OCBC Malaysia’s first-of-its-kind serial entrepreneur programme has gained strong momentum among SMEs, securing approved financing exceeding RM1.6 billion since its pilot phase just over a year ago.    

The OCBC Serial Entrepreneur programme is designed to support serial entrepreneurs who own multiple businesses and are continuously building, scaling and diversifying their ventures. Unlike traditional banking models that evaluate businesses as a separate entity, this programme takes a holistic view by assessing the strengths and potential of entrepreneurs’ entire portfolio. The Bank provides financing solutions and support that enable visionary entrepreneurs to navigate the complexities of managing multiple businesses with ease, flexibility and speed.  

Speaking at a recent OCBC Serial Entrepreneur event in Kuching to introduce the programme to Sarawak, OCBC Malaysia Managing Director and Head of Wholesale Banking Mr Jeffrey Teoh said he was pleased with the positive response from entrepreneurs and expressed confidence that the programme will greatly benefit entrepreneurs in Sarawak too. 

“Since the official launch of OCBC Serial Entrepreneur in Kuala Lumpur in July 2025, we have onboarded more than 100 new keyperson customers, demonstrating its effectiveness in addressing the unique needs of serial entrepreneurs. We are now excited to bring the programme to Sarawak, a state experiencing a thriving renewable energy sector, expanding digital infrastructure, and progressive policies. With this development, a new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging, and we want to support and empower them to capture the opportunities through the OCBC Serial Entrepreneur programme,” he said. 

Elaborating on the programme, Mr Teoh said the bank supports serial entrepreneurs through a dedicated group of Relationship Managers who assist and advise the keyperson through a comprehensive financial and banking roadmap tailored for their business growth, with a focus on their entire business growth portfolio rather than evaluating each business in isolation. 

“What makes this programme unique is our holistic credit approach. We assess the entrepreneur’s overall track record and strategic vision, not just the financials of individual entities. This means we can support ventures even before they are incorporated, making it a game-changer for founders to be ready to scale again. We have always believed that SMEs are the backbone of Malaysia’s economy, and this belief drives our innovation, investments, and partnerships,” he added.

Besides providing capital financing, the OCBC Serial Entrepreneur programme equips entrepreneurs with the tools and support they need for their next business venture and helps them grow confidently. From payment and collection services to industry-specific banking solutions, OCBC Malaysia provides customised support at every stage of the entrepreneur’s journey to enable the serial entrepreneur to focus on growing their businesses without having to navigate the burden of traditional banking models. 

For more information on the OCBC Serial Entrepreneur programme, please visit www.ocbc.com.my/serial 

OCBC Malaysia comprises OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and its Islamic banking subsidiary OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad.

OCBC Malaysia is part of the Singapore-based OCBC Group, the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets.  It has been named Malaysia’s “Bank of the Year” for two consecutive years by London-based publication The Banker.