Venture Capital

Malaysian securities regulator revises SPAC framework

The revised SPAC framework will take effect on Jan 1, 2022.

Singapore’s VC firm 1982 Ventures reaches first close of maiden fund at $12.5M

1982 Ventures announced the initial close of its first seed stage venture fund with $12.5 million in committed capital. The fund which is targeting to raise a total corpus of $15 million, is looking to invest in a total of 30 start-ups primarily in the fintech sector across Southeast Asia. Its first fund has been backed by US fintech unicorn Carta, Asia’s…

Indonesia to launch Merah Putih Fund worth $200M to support local ‘soonicorns’ – report

Erick said Indonesia has the potential to create more unicorns, 25 in his estimation.

Hong Kong venture accelerator Brinc closes $130M funding led by Animoca Brands

Brinc announced the closing of its $30 million Series B fundraise and a further $100 million for startup investments, led by Hong Kong unicorn Animoca Brands. The new capital will fuel Brinc’s global platform expansion across new locations and verticals – allowing more investors and corporate partners to leverage funds, accelerators and bespoke-deal…

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Singapore VC firm Golden Gate Ventures seeks $120M for new fund – report

Golden Gate's move comes at a time when Southeast Asia is attracting more investors into the region.

Enterprise Singapore and Latin Leap launch first market entry program to help Singapore tech startups expand and grow in Latin American market

Latin Leap and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) have launched the first market entry programme to help tech startups in Singapore to have greater access to business and partnership opportunities in Latin America. The Leap2LatAm programme aims to connect tech startups in Singapore with potential customers, multipliers, and joint venture partners in Latin America…

ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Movers & Shakers – People’s Choice VC winners

We are thrilled to announce the People's Choice VC winners for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.

AC Ventures raises over $205M for oversubscribed Fund III to invest in Indonesia’s next generation of technology leaders

AC Ventures has closed its Fund III with over $205 million in committed capital, bringing the firm’s total asset under management to over $380 million across its funds. The fund was oversubscribed and participated by renowned global and regional institutional investors, including the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Disrupt AD, Abu…

ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Announcing the Movers & Shakers – People’s Choice VC finalists

We are thrilled to announce the People's Choice VC finalists for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.