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BLOCK71 Global
BLOCK71 Global is a technology-focused startup incubator based in Singapore, operating a network of innovation hubs across 11 cities worldwide. It supports early-stage startups with resources, mentorship, and access to a vast partner network.
Overview
What BLOCK71 Global does
What BLOCK71 Global is
BLOCK71 Global is a technology-focused startup incubator based in Singapore, operating a network of innovation hubs across 11 cities worldwide. It supports early-stage startups with resources, mentorship, and access to a vast partner network.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2011
- Approximate age
- About 15 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
BLOCK71 Global as a funder
Investment thesis
BLOCK71 Global supports early-stage startups with commercial potential through a robust network of innovation hubs across Asia and the United States, leveraging its university connections and extensive partner network.
Focus narrative
BLOCK71 invests in early-stage startups, typically pre-Series A, that are committed to developing solutions with significant commercial potential. The organization supports a diverse range of sectors, including SaaS, consumer technology, marketplaces, artificial intelligence, robotics, healthtech, fintech, climate solutions, and advanced manufacturing. Their incubation program offers local access and global reach, enabling entrepreneurs to expand into Southeast Asia and beyond.
Value beyond capital
BLOCK71 provides startups with access to a vast network of resources, mentorship, and investor connections. The organization leverages its partnerships with leading firms and institutions to offer tailored support, including market entry assistance across Asia's largest economies and specialized programs like the Generative AI Accelerate Programme in collaboration with Microsoft.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A
- Sectors
- SaaS & Cloud SoftwareConsumerArtificial IntelligenceRobotics & Autonomous SystemsFintechClimate & SustainabilityIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Regions
- Asia · Global · North America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 1,600
- Recorded notable exits
- Carousell and PatSnap
Portfolio context
BLOCK71 has incubated over 1,600 startups, witnessing the rise of 10 unicorns, including notable companies such as Ajaib, Biofourmis, Carousell, and Hasura. The organization has partnered with over 100 venture capital firms, corporates, and research institutions, facilitating the raising of over $2 billion in venture funding for its alumni.
Capability profile
BLOCK71 Global as a program host
Program thesis
BLOCK71 Global supports early-stage startups by providing resources and a community for founders to build and scale their businesses across a global network of innovation hubs.
Focus narrative
BLOCK71 invests in early-stage startups, typically pre-Series A, that are committed to building solutions with commercial potential. The organization supports a variety of sectors, including SaaS, consumer technology, marketplaces, artificial intelligence, robotics, healthtech, fintech, climate solutions, and advanced manufacturing.
Value and support
BLOCK71 offers mentorship, workspace, investor connections, and access to a network of over 100 venture capital firms, corporates, and research institutions.
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- SaaS & Cloud SoftwareConsumerMarketplacesArtificial IntelligenceRobotics & Autonomous SystemsHealthcareFintechClimate & SustainabilityIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Regions
- Asia · Global · North America
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
BLOCK71 has incubated over 1,600 startups and has witnessed the rise of 10 unicorns, including Ajaib, Biofourmis, Carousell, and Hasura.
Capability profile
BLOCK71 Global as a community
Community overview
BLOCK71 Global, founded in 2011, is a collaboration between NUS Enterprise, Singtel Innov8, and the Media Development Authority of Singapore. It has evolved into a global network of innovation hubs across 11 cities, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Japan, and the United States. The organization is dedicated to supporting early-stage startups by providing essential resources and a vibrant community for founders to build and scale their businesses.
Community focus
BLOCK71 focuses on early-stage startups, typically pre-Series A, that are developing solutions with commercial potential. The organization supports a diverse range of sectors, including SaaS, consumer technology, marketplaces, artificial intelligence, robotics, healthtech, fintech, climate solutions, and advanced manufacturing. Its incubation program operates across multiple cities, offering local access and global reach to entrepreneurs looking to expand into Southeast Asia and beyond.
Member value
Members of BLOCK71 benefit from a robust support system that includes mentorship, access to a vast network of venture capital firms, corporates, and research institutions, as well as resources tailored to help startups thrive. The organization has incubated over 1,600 startups and facilitated the raising of over $2 billion in venture funding, making it a pivotal player in the Southeast Asian startup ecosystem.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 1,600
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- incubator and community
- Selection criteria
- open and application
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Asia · Global
Community activity
Events and activity
BLOCK71 hosts various programs and events, including the Generative AI Accelerate Programme in collaboration with Microsoft, which supports early-stage generative AI startups. The DEEP-SAGE program connects pre-Series A startups with fractional C-suite expertise, while the BLOCK71 Social Impact Hub, launched in July 2024, focuses on empowering social impact ventures. Additionally, the organization offers a standard incubation program that includes mentorship and investor connections.
Notable members
BLOCK71 has incubated several notable startups, including Carousell, Southeast Asia's largest classifieds platform, and PatSnap, an AI-powered patent intelligence platform. Both companies have achieved unicorn status, showcasing the effectiveness of BLOCK71's support and its connection to NUS.
Common questions
What to know about BLOCK71 Global
Upseed classifies BLOCK71 Global under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
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