Venture Capital
HKUST and Gobi Partners launch Gobi-Redbird Innovation Fund to accelerate commercialization of cutting-edge research
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited (HKIC), and Gobi Partners announced Monday the launch of a new strategic fund focused on early-stage start-ups incubated at the University.
SC and TERAJU to boost capital market access for Bumiputera MSME and MTC
The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and TERAJU Bumiputera Corporation (TERAJU) have jointly agreed to facilitate better access to capital market financing for Bumiputera micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and mid-tier companies (MTC).
Startfresh invests in Trozo to bolster brand-customer relationship tooling
Trozo plans to onboard more than 100 brands in the coming months and aims to expand its user base across India and the Middle East.
SEA tech firms funding falls 7 percent to $2.6B in first nine months of 2025 – Tracxn
A total of $2.6 billion was raised Southeast Asia's tech firms in the first nine months of 2025, a drop of 7 percent as compared to $2.8 billion raised in 9M 2024, and a drop of 58 percent compared to $6.2 billion raised in 9M 2023, Tracxn said Tuesday.
Why more fund managers should talk about how their funds ended
We celebrate fund managers for raising capital and generating returns. We should also respect the ones who know when to pause, pivot, or exit — and do it on their own terms.
Digital Penang, MBAN launch Angel Investment Accelerator to strengthen Penang’s startup ecosystem
Digital Penang, in collaboration with the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN), announced last Thursday the launch of the Angel Investment Accelerator Program, an initiative designed to nurture a new generation of angel investors while bridging the critical funding gap for early-stage startups in Penang.
SC Ventures and Fujitsu join forces to incubate Project Quanta
SC Ventures by Standard Chartered Bank, which builds and invests in breakthrough ventures in and beyond banking, together with Fujitsu, a developer of quantum software and hardware, are joining forces to incubate Project Quanta.
Praxis : SEA’s private capital falls to $6.3B in first half
Southeast Asia private capital invested fell to $ 6.3 billion across 213 deals in the first half of 2025, showing clear signs of deal volume slowdown compared to previous years, Praxis Global Alliance said Tuesday.
Investigate VC targets to exceed $1B in AUM over 5 to 8 years as it challenges traditional fund structure [Q&A]
One of the key features of the new fund is its "5+5 year dual-fund design," which offers investors an option for liquidity after five years. Pomerleau, in an interview with TNGlobal, explained the rationale behind this innovative structure. He pointed to a "massive liquidity issue" in the VC industry, with many funds failing to fully liquidate even after 12…
Credit Saison launches $50M blockchain-focused venture capital fund
Japan-based venture capital firm Credit Saison has established “Onigiri Capital,” a fund specializing in blockchain investments, through its Singapore-based subsidiary, overseas corporate venture capital (CVC).
