Gobi Partners
Gobi Partners backs Funding Societies to advance SME financing, fintech innovation across SEA
Funding Societies | Modalku, the largest small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) digital finance platform in Southeast Asia, has announced a strategic equity investment from Gobi Partners, an Asia-focused venture capital firm.
Gobi Partners: Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is set for dynamic growth in 2025, driven by sustainability & innovation
In 2025, Gobi will prioritize investments in FinTech, HealthTech, TaqwaTech (tech for Islamic markets), the Circular Economy, Gender Diversity, New Energy, and the Silver Economy.
Gobi Partners announces Techxila Fund II & signs MOU with Bank of Punjab to drive economic cooperation
The launch of $50 million Techxila Fund II builds on the success of Gobi’s first Pakistan-focused venture capital fund, which has invested in 22 startups to date.
Rethinking Venture Capital: How Gobi Partners’ value-driven strategy achieved three exits in one year
Despite headwinds, Gobi Partners saw three of its portfolio startups exit over the last year, generating $350 million in total value with a 20x return on investment. The companies represent diverse sectors and exit strategies: e-commerce enabler Synagistics’ de-SPAC in Hong Kong, Mize’s acquisition by Korea’s Yanolja and Brite Semiconductor’s IPO on the…
Gobi Partners and Cross Capital join forces to boost Japanese investment in Southeast Asia
Gobi Partners, an Asia-focused venture capital firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Japan-based Cross Capital to boost cross-border innovation and enhance the flow of Japanese investments into Southeast Asia’s dynamic startup landscape.
Gobi-Core Unveils “Philippine Horizons” Report, the Future of Filipino Innovation in Asean
The report highlights specific areas where the Philippines can lead, including AI integration and talent pipeline development, positioning the country to stay competitive within the evolving ASEAN landscape.
Gobi Dana Impak Ventures invests in Malaysia’s fintech firm DCAP
This investment, made through the Gobi Dana Impak Ventures (GDIV) fund backed by Khazanah Nasional Berhad, aligns with Khazanah’s Dana Impak mandate. Gobi’s investment will help DCAP accelerate its mission to provide equitable financial solutions to marginalised communities across Malaysia.
Malaysia’s JAZRO bags investment from Gobi Partners to make robotics education accessible to all children
This strategic investment will enable JAZRO to expand its educational offerings and reach more young learners, nurturing a new generation of tech-savvy innovators.
Malaysia’s roadside assistance provider Bateriku.com closes $7.4M Series B round
Bateriku.com said this capital infusion is set to propel the company’s growth across Malaysia and throughout Southeast Asia, with Indonesia and Singapore as the first international markets targeted for expansion and replication of its innovative business model.
ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference: Southeast Asia – The Bright Spot For VC Investing Amidst Global Uncertainties?
“Southeast Asia: The Bright Spot For VC Investing Amidst Global Uncertainties?” was a panel that featured Thomas G. Tsao of Gobi Partners, Roderick Purwana of East Ventures and Angela Toy of Golden Gate Ventures, moderated by James Kwan, Founder & Executive Chairman, Jumpstart Media at the ORIGIN: Asia Tech Conference.
