Venture Capital
TNGlobal Tracker: Southeast Asia (SEA) Monthly Funding Snapshot Dec 2025
The SEA Monthly Funding Tracker for December 2025 recorded a significant surge in total capital deployment, reaching $491.06 million across 17 rounds. This represents a substantial 49.7 percent increase month-on-month (November 2025: $328.0 million), although it reflects a slight 4.02 percent decrease compared to the same period last year (December 2024:…
Khazanah opens applications for EMP second cohort
Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad and its subsidiary, Jelawang Capital announced Thursday the opening of applications for the Emerging Fund Managers’ Program (EMP) second cohort.
500 Global announces promotion of Mei Chel Tan to Global Managing Partner
Global venture capital firm 500 Global announced Wednesday the promotion of Mei Chel Tan to Global Managing Partner.
VentureGrid officially launches as Southeast Asia’s Go-To platform for high-signal founder–mentor connections
VentureGrid, a curated mentorship-as-a-service marketplace connecting founders and entrepreneurs with experienced operators, investors, and advisors, has officially launched across Southeast Asia.
AppWorks closes Fund IV to lift total funds raised to $386M
Taiwan-based venture capital firm AppWorks has announced the final close of its fourth flagship venture capital fund, AppWorks Fund IV, at $165 million, bringing its total funds raised to $386 million.
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.
