Organization · Accelerator
WatchTower and Friends (WTF)
WatchTower and Friends (WTF) is a private accelerator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on supporting early-stage technology startups through mentorship and funding. Since its founding in 2015, it has invested in over 50 startups across 8 cohorts.
Overview
What WatchTower and Friends (WTF) does
What WatchTower and Friends (WTF) is
WatchTower and Friends (WTF) is a private accelerator based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on supporting early-stage technology startups through mentorship and funding. Since its founding in 2015, it has invested in over 50 startups across 8 cohorts.
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
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2015
- Approximate age
- About 11 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- April 4, 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
WatchTower and Friends (WTF) as a funder
Investment thesis
WatchTower and Friends focuses on supporting early-stage technology startups by connecting them with mentors, investors, and industry experts to facilitate growth and scalability.
Focus narrative
WTF invests in early-stage startups, providing RM100,000 in funding. The organization has completed 8 accelerator cohorts, supporting a total of 52 startups. Their investment strategy emphasizes connecting startups with the right resources to achieve significant growth.
Value beyond capital
WTF provides startups with access to a network of mentors, investors, and industry experts, along with a structured accelerator program designed to refine business models and facilitate market onboarding.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $21,500
- Sweet spot
- $21,500
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Asia
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 52
Portfolio context
Notable alumni from the WTF Accelerator include: LaPasar: A fast-growing startup with a valuation over RM300 million, having completed three funding rounds and is considered to be on track for unicorn status. The Lorry: Currently valued at over RM100 million, this startup has completed four funding rounds and operates in three countries. MoneyMatch: The first startup to graduate from Bank Negara's Fintech Sandbox, it has raised three funding rounds and operates in four countries, also valued at over RM100 million.
Capability profile
WatchTower and Friends (WTF) as a program host
Program thesis
WatchTower And Friends Sdn Bhd operates the WTF Accelerator, which focuses on supporting early-stage technology startups by connecting them with mentors, investors, and industry experts to facilitate growth and scalability.
Focus narrative
WTF invests in early-stage startups, providing RM100,000 in funding. The organization has completed 8 accelerator cohorts, supporting a total of 52 startups. Their investment strategy emphasizes connecting startups with the right resources to achieve significant growth.
Value and support
WTF provides funding, mentorship, and access to a network of investors and industry experts to help startups grow and scale effectively.
Terms and economics
- Indicative investment
- $21,500
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 12 weeks
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Asia
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable alumni from the WTF Accelerator include: LaPasar: A fast-growing startup with a valuation over RM300 million, having completed three funding rounds and is considered to be on track for unicorn status. The Lorry: Currently valued at over RM100 million, this startup has completed four funding rounds and operates in three countries. MoneyMatch: The first startup to graduate from Bank Negara's Fintech Sandbox, it has raised three funding rounds and operates in four countries, also valued at over RM100 million.
Common questions
What to know about WatchTower and Friends (WTF)
Upseed classifies WatchTower and Friends (WTF) under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 4, 2026
Known limits
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