Venture Capital

Antler commits to investing into 30+ Indonesian startups in 2023

Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm with strong presence in Indonesia, said Wednesday it will continue its commitment to support aspiring founders and early-stage teams by providing backing from day zero along with a goal to invest in over 30 Indonesian startups in 2023.

Singapore’s Integra Partners launches new regional venture partner program to empower female entrepreneurs

Singapore-based venture capital firm Integra Partners (Integra) has on Tuesday announced the launch of Win With Women, the new venture partner program supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), designed to promote female participation in angel investing, venture capital and technology start-ups.

Singapore’s B Capital closes inaugural healthcare fund at $500M

B Capital, a Singapore-based multi-stage investment firm, has closed its inaugural B Capital Healthcare Fund I at $500 million. The fund which was in conjunction with B Capital Growth Fund III, will be allocated across the healthcare sector, from digital health to biotech.

Top five winners announced in MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Program Cohort 2

Top five winners have been announced in MYStartup Pre-Accelerator Programme Cohort 2 Demo Day, following a five-month intensive enrichment programme. The five winners are Acxyn, Boom Rocks, Certiify, IHX and Ulalive.

Grayscale Ventures announces the first close of its DevInfra focused micro-fund

Singapore-based venture capital firm Grayscale Ventures has on Monday announced the first close of their DevInfra and software as a service (SaaS) focused Pre-Seed fund.

JICA partners ANGIN to hold NINJA accelerator Demo Day in Indonesia

Government agency Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has partnered with Indonesian investment platform ANGIN on NINJA accelerator program 2022.

AC Ventures launches advisor community to support startups

Indonesia’s leading early-stage venture capital firm AC Ventures (ACV) has on Tuesday formally announced its latest value creation initiative in the form of an expert advisor community, designed to help startups achieve operational excellence from day one.

Malaysia’s Solarvest launches start-up program to encourage innovations in greentech, FinTech and renewable energy

Malaysian clean energy expert Solarvest Holdings Berhad has on Wednesday launched Solarvest Innovation Lab 2023 (SIL 2023), to encourage innovations in green technology (greentech), financial technology (FinTech) and renewable energy.

AI could be the ‘next big thing’ after internet & cloud, says Burda Principal Investments’ Christian Teichmann

In the interview, Burda Principal Investments CEO/Managing Director Christian Teichmann also shared the firm's plans and sectors in focus for 2023.

Global Brain partners with Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company on $39M corporate venture capital fund

Global Brain Corporation (Global Brain) and Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (Meiji Yasuda) have jointly established “Meiji Yasuda Future Innovation Fund L.P.” with JPY 5 billion ($39 million) of committed capital.