Venture Capital
Kuala Lumpur breaks into global top 20 emerging startup ecosystems
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur has been ranked 18th in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2025 by Startup Genome, placing it among the world’s Top 20 Emerging Startup Ecosystems.
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.
