Venture Capital
Vietnam’s private capital surges to $4.5B as PE hits record-high, IPO remains shut for technology
After two years of correction that saw deal volumes shrink and investor caution set in, Vietnam's private capital market rebounded to $4.5 billion in 2025, according to the Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report.
Singapore captures 99 percent of SEA’s $1.2B AI infrastructure funding – Tracxn
Southeast Asia's artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure has drawn $1.2 billion funding from 2019 to 2026, with Singapore captured for about 99 percent of all the disclosed funding, Tracxn said Thursday.
Singapore’s venture funding falls to $4.6B in 2025 as investors demand more from startups
Singapore's venture capital market contracted sharply in 2025, recording 472 deals worth a combined $4.6 billion, a 35 percent decline in deal volume and a 34 percent drop in deal value compared to the year prior, according to the Singapore Venture Funding Landscape 2025 released on Thursday.
Japan’s Genesia Ventures closes $113M Fund IV to back seed-stage startups across Asia
Japan's Genesia Ventures has completed the final close of its fourth fund at $113 million, with the capital earmarked for seed-stage startups across Japan, Southeast Asia, and India.
Pacific Channel acquires ENGIE Factory APAC, expanding climate-tech platform into Southeast Asia
Australasian venture capital firm Pacific Channel announced Tuesday the acquisition of ENGIE Factory Asia-Pacific Pte Ltd, along with the portfolio of securities it holds in seven early-stage climate-tech ventures focused on solar solutions, cooling, climate markets, sustainable housing, bioenergy, and data center efficiency.
Australia commits $10M to climate investment fund of Vietnam’s Do Ventures
The Australian Government has committed up to $10 million to Fund II of Vietnam's Do Ventures , in order to support climate-focused businesses in Vietnam and strengthening the country’s climate investment market.
Vietnam’s renewable energy startup Stride raises $15M in Series B round as Touchstone partially exits
Vietnam-based solar energy startup Stride has raised $15 million in a Series B funding round, while early investor Touchstone Partners announced a partial exit from the company.
SC and Bursa Malaysia propose Leap Market enhancements
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (Bursa Malaysia) have on Monday proposed enhancements to Bursa Malaysia’s LEAP Market, the main platform for early-stage and emerging companies.
Singapore’s financial platform Aspire launches startup program with $500K in founder benefits
Aspire, a Singapore-based financial platform for businesses, has launched a revamped version of its Aspire for Startups program, offering early-stage companies access to more than $500,000 in partner rewards, financial incentives and operational support.
LOTTE Ventures Vietnam seeks investment opportunities of $1M in high-growth sectors
LOTTE Ventures Vietnam, the venture capital arm of South Korean chaebol LOTTE Group, is seeking multiple investment opportunities of up to $1 million.
