Venture Capital
SGInnovate: Singapore’s early-stage emerging tech startups total funding up 59 percent on year to $402M in 2023
Singapore’s early-stage emerging tech startups saw an uptick in funding in 2023, with total funding climbing to $402 million in 2023, up 59 percent from $253 million in 2022, SGInnovate said Tuesday.
Malaysia aims to create 900 startups by 2026 via AI Sandbox program
Malaysia aims to create 900 startups by 2026 via its artificial intelligence (AI) sandbox program.
Malaysia’s MYStartup, NEXEA shortlist 25 tech startups for third accelerator program
MYStartup, a national project initiated by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) in Malaysia and developed by Cradle Fund, has in partnership with NEXEA, a venture capital and startup accelerator firm, kicked off its third accelerator program by shortlisting a total of 25 promising tech startups.
Toyota Ventures raises another $300M to expand early-stage investments in frontier technology, climate solutions
Toyota Ventures, the early-stage venture capital arm of Toyota, has announced a total of$300 million funds to expand its investments in startups developing disruptive technologies and business models at the forefront of innovation.
Malaysia to launch Single Window Initiative to strengthen startup ecosystem
The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) of Malaysia will be launching the Single Window Initiative to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem by streamlining processes and consolidating resources under one platform.
India’s Filter Capital announces final close of $97M for its inaugural fund
Filter Capital, a technology-focused growth investment firm based in India, has announced the successful final close of its first fund – Filter Capital India Fund I at a total corpus of 800 crores ($97 million).
B Capital announces two appointments to expand climate investment platform
B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, has on Thursday announced two appointments to further expand its climate investment platform.
B Capital sees opportunities in late-stage growth investing despite fundraising woes [Q&A]
In the interview, B Capital General Partner Sami Ahmad also shared B Capital's strategy and plans for the latest fund, among others.
Malaysia unveils blueprint for venture capital growth and economic empowerment
Malaysia has on Monday unveiled a blueprint for venture capital growth and economic empowerment. Crafted through meticulous collaboration and strategic foresight, this roadmap is set to ignite innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and drive economic growth across the nation.
GGV Capital Asia rebrands as Granite Asia
GGV Capital, a global venture firm, has rebranded its Asian operations as Granite Asia, reflecting the plan to become the region’s leading multi-asset investment platform.
