Venture Capital
500 Global closes $143M across early-stage & growth vehicles for Southeast Asia; ropes in Khazanah, KWAP & EPF as LPs
Limited partners (LPs) across its early-stage and growth investment vehicles include a sovereign wealth fund, public and private pension funds like Khazanah Nasional Bhd, Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP], and Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Vynn Capital announces partnership with Marubeni Malaysia to drive innovation & growth
The partnership brings together Vynn Capital's local network in the Southeast Asia region and expertise in identifying and nurturing promising startups and Marubeni Malaysia's extensive network and deep industry knowledge.
Singapore’s Play Ventures’ Fund I generates 1.5 times return in less than four years
Singapore-based gaming venture capital firm Play Ventures announced Monday that its debut Fund I has generated a return of 1.5 times to investors in distributed capital (DPI) in less than four years. With 20 companies remaining in the portfolio and six years to go in the fund lifetime, that figure is set to further increase significantly.
Plug and Play partners Enterprise Singapore to launch program to support Singapore startups’ US expansion
United States-based accelerator firm Plug and Play has partnered with Singaporean government agency Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) to launch of the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) San Francisco Acceleration Program, providing an opportunity for Singapore startups to explore and expand their products in the dynamic tech hub of San Francisco and the…
Philippine venture builder AHG Lab raises $4M to empower more entrepreneurs
AHG Lab, the independent venture builder in the Philippines, has secured a total of $4 million in Pre-Series A funding aimed at fueling the growth of the venture builder, its portfolio of ventures and programs, and the wider startup ecosystem. The investors of this round includes a United States family office and two Filipino family offices: the Rufino…
AC Ventures’ Helen Wong on Indonesia’s path to the next decade: progress & prospects
In this episode of the “Going-abroad” live program hosted by TechNode Group Founder and CEO Dr. Lu Gang, AC Ventures Managing Partner Helen Wong shared her views on Indonesia, the attractiveness the country has to offer. She also shared her investment strategy and AC Ventures' future plans, among others.
MRANTI launches Malaysia innovation matching platform to propel commercialization rate
The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) has on Wednesday announced the launch of the Malaysia Technology Commercialization Platform (MATCH), in a strategic move to provide stronger links for the technology innovation ecosystem.
Antler appoints serial entrepreneur Frank Kang as Associate Partner and Country Head for Malaysia
Singapore-based venture capital firm Antler has on Wednesday announced the appointment of Frank Kang as Associate Partner for Malaysia. This senior-level appointment further strengthens Antler's commitment to investing in early-stage startups and backing exceptional founders in the region.
FWD Startup Studio Accelerator application is open to Asia-based startups to apply
Application for FWD Startup Studio Accelerator Program is now open, with a focus on Asia-based startups that are venture-backed in insurtech or adjacent verticals. FWD Startup Studio, in collaboration with 1337 Ventures, is thrilled to announce the 5th cohort of FWD Startup Studio Accelerator, a game-changing 13-week program designed to catapult insurtech…
Haymarket HQ launches Southeast Asia Tech Immersion Mission to support Australian firms to explore opportunities in SEA
Haymarket HQ, an Australia-based go-to-market accelerator, has on Thursday announced the launch of the Southeast Asia Tech Immersion Mission, which is funded by Investment NSW, to support tech companies and investors from Sydney’s Tech Central interested in exploring and connecting with the region’s ecosystem.
