Venture Capital
More corporate professionals becoming startup Founders – Angel Central
More corporate professionals are becoming startup Founders, Angel Central, the angel investor club in ASEAN, said in a survey on Wednesday.
Cradle partners Wippd to accelerate global innovation into Malaysia, Southeast Asia
Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), Malaysia’s focal point agency for startup ecosystem under the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), has formalized a strategic collaboration with United Kingdom-based strategy consulting firm, wippd ltd, under the Cradle Innovation Advisory (CIA) initiative.
Granite Asia secures over $350M first close led by Temasek, Khazanah, and Indonesia Investment Authority
Singapore-based investment firm Granite Asia has completed the first close of its Pan-Asia private credit strategy, Libra Hybrid, securing over $350 million.
The Radical Fund launches AI-native studio to build next generation of climate and AI ventures across Southeast Asia, Middle East
The Radical Fund, Southeast Asia’s climate-focused venture capital firm, has announced the launch of The Studio, UTOPIA’s artificial intelligence (AI)-native venture builder supporting high-potential founders and technical experts across the Global South.
Sunway iLabs and Jetro prepare four AI and deeptech Japanese startups for entry into Malaysia, ASEAN
Sunway Innovation Labs (Sunway iLabs), the innovation lab and corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of Sunway Group, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Kuala Lumpur, have concluded the J-StarX Malaysia Deep Tech Program (MYTech) 2025 to accelerate four Japanese startups’ expansion into Malaysia and the ASEAN region.
Gobi Partners expands to Japan with JR East’s TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars’ Hub
Gobi Partners, one of Asia’s most active venture capital firms, has entered Japan through JR East’s TAKANAWA GATEWAY Link Scholars’ Hub (LiSH) as a Global Network Partner, marking a decisive step in connecting Japan’s innovation frontier with Southeast Asia’s growth markets.
NTT Group establishes its first Southeast Asia startup investment vehicle in Singapore
Japan-based NTT DOCOMO Ventures, Inc. and NTT Finance Corporation will jointly establish a new investment vehicle in Singapore, Synexia Ventures Pte. Ltd., aimed at strengthening collaboration with promising startups in Southeast Asia.
Philippine total capital raised falls 32 percent on year in 2025 – Gobi Partners
2025 marked a cooler year for Philippine startup funding, with total capital raised falling 32 percent and deal volume down 54 percent year-on-year from 2024, Gobi Partners said Wednesday.
Canadia Impact Fund launches in Cambodia with debut investment in Jalat Logistics
Cambodia’s technology sector has taken a landmark step into ASEAN’s corporate-venture-capital (CVC) ecosystem with the launch of Canadia Impact Fund Co. (CIFC), a new investment fund backed by Canadia Group, a diversified conglomerate.
Singapore’s TGV hits two major portfolio milestones – Forge Global’s $660M acquisition; Animoca Brands’ planned Nasdaq listing
True Global Ventures (TGV), the Singapore-based global venture capital firm investing in artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology companies, have celebrated a historic week in the United States as Forge Global's $660 million acquisition and Animoca Brands' planned Nasdaq listing mark defining moments for the firm's Funds 4 and 5.
