VC

Singapore-based testing platform Mozark raises $40 million in Series B funding to support global expansion

Mozark, a Singapore-headquartered digital experience testing and measurement company, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by International Finance Corporation (IFC) and RMB Capitalworks, with continued participation from existing investor Kalaari Capital.

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City to establish $191M VC Fund

Authorities in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City have approved a plan to establish a venture capital (VC) fund aimed at boosting technology startups, commercializing research, and accelerating innovation in key strategic industries.

Global VC investment falls to lowest level in nearly 7 years as number of $1B+ deals falters – KPMG report

In Asia, VC investment fell from $18.5 billion to $15.6 billion quarter-over-quarter, while in Europe it dropped from $17.9 billion to $12.5 billion.

ORIGIN Conference: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Investment and M&A in Southeast Asia

The ORIGIN Conference highlighted investing as well as mergers and acquisitions in the Southeast Asian scene from the perspective of business leaders from Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia through the panel, "Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Investment and M&A in Southeast Asia."

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💸 Here’s a handy list of Southeast Asia’s newest VC funds

Updated regularly, here’s a rundown of fresh funding coming into the region.

Homegrown Vietnam VC debuts $50m fund

Do Ventures is headed by a duo of experienced, serial entrepreneurs.

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Oyo’s Ritesh Agarwal starts VC firm in Singapore

With Aroa Ventures, he’s investing up to $5 million in startups.

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Singapore invites startups to apply to $205m Covid crisis fund

For early or later startups, it’s designed to bridge the funding gap.