SME FinancingEquity Crowdfunding

Equity Crowdfunding for Malaysian SMEs

Alixco runs SC-regulated Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) where Malaysian SMEs raise growth capital by selling shares to many investors — up to RM 20 million over the company’s lifetime (max RM 3 million per 12 months). Investors participate from RM 100 and earn a return through dividends or an eventual exit, making ECF an alternative to venture capital. Equity is illiquid and capital is at risk.

Up to RM 20M lifetimeEquity, not debtInvestors from RM 100SC-regulated (RMO)
Equity at a glance
Instrument
Shares (equity)
Investor return
Dividends and/or exit
Typical horizon
3 – 7 years (illiquid)
Raise cap
RM 20M lifetime · RM 3M / 12 months
Minimum investment
From RM 100
Regulator
SC Malaysia (RMO)

Caps are set by the Securities Commission Malaysia and exclude the founders’ own contribution. The exact round size, share price and terms are confirmed per campaign. Capital at risk; past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Is ECF right for you?

Equity or debt — pick the route that fits

Choose ECF if you want to…

  • Raise growth capital without repayments or interest
  • Bring on minority shareholders and share the upside
  • Scale over a 3–7 year horizon toward an exit
  • Turn customers and community into investors
Compare P2P vs ECF →

Consider P2P instead if you…

  • Need short-term financing repaid in instalments
  • Do not want to give up any equity
  • Want cash in about 7 working days
  • Have a specific invoice or working-capital need
See working capital financing →
How It Works

Your ECF round, step by step

1

Prepare

Get financials, a valuation and your pitch ready; Alixco runs due diligence and structures the round.

2

List

Your campaign goes live with a funding target and share price on the ECF marketplace.

3

Raise

Investors commit from RM 100; funds are held in trust until the target is reached.

4

Close & report

Funds are released, investors become minority shareholders via a nominee, and you report to them periodically.

FAQ

Equity crowdfunding — questions answered

How much equity can I raise via ECF in Malaysia?

Under the Securities Commission’s ECF framework, a Malaysian company can raise up to RM 20 million in total across its lifetime through equity crowdfunding, and up to RM 3 million within any 12-month period, excluding the founders’ own capital contribution. The exact target for a round is set per campaign based on your valuation and funding need.

What does an ECF round cost?

ECF is success-based: you pay a hosting fee on the funds successfully raised, set per campaign, plus preparation costs such as legal, valuation and due diligence. Unlike a loan there is no interest and no repayment schedule — your investors become shareholders. The exact fees are confirmed per campaign before you go live.

How long does an ECF campaign take?

Preparation and due diligence typically take a few weeks to a couple of months, depending on how ready your financials, valuation and documents are. The live campaign then runs for a defined window until the target is reached or the round closes.

What happens after the raise?

Funds are held in trust until the round closes, then released to your company. The new investors become minority shareholders — usually held through a nominee structure — and you report to them periodically. Their return comes from dividends and/or an eventual exit such as a trade sale or IPO, typically over a 3 to 7 year horizon. Equity is illiquid and capital is at risk.

Raise equity with Alixco

Create your account to explore an SC‑regulated ECF round, or call us to talk it through.