Venture Capital

Behind the scenes of Synagistics’ historic de-SPAC listing

For Synagistics, its de-SPAC last October represented a strategic opportunity for the Singapore-based data-driven digital solutions provider. Co-founder Zanetta Lee said the listing gave it a platform to grow its business in both Southeast Asia and Greater China.

Clime Capital’s second SEA clean energy fund achieves maximum capitalization with $175M committed

Clime Capital, the Singapore-based fund manager, has announced that the South East Asia Clean Energy Fund ll (SEACEF ll) has achieved maximum capitalization with $175 million committed.

Granite Asia and Integral launch $100M fund for high-growth startups with strong Japanese market access

Granite Asia, a multi-asset investment platform focused on technology, and Integral Corporation, Japan’s publicly listed private equity firm, have announced the formation of Granite-Integral, a joint venture designed to invest in high-growth companies with a strong Japan nexus.

QBO Innovation: regional growth booming for Philippine startups in 2024

The Philippine startup ecosystem is experiencing significant growth, with regional hubs expanding across the country, QBO Innovation said Monday.

Kaya Founders backs five startups in the Philippines

Philippine-based early stage venture capital firm Kaya Founders has on Tuesday announced three new investments and two follow-on investments to start 2025, bucking the trend around Southeast Asia’s muted funding and dealmaking activities for early-stage companies over the past few quarters.

Vertex Ventures Japan completes first close of $66.95M fund

Vertex Ventures Japan (VVJ) has announced the completion of the first closing of its inaugural fund, Vertex Ventures Japan Fund I (VVJFI), targeting JPY 10 billion ($66.95 million).

Malaysia’s VC and PE committed funds reach $5.58B in 2024

Total committed funds for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) in Malaysia reached a combined total of MYR 24.70 billion ($5.58 billion) in 2024, the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said Thursday.

Tracxn: SEA tech startups funding up 30 percent quarter on quarter to $909M in Q1 of 2025

South East Asia (SEA) tech startups raised $909 million in the first quarter of 2025, 30 percent higher than the fourth quarter of 2024, Tracxn said Thursday.

Singapore’s Venturi Partners launches $225M second fund

Venturi Partners, a Singapore based growth-stage consumer-focused investor in India and Southeast Asia, has announced the launch of its second fund, targeting $225 million, with a hard cap of $250 million.

MVP Group’s startup accelerator arm IdeaSpace appoints Alwyn Rosel as new Executive Director

IdeaSpace, the Philippines-based startup accelerator and early-stage venture investment arm of the MVP Group of Companies, has on Monday announced the appointment of Alwyn Rosel, a startup ecosystem veteran, as the new Executive Director of IdeaSpace and QBO Innovation, succeeding Jay Fajardo.