Venture Capital

Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Political uncertainties in Malaysia seen as ‘short-term risks’, say tech investors

Venture capitalists TechNode Global contacted opined that political issues will have little impact on investors' confidence in Malaysian tech startups. The tech industry in the country will continue to grow due to the ongoing pandemic which has accelerated digitalization.

Tale of the (used car) tape: Putting Carsome and Carro head-to-head

Carsome vs Carro: Who wins Southeast Asia’s used car fight?

Opening the 2021 Cohort of Saison Capital VC Scout Program – April 2021

We are especially looking for unusual profiles and messy CVs — profiles that HR finds hard to place. Our Scouts include YC founders, ex-partners of VC funds, country managers of SEA tech unicorns, etc.

Square Peg Fund closes fourth round at $450M

Australian VC Square Peg eyes SEA expansion with close of 4th fund at $450M

Square Peg has just announced the close of its fourth pool of venture capital with an impressive US$450 million (A$594 million). This brings its total venture capital chest to over $1 billion.

Velocity Ventures launches $20M fund for SEA startups in travel and hospitality industry

The fund, which is the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, emphasizes the themes of innovation and opportunity. The primary target recipients are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) located in Singapore.

Homegrown Vietnam VC debuts $50m fund

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

New VC focuses on Southeast Asia’s women-led startups

Her Capital launched its first fund this week.