Expando AI™ Won 3rd Place at Plug and Play APAC Competition in Paris
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Last Updated: 14 Nov 2025
PARIS, FRANCE—14 November 2025—Expando AI™, a company focused on simplifying partner operations for growing businesses, has won 3rd place at the Paris semi-finals of the 9th China Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition, hosted by Plug and Play APAC. With this achievement, Expando AI™ has qualified for the Grand Finale in Shenzhen, China.
The semi-finals brought together 25 international startups, each presenting solutions to global business challenges. Expando AI™ drew attention for its partner-management platform, designed to help companies manage partner recruitment, engagement, deal tracking, and payouts, reducing repetitive administrative work.
Presenting in Paris was particularly meaningful for the founder, who returned to their home city to share the team’s progress. The semi-final stage also allowed Expando AI™ to reconnect with key supporters in the global entrepreneurship community.
“Winning 3rd place in Paris is a proud moment for our team. It validates our approach to helping companies manage partner networks more effectively. We look forward to presenting in Shenzhen and exploring new growth opportunities,” said the founder of Expando AI™.
The Grand Finale in Shenzhen will bring together winners from multiple regions, providing Expando AI™ with a platform to introduce the potential of Partner-Led Growth to investors, corporate partners, and potential customers.
For further information, please contact:
Co-Founder & CEO: xavier@expando.ai
Global Growth Lead: wilbert@expando.ai
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About Expando AI™:
Expando AI™ is an AI-powered partnership management software designed for B2B SaaS companies. It helps businesses launch, source, track, and reward client referrals worldwide. The platform's key features include a marketplace to discover and connect with vetted partners, a centralized dashboard for partner management, a collaboration portal, and automated systems for commission calculations and payouts.
About Plug and Play APAC:
Plug and Play APAC is the Asia Pacific arm of Plug and Play, the world's largest innovation platform. We connect the brightest startups with the biggest corporations to drive technological advancement. Our platform offers industry-focused accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and in-house venture capital, fostering a dynamic ecosystem across 35+ cities globally.
PARIS, FRANCE—14 November 2025—Expando AI™, a company focused on simplifying partner operations for growing businesses, has won 3rd place at the Paris semi-finals of the 9th China Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition, hosted by Plug and Play APAC. With this achievement, Expando AI™ has qualified for the Grand Finale in Shenzhen, China.
The semi-finals brought together 25 international startups, each presenting solutions to global business challenges. Expando AI™ drew attention for its partner-management platform, designed to help companies manage partner recruitment, engagement, deal tracking, and payouts, reducing repetitive administrative work.
Presenting in Paris was particularly meaningful for the founder, who returned to their home city to share the team’s progress. The semi-final stage also allowed Expando AI™ to reconnect with key supporters in the global entrepreneurship community.
“Winning 3rd place in Paris is a proud moment for our team. It validates our approach to helping companies manage partner networks more effectively. We look forward to presenting in Shenzhen and exploring new growth opportunities,” said the founder of Expando AI™.
The Grand Finale in Shenzhen will bring together winners from multiple regions, providing Expando AI™ with a platform to introduce the potential of Partner-Led Growth to investors, corporate partners, and potential customers.
For further information, please contact:
Co-Founder & CEO: xavier@expando.ai
Global Growth Lead: wilbert@expando.ai
—
About Expando AI™:
Expando AI™ is an AI-powered partnership management software designed for B2B SaaS companies. It helps businesses launch, source, track, and reward client referrals worldwide. The platform's key features include a marketplace to discover and connect with vetted partners, a centralized dashboard for partner management, a collaboration portal, and automated systems for commission calculations and payouts.
About Plug and Play APAC:
Plug and Play APAC is the Asia Pacific arm of Plug and Play, the world's largest innovation platform. We connect the brightest startups with the biggest corporations to drive technological advancement. Our platform offers industry-focused accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and in-house venture capital, fostering a dynamic ecosystem across 35+ cities globally.
PARIS, FRANCE—14 November 2025—Expando AI™, a company focused on simplifying partner operations for growing businesses, has won 3rd place at the Paris semi-finals of the 9th China Innovation & Entrepreneurship International Competition, hosted by Plug and Play APAC. With this achievement, Expando AI™ has qualified for the Grand Finale in Shenzhen, China.
The semi-finals brought together 25 international startups, each presenting solutions to global business challenges. Expando AI™ drew attention for its partner-management platform, designed to help companies manage partner recruitment, engagement, deal tracking, and payouts, reducing repetitive administrative work.
Presenting in Paris was particularly meaningful for the founder, who returned to their home city to share the team’s progress. The semi-final stage also allowed Expando AI™ to reconnect with key supporters in the global entrepreneurship community.
“Winning 3rd place in Paris is a proud moment for our team. It validates our approach to helping companies manage partner networks more effectively. We look forward to presenting in Shenzhen and exploring new growth opportunities,” said the founder of Expando AI™.
The Grand Finale in Shenzhen will bring together winners from multiple regions, providing Expando AI™ with a platform to introduce the potential of Partner-Led Growth to investors, corporate partners, and potential customers.
For further information, please contact:
Co-Founder & CEO: xavier@expando.ai
Global Growth Lead: wilbert@expando.ai
—
About Expando AI™:
Expando AI™ is an AI-powered partnership management software designed for B2B SaaS companies. It helps businesses launch, source, track, and reward client referrals worldwide. The platform's key features include a marketplace to discover and connect with vetted partners, a centralized dashboard for partner management, a collaboration portal, and automated systems for commission calculations and payouts.
About Plug and Play APAC:
Plug and Play APAC is the Asia Pacific arm of Plug and Play, the world's largest innovation platform. We connect the brightest startups with the biggest corporations to drive technological advancement. Our platform offers industry-focused accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and in-house venture capital, fostering a dynamic ecosystem across 35+ cities globally.
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