Venture Capital
ScaleUp Malaysia announces its Top 20 Companies for its 3rd Cohort
The companies selected hail from a diverse group of industries and verticals such as Edutech, Fintech, Media, Manufacturing, Cyber Security, FoodTech, and e-commerce.
Singapore’s ShipsFocus and Quest Ventures launch Maritime Fund, with first close at $7.5M
The Maritime Fund will invest in startups and technologies spanning applications in shipping and operations, maritime services, and port operations and services, which can include transiting shipping into a digital operating system and addressing ESG, GHG emission and regulatory challenges, and deep-tech disruptions ranging from autonomous vehicles to…
Singapore-based Accelerating Asia announces fifth cohort with nine startups
The startups cover eight verticals: fashion e-commerce, agritech, FinTech, e-commerce, HealthTech, InsurTech, and EdTech, industries that are poised to grow significantly and capitalize on digitization trends across Southeast and South Asia.
Indonesia’s Open Labs launches $100M fund to invest in e-commerce sellers
The fund will invest in high-potential businesses and help them grow online, scale operations and become great consumer brands. Touted as the biggest fund among brand aggregators in Southeast Asia, the fund will focus specifically on investing in and providing operational support for e-commerce sellers, initially in Indonesia.
Malaysian investment firm Kenanga Investors launches fund to invest in tech firms
The fund aims to invest primarily in equity securities of global cutting-edge, innovative companies with long-term sustainable growth potential, are on the cusps of initial public offerings, and have or will develop products and services that are linked to technologically-driven innovations. The fund also aims to further bridge the gap between retail…
Temasek launches $3.34B investment platform to support businesses with regional or global aspirations
65 Equity Partners seeks to partner with fundamentally sound and well-managed businesses with clear growth strategies over the long term. It will invest across industries with strong structural tailwinds, such as consumer, industrial and business services, logistics, healthcare, and technology, underpinned by committed owners and management teams. 65 Equity…
White Star Capital raises $360M for third fund, will open an office in Singapore
White Star Capital has secured $360 million for its third flagship fund, above its original target of $300 million, to invest in exceptional entrepreneurs building ambitious, global businesses.
500 SEA expects more unicorns in Southeast Asia following successful exits like Grab, Bukalapak
The Southeast Asian fund will start expanding its investment mandate and investing more into countries like Vietnam, and the Philippines.
Singapore VC firm Antler raises over $300M to expand investment focus, will invest up to Series C
Antler continues to invest in its portfolio companies as they scale. The firm has a global network of over 600 expert advisors, and an online platform of resources, tools and supports its portfolio companies with introductions to global investors, hands-on assistance with new market entry, and access to a global network of expert advisors.
Draper Startup House Ventures launches first global fund, aims to create 1M entrepreneurs by 2030
The fund will have an Asia Pacific predominance, due to Draper Startup House International having Singapore as its headquarters. Its reach potential, the firm said, includes 60 countries and 30 industries already represented on the company’s platform.
