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AC Ventures’ Journey With Adrian Li: Fueling Growth and Impact in Southeast Asia

AC Ventures, a Jakarta-based venture firm, nurtures early-stage, high-growth companies. Over the past 15 years, the firm has cultivated a reputation for backing disruptive business models and fostering innovation in Indonesia’s vibrant startup ecosystem. AC Ventures recently concluded the fundraising for its fifth fund, ACV Fund V, amassing an impressive $210 million. With the new fund, […]

Cultivating Connections: Phaedon Stough’s Vision for the Startup Community at Innovation Bay

Innovation Bay, a pioneering community group in the tech sector, powers collaboration and innovation. Founded in 2003, it began as a platform for founders to connect, exchange insights, and glean knowledge from peers. Over time, it has transformed into a multifaceted network bridging the gap between angel investors, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs across various stages […]

Decoding Deep Tech: A Conversation with Dr. Damian Tan of Vickers Venture

Founded in 2005 by a renowned coalition of innovators, including Dr. Finian Tan, Dr. Khalil Binebine, Dr. Jeffrey Chi, Dr. Damian Tan, Linda Li, and Raymond Kong, Vickers Venture Partners has firmly established its presence and influence in the global venture capital space. Renowned for its successful investments in companies like Baidu.com, Inc., Focus Media […]

From Angel Investing to MSA Novo: Yazeed Al-Shammari’s Journey in Startups and Beyond

MSA Novo, a UAE-based multi-stage investment firm, specializes in channeling global best practices and institutional support to portfolio companies, facilitating their growth into regional powerhouses. The firm’s distinctive approach focuses on financial returns and fostering innovation and positive societal change.  In an exclusive interview with Asia Tech Daily’s Editor, Yazeed Al-Shammari, a pivotal figure at […]

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Investors' interviews --- 29 Mar 2024
by Gauri

Qualgro (Quality & Growth), a leading venture capital firm in Singapore, focuses on tech startups excelling in Data/AI, Software, and B2B sectors at Series A and B stages. Founded in 2015 by Heang Chhor, an experienced investor and former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company, Qualgro has played a crucial role in the Singapore startup […]

AI & Big Data --- 28 Mar 2024

“The journey towards AGI is a marathon, not a 100-meter dash. You need to be incremental, you need to keep doing the hard work and keep investing,” said Ant Group’s Chief Technology Officer, Zhengyu He, at the Fortune Innovation Forum in Hong Kong on March 27, 2024. With over 3,000 AI-related patents as of the […]

Governments --- 28 Mar 2024

Malaysia Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli has announced the upcoming launch of the Kuala Lumpur 20 (KL20) blueprint, scheduled for April 22 and 23 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The event will primarily focus on startups, aiming to bring together various stakeholders in the startup ecosystem, including investors, developers, and company owners. The KL20 Summit […]

Accelerator --- 28 Mar 2024

Accel, an Indian venture capital entity, has disclosed the selection of eight fledgling startups in India for its latest accelerator initiative, known as ‘Atoms’. Under this program, startups stand to receive funding up to $500,000 alongside access to benefits exceeding $5 million from Accel’s network affiliates.  Moreover, participants will benefit from tailored mentorship and the […]

Funding --- 27 Mar 2024

HSBC has unveiled plans to establish a $1 billion ASEAN Growth Fund to provide lending to companies expanding through digital platforms across Southeast Asia. The bank’s recognition of Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing digital economy is forecasted to reach $600 billion by the end of the decade, a leap from $218 billion in value last year. […]

FinTech --- 27 Mar 2024

Indonesian InsurTech firm Qoala has completed its Series C funding round, securing $47 million in investment. PayPal Ventures, PayPal’s corporate venture arm, backed Qoala with the investment. PayPal Ventures and MassMutual Ventures co-led the funding, with participation from MUFG Innovation Partners, Ohana Holdings, and existing investors such as Flourish Ventures, Eurazeo, and AppWorks.  Qoala’s recent […]

Venture Capital --- 26 Mar 2024

In January 2024, China saw the announcement of 251 venture capital (VC) funding deals, with a disclosed funding value of $2.6 billion, marking a decline of 8.4% in deal volume and 31.4% in funding value compared to the same period last year, according to GlobalData, a prominent data and analytics company. The trend continued into […]

AI & Big Data --- 25 Mar 2024

MindLogic, an AI startup based in South Korea, has secured 7 billion won in Series B funding, with investment from Lee Soo-man, the former chief producer of SM Entertainment. This makes Lee Soo-man’s investment in MindLogic 10 billion won.  Known for actively backing promising Korean startups in drones and biotech, Lee has chosen MindLogic as […]

Venture Capital --- 22 Mar 2024

Daniel Zhang, the former CEO of Alibaba Group, has taken on a new role as managing partner at China-based venture capital firm Firstred Capital. The announcement comes six months after Zhang’s departure from Alibaba. In his new position, Zhang will focus on exploring opportunities in merger and acquisition funds, as announced by Firstred Capital on […]

Governments --- 21 Mar 2024

Japan will introduce a residency program for angel investors to encourage investment in the country’s startups. The program aims to attract much-needed investment capital and will offer residency lasting up to five years. This initiative comes as Japan seeks to boost its startup ecosystem in key sectors. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, the […]

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