Venture Capital
Singapore investment management firm Transport Capital launches new venture capital arm TC Ventures
Transport Capital has launched its new venture capital arm named TC Ventures. TC Ventures will focus on startups offering compelling solutions for transportation’s two mega challenges: decarbonisation and digitalisation. It not only provides capital but makes a deep understanding of - and contact network in - maritime and aviation available to its investee…
Thai venture capital firm ORZON Ventures invests in SEA tech firms Pomelo, Carsome, Freshket, GoWabi and Protomate
Thai venture capital firm ORZON Ventures on Friday announced its investments in five fast-growing startups in Thailand and Southeast Asia (SEA) region, namely Pomelo, Carsome, Freshket, GoWabi and Protomate.
ScaleUp Malaysia announces investments in 11 emerging startups
Growth stage accelerator ScaleUp Malaysia, in partnership with Quest Ventures, Indelible Ventures, and Mranti signalled the culmination of its third cohort with the unveiling of its selection of top startups. The companies selected by Quest Ventures for co-investment were GuruInnovtif, Open Academy, MadCash, SpareXHub, VireServe, and WaSushi. Indelible…
Hyperlocalizing Asia-first mental health at scale: What Southeast Asia startups bring to the global stage of innovation
Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem has historically been formed by learnings from more mature markets. But the growth of the region’s digital economy has uncovered uniquely emerging market challenges that have given rise to new species of venture-backed startups.
Better Bite Ventures launches $15M fund for alternative protein startups in Asia Pacific
Better Bite Ventures launches Tuesday with a $15 million fund, including an initial portfolio of 10 Asia Pacific (APAC) startups, harnessing plant-based and cellular agriculture technologies to create climate-friendly meat, dairy, egg and seafood alternatives that are better for people, animals and planet. The fund, first of its kind dedicated entirely to…
Singapore’s Aera VC raises $30M for climate breakthroughs
Aera VC announced Monday a $30 million first close of its new fund investing in startups accelerating the planet toward a sustainable future. The new climate-focused fund is launching with a portfolio of global climate stars including Houston-based chemical decarbonisation firm Solugen, as well as Shiok Meats (Singapore), Carbon Chain (London), Noya and…
Malaysia’s drone tech hub ambition: Opportunities & Challenges [Part 1]
In this first part, we briefly look into the opportunities awaiting Malaysia drone tech startups.
Indonesia’s AC Ventures appoints venture capital veteran Helen Wong as Senior Advisor and Venture Partner
Indonesian venture capital firm AC Ventures announced Monday that venture capital veteran Helen Wong has joined as the fund Senior Advisor and Full-Time Venture Partner.
Singaporean venture capital firm Altara Ventures closes $130M inaugural fund to invest in next generation tech founders
Altara Ventures announced Thursday the successful final closing of its inaugural fund, reaching a total of $130 million, with support from institutional funds, sovereign wealth funds, financial services institutions, publicly listed corporations and prominent family offices. The firm has made seven investments to date and will continue to actively deploy…
