Partnerships

Reach Southeast Asia's
Highest-Signal Founder Community.

Two weekly events. 2,500+ community members. 1,200+ operators on WhatsApp. Podcast and newsletter launching Q2 2026. Founders, VCs, and senior engineers building across SEA.

★★★★★4.6/5 from 116 MeetUp reviews·100+ attendees / week·40+ countries represented
2,500+
Community Members
1,200+
WhatsApp Members
100+
Per-Week Attendance
4.6★
/116 MeetUp Reviews

Who's in the room

The audience you're actually buying access to.

Who attends

  • Startup founders40%
  • Senior engineers / PMs25%
  • Investors & angels15%
  • Operators & advisors20%

What they do

  • Pre-seed → Series B founders
  • SaaS, AI, fintech, e-commerce, dev tools
  • $50k–$5M+ MRR brackets
  • Building for SEA + global markets
  • Based across 40+ countries

The channels you reach

Six surfaces where your brand can integrate naturally — not as a banner.

Live Events

2× weekly

100+ founders, operators, and VCs in the room every week — Networking Nights and "How I AI" sessions.

WhatsApp Community

1,200+ members

Daily-active group of SEA-based founders, engineers, and investors.

Podcast

Launching Q2 2026

Founder interviews recorded at BSTC events. Pre-roll and per-episode placements available.

BSTC Weekly

Launching Q2 2026

Curated weekly newsletter for the BSTC audience. Sponsor slot in every issue.

Blog & SEO

30+ SEA founder guides

Top-ranking content read by SEA founders researching VCs, taxes, hiring, and more.

Founder Dinners

8–12 / quarter

Invite-only, 12-seat dinners with funded founders. Co-host slots reserved for partners.

Why sponsor BSTC

We're not a conference. We're a recurring weekly community — 52 chances to engage instead of one.

Banner ads with no context

In-room with your exact ICP

Vanity metrics

Real conversations at the table

One-time conference exposure

Recurring weekly community presence

No feedback loop

Direct attendee interaction + post-event reports

Sponsorship tiers

Pricing visible, no haggling. Custom packages also available.

Supporting Sponsor

Per Event

$2,000per event

Targeted single-event exposure to our builder audience.

  • Logo on MeetUp event page
  • 60-second on-stage mention by host
  • Optional table presence at event
  • Recap recognition (WhatsApp + LinkedIn)
  • Logo on /sponsors page
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Most Popular

Community Partner

Quarterly

$9,600per quarter

Sustained presence and deeper integration across a full quarter.

  • Everything in Supporting
  • 8 events per quarter
  • Quarterly value-driven talk (10–15 min)
  • Dedicated social feature post
  • Founder dinner co-host (1 per quarter)
  • Co-authored case study on the BSTC blog
  • Post-event sponsor report
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Strategic Partner

Annual

$36,000per year

Limited to 2 per year

Own a category in the BSTC ecosystem with year-round, exclusive presence.

  • Everything in Community Partner ×4
  • Category exclusivity (one per vertical)
  • Naming rights on a recurring series
  • Podcast pre-roll (full year)
  • Quarterly strategy sessions with founders
  • Annual Summit presence
  • Custom activations
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All tiers include sponsor logo on /sponsors, mention in event recap posts, and a quarterly performance report.

Premium opportunity

“How I Build with AI” series sponsor

Be the presenting sponsor of BSTC's most content-rich event format. Every session generates video clips, podcast episodes, blog posts, and social content — all co-branded with your logo.

  • Presenting sponsor: "How I Build with AI, presented by [You]"
  • Logo on all content — videos, podcast, blog, social
  • Product featured in builds (when authentic and relevant)
  • One season = 6–12 sessions of branded content
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What the room says

The quality of people in the room is unmatched. I've met more relevant connections at one BSTC event than six months of conferences.

BSTC Member

SaaS Founder, Series A

Thank you very much Bali Startup and Tech for being one of the best tech communities in Bali. Super social and community vibe — so needed especially when everyone is scaling with AI.

Mia

Founder / CEO

The 'no hard selling' rule changes everything. You can have real conversations without watching your back.

BSTC Member

Angel Investor

Frequently asked

Can we sponsor a single specific event?+

Yes. Supporting Sponsor packages are per-event and let you choose which Networking Night or "How I AI" session to attach to.

Is the attendee list shareable?+

Opt-in only. We share contact details for attendees who explicitly consent at registration.

What's the typical sponsor profile?+

VC funds, B2B SaaS targeting founders, dev tools, infrastructure, fintech, and SEA-resident services (legal, banking, coworking).

Do you offer category exclusivity?+

Yes — included in the Strategic Partner tier. Limited to 2 partners per year, one per vertical.

Can we co-create content?+

Yes. Community Partner and Strategic Partner tiers include co-created content (podcast episodes, dinner topics, blog case studies).

What's the lead time?+

2–4 weeks for event sponsorship, 6+ weeks for quarterly partnerships.

What are the payment terms?+

50% on signature, 50% on activation start. Annual partners can elect quarterly billing.

Can we get a custom package?+

Anything outside these tiers — book an intro call and we'll tailor it.

Let's build something
memorable in SEA.

Tell us about your goals. We'll come back within 48 hours with a tailored package.

Or email hello@bstc.community