Vertex Ventures
TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto,Opinion,Web3
3 hottest trends impacting FinTech trading in 2024
These trends, catalyzed by advancements in #AI, and continued growth of #DeFi services signal a fundamental shift in market accessibility and global liquidity. #Blockchain startups that focus on #RWA bridge the gap between traditional finance and opportunities with blockchain-powered markets.
May 30, 2024
News,SEA,Venture Capital,Singapore
Temasek’s VC arm Vertex raises $900M in first round of new fund, plans to close in “coming months”, says CEO
Vertex Master Fund III was set up by Vertex Holdings to provide Japanese investors diversified exposure to key innovation hubs globally by investing into its Vertex family of funds
July 13, 2023
TNGlobal Insider,Opinion,Venture Capital
My first chapter in VC — my observations, mistakes and learnings
We often strive to speak to founders as early as possible to get a head start on cultivating a long-term relationship. It may or may not end favorably with an investment but just building that connection and trust alone can go a long way. To me, it’s not just about clinching the deal, but about growing the startup ecosystem as a whole.
June 15, 2022
TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto,FinTech
The future of banking: An open and programmable money infrastructure (part 2 of 3)
As we can see, the old banking world and the new blockchain-based money world are converging towards a common direction: a digitally open and easy programmable money infrastructure.
October 5, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,Blockchain / Crypto,FinTech
The future of banking: Money redefined in a financialized world (part 1 of 3)
Alternative assets are going mainstream and this expands the asset space dramatically. All types of assets will be increasingly digitized, fractionalized, and tokenized--along with the liquidity built around it.
September 22, 2021
Southeast Asia growing as investment destination, with $1.2B in exit value thus far
Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem saw $1.2 billion in exit value thus far this year, compared to $2 billion seen throughout the whole of 2020, according to Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India managing partner Ben Mathias.
September 10, 2021
Thailand,News,Analysis,SEA,Features,Indonesia,Philippines,Singapore,Malaysia
Southeast Asia’s top 50 rising women in tech 2021 [Updated]
More and more venture capital (VC) firms and angel investors are wising up to the opportunity in investing in the region’s female founders. Despite the largely virtual deal-making environment over the past year due to COVID, women-led startups have secured multimillion-dollar rounds across a multitude of sectors.
September 6, 2021
News,FinTech,Singapore,Investments
Temasek-backed payments firm Nium raises $200M in Series D funding, now a unicorn
The new funding will enable it to rapidly expand its technical platform and add new embedded fintech services.
July 28, 2021
News,EdTech,Indonesia,Investments
Jakarta-based EdTech platform GREDU secures $4M Series A for local expansion and product development
Since its launch in September 2016, GREDU has grown its platform, which is currently being used by over 400 schools, bringing its total user base to roughly 400,000. The startup provides its users (students, parents, teachers, and administrators) with a single platform to communicate with each other and keep track of any important details.
July 10, 2021
Singapore end-to-end e-commerce logistics firm Janio raises $8M from Choco Up to accelerate regional expansion
Choco Up's investment is part of a wider closed round bridge investment, which also includes funding from Singapore-based Innoven Capital and Janio’s existing shareholders.
July 8, 2021
Maybank Singapore partners PracBiz for supply chain finance
November 8, 2024
Lazada launches AI shopping assistant to boost sales
November 8, 2024
Maybank Singapore partners PracBiz for supply chain finance
November 8, 2024
Lazada launches AI shopping assistant to boost sales
November 8, 2024