and specialist compliance firms like Bayfront Law.

By creating a structured environment amidst the festival’s buzz, we enabled our delegates to focus on what they do best: building the future of finance.

What outcomes emerged from the 2025 SFF Landing Pad?

The true value of a Landing Pad is found in the conversations that continue long after the booths are packed away. The 2025 program resulted in over 60 curated sessions, leading to:

Digital Banking Partnerships: Aligning Australian tech with the infrastructure needs of Southeast Asia’s newest digital banks.
Cross-Border Infrastructure: Exploring new corridors for payments and real-time settlement.
Sustainable Tech Integration: Opening doors for ESG and sustainability solutions within regional energy and enterprise sectors.

For those stakeholders we couldn’t meet in person due to the festival’s hectic pace, VentureSEA facilitated virtual introductions to ensure no opportunity was left unexplored.

Why agencies and innovators trust VentureSEA

Co-delivering a program at the Singapore FinTech Festival requires a blend of logistical precision and high-level industrial insight. At VentureSEA, we take pride in being an extension of the Austrade team—providing the on-ground facilitation and regional intelligence that turns an international mission into a local success story.

Our Network, Your Mission. We are committed to making Southeast Asia feel like home for Australian innovation.

Looking to make an impact at the next regional event?

Whether it’s a major festival or a bespoke in-market immersion, VentureSEA specializes in creating the connections that matter.

Get in touch with us to start planning your regional expansion strategy.

Program partner

Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)

Year

2025

Companies supported

22 Australian technology firms

Location

Singapore

Key focus

Payments, cybersecurity, digital identity, ESG, data compliance

Key deliverables

60+ curated meeting sessions

Regional stakeholders

Banks, platforms, enterprises, regulators, advisors

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