Venture Capital

PSA International & Granite Asia launch $50M fund to scale global supply chain innovation

PSA International (PSA), a global port operator, and Granite Asia, a $11 billion private capital platform, announced Wednesday the launch of the $50 million G&P Strategic Innovation Fund.

Singapore’s Temasek buys 9% of Italian growth-equity firm FSI, deepening Italy bet

Temasek, a Singapore state-owned global investment company, has bought a 9 percent stake in FSI, an Italian growth-equity manager, and pledged to invest in its future funds.

Malaysia’s Jelawang Capital appoints Howard Soh as CEO

Soh brings two decades of investments, venture building and operating experience, built largely in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia.

Alpha JWC raises stake in Indonesia’s Kopi Kenangan in ongoing funding round

Alpha JWC, an early backer of Indonesian coffee chain Kopi Kenangan, has increased its stake in the company as part of an ongoing funding round, alongside founder Edward Tirtanata and existing investors.

[Central Asia Rising] Kazakhstan’s venture market is growing up — and looking to China

Kazakhstan’s venture capital ecosystem is still young, but Askar Bilisbekov, CEO and board member of Alem Capital Management, sees room for growth through more institutional capital, stronger international links and deeper ties with China.

Chinese and English consultation documents for Hong Kong's first five-year plan for 2026 to 2030

Hong Kong puts AI governance and fintech in first five-year plan

Hong Kong's first five-year plan sets out AI governance, fintech infrastructure, startup funding and commercialization measures through 2030.

Representatives of Canadia Impact Fund and Newwave at their seed investment signing in Phnom Penh

Canadia Impact Fund invests in Cambodian AI startup Newwave

Canadia Impact Fund has invested in Cambodian AI and software startup Newwave’s seed round, its second disclosed startup deal since launching in 2025.

Flam raises $40 million Series B for interactive AI content

Flam raised $40 million in a QED Investors-led Series B to develop interactive AI content tools and expand enterprise sales, with activity in India and Southeast Asia.

Japan’s Ricoh invests in Singapore mental-health platform Intellect via $20M venture fund

Japan's Ricoh has invested in Intellect, a Singapore-based workplace mental-health platform, through its corporate venture-capital fund, in the fund's first deal.

Pixxel raises $100M to expand Earth intelligence platform

Indian space technology company Pixxel has raised $100 million in a Series C round led by Temasek and Seraphim Space Investment Trust.