Venture Capital

Malaysia to launch Single Window Initiative to strengthen startup ecosystem

The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) of Malaysia will be launching the Single Window Initiative to strengthen the country’s startup ecosystem by streamlining processes and consolidating resources under one platform.

India’s Filter Capital announces final close of $97M for its inaugural fund

Filter Capital, a technology-focused growth investment firm based in India, has announced the successful final close of its first fund – Filter Capital India Fund I at a total corpus of 800 crores ($97 million).

B Capital announces two appointments to expand climate investment platform

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, has on Thursday announced two appointments to further expand its climate investment platform.

B Capital sees opportunities in late-stage growth investing despite fundraising woes [Q&A]

In the interview, B Capital General Partner Sami Ahmad also shared B Capital's strategy and plans for the latest fund, among others. 

Malaysia unveils blueprint for venture capital growth and economic empowerment

Malaysia has on Monday unveiled a blueprint for venture capital growth and economic empowerment. Crafted through meticulous collaboration and strategic foresight, this roadmap is set to ignite innovation, foster entrepreneurship, and drive economic growth across the nation.

GGV Capital Asia rebrands as Granite Asia

GGV Capital, a global venture firm, has rebranded its Asian operations as Granite Asia, reflecting the plan to become the region’s leading multi-asset investment platform.

Tracxn : Indonesian tech startups funding declines 36 percent in first quarter

The Indonesia tech sector secured a total funding of $91.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 to date (till March 15, 2024), which is a drop of 36 percent from $143 million raised in the same period last year (till March 15, 2023). Tracxn said Thursday.

Tracxn : Vietnam tech startups funding fall 39 percent in first quarter

The Vietnam Tech ecosystem raised total funding of $35.7 million in the first quarter of 2024 to date (till March 15, 2024), which is a 39 percent decline from $58.6 million raised in the same period in 2023, Tracxn said Wednesday.

Tracxn : SEA tech startups see 13 pct decline in funding in first quarter

The Southeast East Asia (SEA) tech startup ecosystem secured a total funding of $816 million in the first quarter of 2024 to date (till March 15, 2024), the lowest-funded quarter in the past five quarters in the SEA tech sector, Tracxn said Wednesday.

HSBC launches $1B ASEAN Growth Fund; introduces Venture Debt Fund

Global lender HSBC has on Wednesday announced the launch of a $150 million Venture Debt offering in Singapore, and a $1 billion ASEAN Growth Fund, targeting new economy businesses.