BEAM (Platform)
| Official BEAM Logo BEAM Official Logo | |
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Type of site | Instant Messaging, Social Network, Web portal |
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| Owner | Kenneth Ho (CEO), Wallace Ho (COO), Benjamin Tan |
| Website | beam |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Free |
| Launched | 11th August 2016 |
| Current status | Active |
BEAM is a business instant messaging and social networking service based in Singapore. It was founded by software developer and angel investor Kenneth Ho alongside Wallace Ho and Benjamin Tan, who are Malaysians. The service was officially launched in April 2016, and incorporated on 11th August 2016 upon raising the first round of venture capital financing [1][2][3].
BEAM (short for "Bridging Entrepreneurs And Movers") initially started out as a community event to connect Malaysian entrepreneurs with each other to foster warm introductions and business collaborations [4]. As the event(s) gained increased popularity across the country, the founders proceeded to launching a mobile app to create a more seamless communication experience between event attendees[5]. Since then, BEAM has evolved into becoming one of the largest online hubs for business in SouthEast Asia, ANZ, and Japan [6][7].
BEAM may be accessed by a large range of desktops, laptops, tablet computers, and smartphones over the Internet and mobile networks. After registering to use the website or mobile app, visitors can create a user profile indicating their name, designation, work/company information, and more[8]. Users can follow other users to receive updates, exchange messages, broadcast status updates, submit fundraising proposals to investors [9], apply for job positions, RSVP for events, and read news articles on the platform .
BEAM generates most of its revenue from premium subscriptions allowing users to increase account privileges, access premium content, and further verify their account for authenticity.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Tech in Asia - Connecting Asia's startup ecosystem". www.techinasia.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- ↑ "BEAM Raises SEED Round from TinkBig Ventures to drive startsups throughout SEA". Techsauce.
- ↑ "BEAM secures a six-digit seed funding from Tinkbig Venture to scale operations in Southeast Asia | The Tech Portal". The Tech Portal. 2016-10-12. Retrieved 2017-11-08.
- ↑ "BEAM aims to transform the startup ecosystem into a community". Digital News Asia. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- ↑ "This Singaporean app wants to link up every participant in the regional tech ecosystem". e27. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- ↑ "BEAM launches new platform to help startups raise funds, aims to get more private investors involved in startup funding". e27. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- ↑ Su (2017-05-24). "This M'sian Job Platform Believes That 140 Characters Is All It Takes To Get You Hired". Vulcan Post. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- ↑ "Singapore: BEAM launches mobile app to link startup professionals - DealStreetAsia". www.dealstreetasia.com. Retrieved 2017-11-07.
- ↑ "BEAM launches new platform to help startups raise funds, aims to get more private investors involved in startup funding". Retrieved 2017-11-11.
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