Venture Capital
The Edgeof to acquire SoftBank Ventures Asia to establish Pan-Asian ecosystem for pioneering startups
The Edgeof, a newly formed ecosystem builder and venture capital entity in Singapore, announced Wednesday that it will acquire SoftBank Ventures Asia Corp (SBVA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Japanese investment bank SoftBank Group Corp. (SBG), to establish a Pan-Asian ecosystem for pioneering startups.
The K-Startup Grand Challenge 2023 opens its doors to Malaysia
The K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), a startup accelerator program supported by the South Korean government, has opened its doors to Malaysia.
Kairous Capital to establish Malaysia-China Digital Cooperation Council & development fund to invest in tech sector in both countries
MCDCC also announced the establishment of the Malaysia-China Digital Cooperation & Development Fund to invest up to MYR1 billion ($226.28 million) in digital technology sectors, including digital applications, industrial big data, advanced manufacturing technology, industrial technology, and other sectors in Malaysia and China.
Harriet partners Artesian, Wavemaker Partners, Wavemaker Impact, B Capital and 1982 to launch The Female Founder Series
Harriet, the leading platform championing female founders, has partnered with venture capital firms Artesian, Wavemaker Partners, Wavemaker Impact, B Capital, and 1982 Ventures to launch "The Female Founder Series".
Petronas plans to expand corporate venture capital arm with up to $200M – report
Malaysia's government has been wanting to boost and support the local startup ecosystem with various initiatives and policies. On Thursday, Malaysia’s sovereign fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad announced the launch of the Future Malaysia Program to support the local start-up ecosystem of entrepreneurs, start-ups, venture capital, and corporate venture programs…
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.
