First Move
Malaysia’s First Move secures Jelawang Capital to back AI builders
First Move, a founder-led venture capital firm based in Malaysia, announced Tuesday its newest fund anchored by Jelawang Capital, the subsidiary under Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional.
June 26, 2025
First Move makes ten strategic investments in first year
First Move, an early stage fund, created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, is making moves in the Malaysian startup scene by backing its first ten ventures in the first year.
March 13, 2024
Former Fave Execs launches pre-seed fund to support consumer-focused startups in Southeast Asia
Former Fave Execs Joel Neoh and Audra Pakalnyte have launched First Move, a founder-led early-stage fund, to empower consumer-focused startups across Southeast Asia. The fund provides vital pre-seed funding of up to $100,000, and has a current portfolio of seven companies spanning Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
July 4, 2023