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Hack40

Hack40 is a global operating partner that drives innovation and supports international growth for startups and companies through structured programs. They specialize in corporate innovation and startup acceleration.

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Overview

What Hack40 does

What Hack40 is

Hack40 is a global operating partner that drives innovation and supports international growth for startups and companies through structured programs. They specialize in corporate innovation and startup acceleration.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host 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
Accelerator
Founded
Founded in 2015
Approximate age
About 11 years
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host
Last reviewed
April 12, 2026
What Accelerator means

An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.

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Capability profile

Hack40 as a funder

Investment thesis

Hack40 facilitates growth and innovation for startups and corporates through operator-led execution and entrepreneurial discipline.

Focus narrative

Hack40 provides operator-led support for startups and corporates, focusing on international growth, market entry, and ecosystem activation. Their services include assisting startups with market selection, entry routes, local ecosystem activation, go-to-market strategies, partnerships, and achieving initial traction, as well as offering startup-inspired operating models for corporates.

Value beyond capital

Hack40 adds value to portfolio companies by providing structured programs that connect strategic priorities with startup ecosystems, facilitating market entry, and fostering innovation through various training and upskilling initiatives.

Focus and fit

Stages
Accelerator
Regions
Asia · Europe · Global · North America

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

Hack40 has worked with numerous notable corporates and startups, including OCBC Bank, Shinhan Bank, Club Med, Dole Food, Singtel, Thales, Orange, UPS, Carrefour, L'Oréal Group, Disney, Google, Marriott, Microsoft, Unilever, and Sephora.

Capability profile

Hack40 as a program host

Program thesis

Hack40 is an organization founded to facilitate growth and innovation for startups and corporates, focusing on measurable business impact through entrepreneurial discipline and operator-led execution.

Focus narrative

Hack40 provides operator-led support for startups and corporates, focusing on international growth, market entry, and ecosystem activation. Their services include assisting startups with market selection, entry routes, local ecosystem activation, go-to-market strategies, partnerships, and achieving initial traction, as well as offering startup-inspired operating models for corporate innovation.

Value and support

Hack40 offers a range of services including mentorship, market entry strategies, partnerships, and execution support for both startups and corporates, aimed at fostering innovation and growth.

Availability

Application state
Not published

Focus and fit

Stages
Accelerator
Regions
Asia · Europe · Global · North America

Alumni and track record

Alumni context

Hack40 has collaborated with numerous notable corporates and startups, including OCBC Bank, Shinhan Bank, Club Med, Dole Food, Singtel, Thales, Orange, UPS, Carrefour, L'Oréal Group, Disney, Google, Marriott, Microsoft, Unilever, and Sephora.

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Structured regional focus

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What to know about Hack40

Upseed classifies Hack40 under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 12, 2026

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