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Japan-based AnyMind expands into South Korea
AnyMind Group, a Japan-based technology company for the business supply chain, has on Monday announced that it has entered South Korea, with an office in Seoul, to initially help businesses in South Korea to expand into international markets whilst the company develops its domestic networks in South Korea.
November 6, 2023
News,Venture Capital,Singapore
Singapore venture capital firm Clay Capital closes second fund at $145M
Singapore-based venture capital firm Clay Capital has announced fund two, a $145 million global fund to reconnect and strengthen the link between human health and the health of the planet through innovative technology.
November 3, 2023
Singapore’s Engine Biosciences secures $27M in Series A extension led by Polaris Partners
Engine Biosciences, a Singapore-based company leveraging machine learning and high-throughput biology to discover and develop precision oncology medicines, has on Wednesday announced the completion of a $27 million Series A extension. The financing was led by Polaris Partners, with participation from both new and existing investors, bringing the total funds…
November 3, 2023
News,Venture Capital,Indonesia,Sustainability
Mandiri Capital Indonesia partners Investible to launch new global climate tech fund
Indonesian financial institution Bank Mandiri corporate venture capital subsidiary Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI) and Sydney and Singapore-based early stage venture capital firm Investible have teamed up to launch new global climate tech fund.
November 3, 2023
Singapore’s STACS launches Upgraded ESGpedia platform
Singapore-based environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data and technology solutions company STACS, has launched upgrades to its ESGpedia platform, offering digital tools to help businesses and financial institutions comply with the increasing ESG regulatory requirements across Europe and Asia.
November 3, 2023
South Korea’s Shinhan EZ enters Indonesian insurance market via partnership with Tap Insure
Shinhan EZ General Insurance, a subsdiairy of South Korean conglomerate Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd, is entering Indonesian insurance market via the partnership with Tap Insure, a strategic partner within the PasarPolis insurtech ecosystem.
November 3, 2023
MAS bars DBS Bank from acquiring new business ventures for six months after prolonged disruption
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed a six-month pause on DBS Bank Ltd’s (DBS Bank) non-essential information technology (IT) changes to ensure that the bank keeps sharp focus on restoring the resilience of its digital banking services.
November 2, 2023
News,Venture Capital,Philippines
US’s Chemonics invests $5M in Philippine venture builder Talino Venture Studios
United States consulting firm Chemonics International announced Monday that it has invested $5 million in Philippine venture builder Talino Venture Studios. Supported by the investment, the two firms will work together to build groundbreaking, impact-driven, scalable technology solutions for individuals and communities in emerging markets and beyond.
November 2, 2023
Indian venture capital firm Java Capital announces final close of fund at $6M
Java Capital, an India-based deep tech venture capital fund, has on Tuesday announced the final close of INR 50 crore ($6 million) fund. The fund has seen participation from established founders from the Indian startup ecosystem, high net worth individuals (HNIs) based in India, Middle East and the United States.
November 2, 2023