iPitch @ ACES, is an investor pitching event, organised by SEAS’ Sustainable Energy Start-Up Network (SESUN) as part of Singapore International Energy Week, in partnership with thePrivate Financing Advisory Network (PFAN)and Enterprise Singapore. 12 start-ups are invited to pitch to venture capitalists and investors using a ‘speed dating’ approach: each start-up will have 5 minutes to give their best pitch to the investors followed by another 5 minutes Q&A by the investors.
On October 25th, the top 12 start-ups presented their innovative solutions to a panel of distinguished jury from Mirova SunFunder, New Energy Nexus, Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN) and TRIREC.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our supporting and partner organisations, as well as participating start-ups for yet another exciting iPitch @ACES edition.
Congrats to the 12 start-ups selected for iPitch @ACES 2023. These start-ups been through a month of mentorship to refine their presentation and business models and pitch it out at Asia Clean Energy Summit 2023.
Founder and Managing Partner, TRIREC Fund Management Pte Ltd
Melvyn is the Founder and Managing Partner of Singapore-based, TRIREC, which is the leading venture capital firm that was incorporated in 2015 with the aim of making a meaningful impact on addressing climate change through a disciplined investment approach by supporting companies and projects that share our belief in a decarbonized and sustainable future. Melvyn was the Deputy Head of Wealth Management for Asia at Schroders where he was responsible for the management and strategic development of the business for the region since 2019 till his retirement in early 2021. Melvyn chaired the Asia Investment Committee where he led the efforts in the formulation of investment philosophies and risk frameworks for the wealth management business. Melvyn sat on the boards of Schroder & Co (Asia) Limited and Schroder & Co (Hong Kong) Limited during his tenure.
Since 2005, Narada has established its Asia Pacific Regional Headquater Office in Singapore Peter Ng has served as the managing director, as well as a board member, of Narada Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. He brings with him more than 25 years of experience in the power and battery industry as a qualified Singapore Professional Electrical Power Engineer, lifetime licence holder (LEW).
From 2017, Peter has served as a strategic adviser to the company. He oversees the development of the Centre of Excellence (Energy Storage) development programme, supported by the Economic Development Board of Singapore.
Peter led the company's strategic growth transformation from a local battery trading office to a well-known industry leading brand, Narada Battery and Energy Storage Solution, spanning markets in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and India. Under his leadership, the APAC office has twice received the prestigious Narada Management Award for the Most Outstanding Oversea Performance.
Peter's expertise lies in business management strategy. He is an experienced team management teacher and business solution trainer who excels in explaining engineering business solutions, management know-how and product marketing strategies in simple and easy to understand terms. With a foundational belief that success begins with the people, Peter consistently provides technical and business coaching to customers and partners, to build team chemistry, products skills and after-sales services.