Venture Capital

AVV announces $6M investment in six Vietnamese startups over next six months

AVV, a Vietnam-based early-stage venture capital firm, aims to invest $6 million in six startups over the next six months through its second flagship fund, AVV Fund 2.

ANGIN announces new investments in Collabit and Arconesia

Indonesian investment platform ANGIN has announced its latest investments in Collabit and Arconesia, two Indonesian startups committed to driving sustainable impact through innovative business models.

Singapore’s Investigate VC launches $500M global fund series

Investigate VC, a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm focused on high-growth startups with defensible network effects, has announced the launch of its new fund series - Fund 2 (I-III).

Brinc launches Brinc Korea with acquisition of Next Stage Venture Studio

Brinc, the global venture accelerator with a portfolio spanning climate tech, AI, and IoT, has officially entered the South Korean market by acquiring Next Stage Venture Studio, a Seoul-based accelerator launched in 2024. The acquisition marks the first time a global accelerator has acquired a domestic accelerator in South Korea, signaling Brinc’s deepening…

Thailand’s A2D Ventures enters India via cross-border partnership with We Founder Circle

A2D Ventures, a Thailand-based venture capital firm and startup investing platform, has entered India through a strategic partnership with We Founder Circle (WFC), an India-based angel investment syndicates.

Singapore’s Granite Asia announces $250M first anchor close of private credit strategy

Singapore's venture capital firm Granite Asia has secured over $250 million in anchor commitments for its private credit strategy, Libra Hybrid Capital Fund, ahead of the official fund launch.

UNDP, Trigger team up to support Singapore startups with smarter investment

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Trigger Asset Management (Trigger) have launched a partnership aimed at unlocking capital and strengthening support for startups and businesses advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Cocoon Capital announces first close of $50M Fund III to accelerate Southeast Asia’s enterprise and deep tech startups

Cocoon Capital, a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firms, has announced the first close of its third fund, Cocoon Capital Fund III, securing $30 million in commitments towards a target of $50 million.

Zoho forges strategic partnership with Cradle to empower Malaysia’s startup ecosystem

Zoho Corporation, an India-based technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), an early stage start-up influencer, to empower Malaysia’s startup ecosystem.

Bee Alternatives Management acquires JAFCO Asia to strengthen presence in venture capital

Bee Alternatives Management Ltd. (BAM), the equity holding company of Malaysia-based Bee Alternatives Limited (BAL), announced Wednesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in JAFCO Investment (Asia Pacific) Ltd. (JAFCO Asia) from JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. (JAFCO).