A trusted fund building Cambodia's entrepreneurial ecosystem
Khmer Enterprise (KE) is established as a trusted fund of the Royal Government of Cambodia to implement support programs and work directly with partners and beneficiaries.
It aims to mobilise, invest and manage resources — from all legitimate sources — to support the development of a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem, and to provide financial and non-financial support to related ecosystem builders: entrepreneurs, innovative startups, potential SMEs and partner institutions who participate in promoting entrepreneurial activities driving innovation and value-added creation in Cambodia's economy.
Est. 2019
To become the national platform for promoting entrepreneurial activities
លើកកម្ពស់ ផ្សារភ្ជាប់ & អភិវឌ្ឍ
Khmer Enterprise operates according to four guiding principles to achieve its mission.
▶ Watch our storySynergically support ecosystem building
Bring partners together to build a connected, self-reinforcing entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Financial & non-financial support
Fund startups and SMEs, and back them with training, consultation and legalization support.
Stimulate prioritised sectors
Encourage and stimulate growth in the prioritized sectors that matter most to Cambodia's economy.
Mobilise investors & VCs
Encourage local and international VCs and investors to invest in Cambodia's entrepreneurship ecosystem.
From entrepreneurs to founders — the full journey
One partner across the whole lifecycle: build the venture, fund the growth, scale to exit.
Entrepreneurs → Business Owners & Founders
Hands-on entrepreneurial skills training, business consultation and legalization support — matched to the right incubator, accelerator or mentor.
Access to Local · Regional · Global VCs
Seed funding, and matching with our partners, investors and venture-capital network to fuel fast-growing, scalable ventures.
Scalability to SECC · M&A · IPO
Assist companies to exit through direct investment, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), or an initial public offering (IPO).
Four programs, one ecosystem
Almost all our programs run on a public–private partnership and co-funding principle.
Entrepreneurial Culture Promotion
- Formal and non-formal education, newspapers, radio and TV content
- Online: digital platforms such as social media channels and online portals
- Arrange and/or join entrepreneurship events
- Support partners' programs in entrepreneurship training
- Public outreach programs to local schools and universities
Capacity Upgrading
- Developing entrepreneurial and management skills
- Productivity solutions
- Mentoring and other costs of joining the community
- Market readiness activities
- Business legalization & best practices
- Events, office space, roadshows and co-working space
Seed Funding
Committed capital from KE to stimulate ecosystem growth — for startups and SMEs. It comprises two functions: grant (preferably matching grant) and investment (preferably co-investment), across three development stages:
Networking
- Networking with start-up communities and networking groups
- Developing a platform to attract venture capital, talents and mentors
- Organising and sponsoring events
- Cooperating with national and international communities / partners
- Increasing official partnerships
- Identifying new investors, partners, start-ups and SMEs
Four sectors driving Cambodia's economy
Khmer Enterprise focuses its support on four prioritized sectors — each colour-coded, each across its own cross-cutting fields.
Agriculture
Supported across three cross-cutting fields: productivity, agro-processing and market.
Productivity
- Agritech
- Emerging & innovative agriculture methods
- Legal practices & regulation
Agro-processing
- Processing license & regulation (meats, grains, dairy, fruit & vegetables)
- Label, packaging & marketing
Market
- Local consumption
- Regional & international export
Manufacturing
Reinforced by focusing on import substitution and industrial / SME clusters.
Import substitution
- Promotes & enhances local products
- Strengthens supply chain for FDI firms
- Encourages use of local substitute products
Industrial / SME clusters
- SMEs inter-linked
- SMEs link up to local supply chain
ICT
Information & Communication Technology — technology startups, SME digital transformation and the digital environment.
Technology startups
- Bring new tech products & services to market
- Enhance existing products & services
- Apply new tech to traditional businesses
SME digital transformation
- Inventory · Accounting · HR & Payroll
- Legal obligations (registration, tax, accreditation)
- Increase media presence
Digital environment
- Human resource & digital talent
- Enabling infrastructure
Service
Targeting tourism, hospitality and logistics.
Tourism
- Souvenir & handicraft
- Diversify experiential experiences
- Tourist services & trip planner
Hospitality
- Accommodation
- Food & beverage
- Entertainment
Logistics
- Last-mile delivery
- Storage & warehouse
- Physical address
Build the ecosystem with us
There's a place for every kind of ecosystem builder — founders, mentors, partners and advisors.
Startups & SMEs
Startups, SMEs and micro-enterprises can join and receive support from Khmer Enterprise to effectively develop and validate a scalable, fast-growing business model — or to strengthen and enhance their enterprise growth.
Start-up: a company in a nascent stage seeking to develop and validate a scalable, fast-growing business model. SME: a self-sustainable company looking to scale and expand. Both can apply as an individual or a group.
Become a mentor to potential, vibrant start-ups, SMEs and young entrepreneurs — a great opportunity to share guidance and technical support to help them scale.
Business service providers — incubators, accelerators, associations and stakeholders — implementing program goals on a public–private, co-funding basis.
Seven members advising on KE's operation and strategic planning — four specialise in the prioritised sectors, three are strategic members.
Partner with KE to support the Cambodian startup and SME ecosystem through co-branding and co-sponsorship.
People behind the platform
A dedicated team connecting founders, mentors, partners and investors — building Cambodia's entrepreneurial future together.
A national platform you can build a future on
Government-mandated trust
Operating the Entrepreneurship Development Fund under Prakas No. 135 SHV/BrK and the Rectangular Strategy IV — real legitimacy behind every program.
Full-lifecycle support
One partner from first idea to IPO — culture, capacity, seed funding and exit support without switching providers.
Local to global capital
Direct access to a network of local, regional and international VCs and investors seeking Cambodian ventures.
Public–private co-funding
Almost all programs are built on partnership and co-funding — shared risk, shared reward, a genuinely collaborative ecosystem.
Latest opportunities
Live programs and calls from Khmer Enterprise — apply, compete and partner.
KE Assistance Package
Financial and non-financial assistance for SMEs & startups across all four prioritised sectors — now in its 16th round.
Scan & apply →
KE Startup Awards
National recognition for Cambodia's most promising startups. Submission deadlines are periodically extended — check the latest call.
Learn more →
Procurement & Tenders
Open bids and requests for proposals to supply and partner with Khmer Enterprise programs.
ke-procurement@khmerenterprise.info
Ready to build the next Cambodian success story?
Whether you're a founder, a mentor or a potential partner — Khmer Enterprise is your platform. Let's grow the ecosystem together.
Let's start the conversation
Reach the Khmer Enterprise team directly, or send an application and we'll get back to you.