Venture Capital

COMEUP 2023 opens in Seoul, aims to become a truly global event

COMEUP 2023 will be held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, South Korea from Nov 8 to 10, and will also be available online, through a livestream.

Singapore’s Studio 30 50 launches open call for startups to fast-track commercial viability via maritime

Studio 30 50, a Singapore-based MaritimeTech venture studio, has launched applications for its next cohort of startups and founders eyeing commercial scale in the maritime industry in 2024.

Singapore venture capital firm Clay Capital closes second fund at $145M

Singapore-based venture capital firm Clay Capital has announced fund two, a $145 million global fund to reconnect and strengthen the link between human health and the health of the planet through innovative technology.

Mandiri Capital Indonesia partners Investible to launch new global climate tech fund

Indonesian financial institution Bank Mandiri corporate venture capital subsidiary Mandiri Capital Indonesia (MCI) and Sydney and Singapore-based early stage venture capital firm Investible have teamed up to launch new global climate tech fund.

US’s Chemonics invests $5M in Philippine venture builder Talino Venture Studios

United States consulting firm Chemonics International announced Monday that it has invested $5 million in Philippine venture builder Talino Venture Studios. Supported by the investment, the two firms will work together to build groundbreaking, impact-driven, scalable technology solutions for individuals and communities in emerging markets and beyond.

Indian venture capital firm Java Capital announces final close of fund at $6M

Java Capital, an India-based deep tech venture capital fund, has on Tuesday announced the final close of INR 50 crore ($6 million) fund. The fund has seen participation from established founders from the Indian startup ecosystem, high net worth individuals (HNIs) based in India, Middle East and the United States.

Korea Investment Partners Southeast Asia closes $60M flagship Southeast Asia VC fund

Korea Investment Partners Southeast Asia Pte. Ltd. (KIPSEA), the Singapore-based team of Korea Investment Partners (KIP) has successfully closed $60 million for its first flagship Southeast Asia venture capital fund.

Thailand’s NIA and Maejo University showcase ten AgBioTech-powered startups at AgBioTech Incubation 2023 Demo Day

Thailand public organization National Innovation Agency (NIA) and Maejo University have showcased ten AgBioTech-powered startups that are poised to revolutionize agriculture at AgBioTech Incubation 2023 Demo Day. The ten startup teams participating in the AgBioTech Incubation 2023 program constitute a diverse and dynamic cohort that are poised to catalyze…

917Ventures creates MSME ecosystem to address digitalization woes

917Ventures, a venture builder in the Philippines, has established six startups dedicated to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in their digital transformation efforts, from securing funding and upskilling to expanding their customer reach.

Peak XV’s Surge unveils ninth cohort

Peak XV’s rapid scale-up program Surge has on Monday launched its ninth cohort of early-stage startups featuring 32 inspiring founders across 13 startups. Surge’s curated community of startups now includes nine cohorts, 330+ founders and 140+ startups across 16+ sectors in less than five years.