Venture Capital
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).
Switzerland QuantumAI ecosystem builder QAI Ventures launches APAC headquarters in Singapore
QAI Ventures, the Switzerland investor and ecosystem builder in quantum tech and advanced computing technologies, announced Thursday the launch of its operations in Singapore, establishing its Asia-Pacific headquarters.
Antler appoints Hiro Kiga as partner to drive early-stage tech investment in SEA, Japan
Antler, a Singapore-based early-stage venture capital firm, has announced the appointment of Hiro Kiga as Partner of Southeast Asia and Japan, based in Singapore.
Singapore’s early-stage emerging tech startups total funding raised dips to $371M in 2024
Singapore’s early-stage emerging tech startups saw its total funding raised dip 8 percent to $371 million in 2024 from $402 million in 2023, SGInnovate's report showed Tuesday.
TNGlobal Tracker: Southeast Asia (SEA) monthly funding snapshot – Aug 2025
The SEA Monthly Funding Tracker for August 2025 highlighted a steep decline in funding across the region. Total funding in August stood at $84.1 million across 22 rounds, reflecting a 76.44 percent drop from July 2025 ($357 million) and a 65.04 percent fall year-on-year compared to August 2024 ($240.6 million).
Singapore’s Venturi Partners announces first close of Fund II at $150M
Venturi Partners, a Singapore-based consumer growth fund, has announced the first close of its second fund at $150 million.
Singapore’s Origgin Ventures launches $30M fund and Japan hub in Fukuoka
Origgin Ventures, a venture co-creation firm from Singapore, has announced the official launch of its $30 million Origgin Ventures Japan (Origgin Japan) in Fukuoka.
Tracxn: Vietnam’s tech startup ecosystem hits $3.2B in funding with six unicorns
Vietnam’s technology startup ecosystem has crossed a major milestone, with over 5,500 startups, of which more than 4,100 remain active, and a funding inflow of $3.2 billion, Tracxn said Wednesday.
TNGlobal Tracker: Southeast Asia Monthly Funding Snapshot – July 2025
The SEA Monthly Funding Tracker for July 2025 revealed a sharp pullback in startup investment activity across the region. Total funding in July 2025 fell to $68.0 million across 12 rounds, a 77.08 percent decrease from June 2025 ($296.7 million) and a 76.68 percent drop year‐on‐year compared to July 2024 ($291.6 million).
