Aspire, a Singapore-based financial platform for businesses, has launched a revamped version of its Aspire for Startups program, offering early-stage companies access to more than $500,000 in partner rewards, financial incentives and operational support.
In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the updated program combines financial management tools, founder networking opportunities and startup support services aimed at helping companies reduce administrative burdens and focus on growth. The program includes priority onboarding within three to five days and access to startup specialists.
Eligible startups can receive cash bonuses and cashback incentives tied to AI-related spending during the first three months of participation.
Aspire also introduced Aspire Ignite, a support initiative focused on startups raising Seed and Series A funding rounds. Aspire Ignite includes an AI sandbox environment for founders to test products, as well as support for startups seeking expansion into the United States.
Besides, Aspire launched “Shortcut to YC,” an initiative designed to help eligible founders strengthen applications to Y Combinator. The company’s founders were part of Y Combinator’s W18 batch.
Moreover, the program includes FoundersXchange, a founder network offering peer support through online and offline channels, as well as access to investors and startup operators.
Asad Kalimi, Aspire’s Vice President of Partnerships and Sales, said the company aims to support startups through financial services, rewards and access to founder communities and investors. Aspire currently serves more than 50,000 founders globally and is backed by investors including Y Combinator, Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed.
The updated Aspire for Startups program is available to founders in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the United States.