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Debunking 5 common misconceptions about product-market fit
To better understand this vital aspect of company building, we debunk some common misconceptions about PMF, explore its importance for long-term growth, and examine real-world examples from Southeast Asia.
Is Hong Kong ready for the return of the digital assets industry?
Asia’s financial center aims to become a center for digital assets, but the road to achieving that is a long one.
Singapore’s Integra Partners closes second fund at $90M
Singapore-based early-stage venture fund Integra Partners (Integra), has on Thursday announced the final close of its second fund Integra Partners Fund II LP (Integra Partners Fund II) at $90 million. This brings the total committed capital managed by the firm to over $140 million.
Sunway, Gentari and EV Connection ink MoU to develop Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure across Malaysia
Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group, clean energy solutions company Gentari Sdn Bhd, and electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider EV Connection Sdn Bhd, have sealed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build and install EV charging stations at Sunway-owned premises, commercial buildings and facilities throughout the country.
Dyson to open advanced manufacturing plant for next generation batteries in Singapore
Dyson, the global technology company, has on Wednesday announced a major acceleration of its international advanced manufacturing capabilities and global research and development (R&D) footprint, with a next generation battery plant in Singapore, new R&D campuses in the Philippines and the United Kingdom.
Singapore’s Advance Intelligence raises $80M funding led by Warburg Pincus, Northstar
Advance Intelligence Group, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology company, has on Wednesday announced it has raised $80 million from an investor consortium led by existing investors Warburg Pincus and Northstar Group.
Indian venture capital firm Chiratae Ventures raises $122.5M for Growth Fund
Chiratae Ventures, India's largest homegrown venture capital fund, has successfully concluded the fundraising for its first Chiratae Growth Fund (CGF-I), raising INR 1001 cr ($122.5 million).
Singapore’s ABC Impact backs UK-based Polymateria’s biotransformation technology in $25M Series B funding round
Singapore-based impact private equity fund ABC Impact, together with sustainable chemical company Indorama Ventures, have led a £20 million ($24.98 million) Series B funding round in Polymateria Limited, the British company which has pioneered biotransformation technology to combat plastic pollution.
Indonesia’s Coldspace raises $3.8M seed fund led by Intudo Ventures, ASSA, Triputra Group
Coldspace, an Indonesian integrated cold chain solutions provider, has on Wednesday announced the completion of a $3.8 million seed round of fundraising. The funding was led by Intudo Ventures, ASSA, and Triputra Group.
EU, US warn Malaysia of ‘national security’ risk in Huawei’s bid for 5G role – report
The US ambassador to Malaysia, warned of “national security risks” unless Malaysia stuck with its original plan for 5G deployment, according to the report.
