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MPFunds Secures SG$1.5 Million in Pre-Seed Funding To Scale And Expand Into Wider APAC Region

31 May 2023
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MPFunds Secures SG$1.5m in Pre-Seed Funding To Expand Into APAC Region

  • The investment sum will be used to scale the newly launched platform across Asia Pacific through team expansion, user experience development, market research and awareness building in target regions.
  • The Singapore-based startup offers up to US$400,000 in trading capital alongside coaching, counselling, and comprehensive trading courses, empowering aspiring traders to enter the financial market with ease.

Singapore, 31 May 2023 — Asia’s first funded trader programme, MPFunds, has announced a successful pre-seed funding round amounting to SG$1.5 Million secured from a prominent Singaporean angel investor from the region’s software and IT industry. The investment will accelerate the company’s plan of expanding into the wider Asia Pacific region and scale up the platform to cater to a diverse and rapidly-growing audience.

MPFunds made its highly-anticipated debut in the Asian market on 4 May 2023, driven by its commitment to democratise access to the financial realm. The company takes a human-centric approach to trading, providing prospective traders with the opportunity to wield trading capital of up to US$400,000 (approximately SG$533,000). With their deep understanding of the financial markets and technology landscape, the Singapore-based startup aims to leverage their expertise to achieve sustainable growth as they continue expanding.

Dean Wong, CEO of MPFunds shares: “At MPFunds, our primary focus is on creating a conducive trading ecosystem that equips traders with the essential guidance needed for a seamless start to their trading journey. Our commitment lies in empowering undercapitalised traders, both amateurs and experts alike, within Asia, a region that boasts one of the largest trader communities worldwide.”

Beyond providing capital, MPFunds offers professional trading courses by prominent economist Dr. Tan Kee Wee, who leverages on his extensive experience at renowned financial institutions such as Standard Chartered Bank, OCBC, and UOB to help traders with insights on economic cycles.

The platform also sports a dedicated psychological support arm in collaboration with Annabelle Psychology, a comprehensive mental health practice in Singapore. This partnership ensures that traders are equipped with the necessary tools to better navigate the emotional aspects of trading and maintain a healthy mindset.

Utilising the investment secured in the funding round, MPFunds plans to achieve several strategic objectives. These include expanding their team through robust talent acquisition, further developing and enhancing the platform’s automated services, and prioritising security measures to elevate the overall user experience.

“We will also be investing in thorough market research and groundwork for us to expand into the wider Asian market. Understanding the unique demography and consumer segments of each country will ensure we deliver tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of traders,” adds Dean Wong, elaborating on the company’s ambitious line-up of targeted expansion efforts.

The company is also addressing the pertinent need of raising awareness and fostering understanding of Funded Trader Programmes through aggressive public education initiatives, empowering traders with knowledge about the programme’s immense potential for benefits and opportunities.

To further these goals, MPFunds will be holding an informational session, Empowering Traders: Multiply Your Profits with Funded Capital, in Distrii Singapore, at 9 Raffles Place Republic Plaza on 27 June 2023, from 7PM to 9PM. The session allows like-minded traders to network, learn more about MPFunds’ ground-breaking technology, and start their trading journey with the team.

With a strong impetus to accelerate growth, MPFunds has set its sights on swift market expansion in the third quarter of 2023, specifically targeting key markets such as Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

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