DOTCONNECTOR

COMPANY DETAILS

SUMMARY

dotConnector is a business connectivity platform for B2B technology companies. The platform matches suitable technology products and services with buyers and partners, which facilitates cross-border technology discovery and business matching.

PROBLEM

Companies are constantly seeking technology for innovation and operational reasons. Apart from technology events and business network, there isn’t a comprehensive directory for tech solutions that is universal enough to be used by all companies. This leads to 90% of B2B solutions worldwide being beyond the reach of companies that are in need.

SOLUTION

The solution needs to address a few key factors – accessibility, ease of use and value proposition.

dotConnector will help businesses to be discovered by high intent technology seekers regardless of limitations of geography, language, lacking digital marketing etc which makes it highly accessible.

Intuitive to use for business users similar to LinkedIn and provides intelligent business matching for its users which helps obtaining highly qualified business leads automatically.

PRODUCT

dotConnector is a FREE digital platform that connects the fragmented cross-border landscape of technology solutions. Its main features are cross-border discoverability, business matching and verification methods in order to zoom into authentic technology providers.

TRACTION

dotConnector will be launched in Malaysia and Indonesia, and is estimated to acquire 11,000+ technology businesses within 12 months. We will expand into other SEA markets in year 2 where we project to acquire 60,000+ businesses.

CUSTOMERS

The target customers are any B2B technology businesses.

BUSINESS MODEL

At the entry level, each company will be able to create free profiles which gives access to listings, technology search and 20 free mails. There are limitation to the search capability at the entry level.

The premium packages offer full capability and is differentiated for SME (or startups) and Corporates, based on number of users.

MARKET

The addressable technology market is approximately 3 million companies globally. dotConnector is projected to connect over 500,000 tech companies globally in 3 years.

COMPETITION

The indirect competitors are Capterra, G2 and Product Hunt, they are listing directories with a combined listing size below 150,000 products only, focused highly on North America and Europe.

FUNDING

We are raising a maximum of RM 1.85 million at RM 8 million pre-money valuation. For early investors, we offer a 35% discount on the valuation. (Minimum: RM 50,000)

VISION

dotConnector aims to solve the cross-border discovery and business matching challenges by overcoming challenges such as language and limitations of Search Engine Optimisation.

INVESTORS

We are looking for investors who understand the B2B market space and are excited about being part of a data company.

FOUNDERS

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, FOUNDER
Paranee Damodaran is a market access specialist and innovation advisor for large corporates. Spearheaded MDEC’s globalization program for 5 years and extensive working experience in ICT, media and government sectors.

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, CO-FOUNDER
Arulchelvam Arulampalam is a highly experienced digital platform founder/ evangelist and telco professional with prior postings and consulting to companies like Axiata, Qualcomm and Lifesight.

TEAM

CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER
Igusti Manik is a Silicon Valley based tech entrepreneur with a track record of building successful technologies and business development in Southeast Asia, especially Indonesia.