Participation from the general public is key to advancing green development for the future, said Sabrina Peng, Chief Sustainability Officer of Ant Group, at the China Pavilion of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, UAE. Peng shared the story of Alipay Ant Forest, highlighting how this green initiative encouraged China’s general […]

Singapore is emerging as a hotspot for cleantech innovation, with a growing number of startups focusing on sustainability and environmental impact. These companies are developing solutions to address critical issues such as renewable energy, waste management, water conservation, and more.  In this article, we’ll introduce you to the top 6 cleantech startups in Singapore that […]

Singapore-based renewable energy certificate (REC) service provider REDEX has successfully raised $10 million in a Series A funding round. Aramco Ventures, a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco (2222. SE), led this investment as one of its initial investments in this region.  Additionally, new investors from the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and Japan have contributed to this […]

Singapore-based EV charging startup Charge+ is gearing up to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Southeast Asia. The company recently secured funding in a Series A round, which was led by TRIVE Venture Capital, a Singapore-based firm specializing in early-stage high-growth technology companies. Singapore plans to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) […]

Cosmos Innovation, a Singapore-based AI-first firm specializing in developing next-gen perovskite silicon tandem (PST) solar cell technology, has successfully secured $19.7 million in total funding. This achievement was the result of a Series A funding round. The Series A round, as announced by Cosmos Innovation, was led by Xora Innovation, a deep-tech investment platform that […]

Indonesian coal mining firm TBS Energi Utama Tbk (TOBA), has successfully acquired Asia Medical Enviro Services, a leading medical waste treatment startup based in Singapore. The transaction was carried out through one of TOBA’s subsidiaries. With this move, TBS Energi Utama plans to diversify its business portfolio beyond coal mining. Asia Medical Enviro Services, Singapore’s […]

Singapore-based Solar AI Technologies has successfully secured a seed funding round of US$1.5 million, with Earth Venture Capital taking the lead, accompanied by participation from Undivided Ventures, Investible, and climate-tech angel investor David Pardo.  The capital injection is set to predominantly fuel the expansion of its rent-to-own (RTO) solar initiative within Singapore, with subsequent plans […]

The Radical Fund, a climate-focused early-stage investor headquartered in Bangkok, has successfully achieved the first close of its climate tech fund, raising an initial amount of US$40 million. The fund is specifically targeted at supporting early-stage startups in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region that are dedicated to addressing climate-related challenges. The Radical Fund operates under […]

Hong Kong-based Brinc, a renowned global venture accelerator, has announced the launch of its Climate Tech program, specifically tailored for early-stage startups in the field of climate technology. This program focuses on supporting startups that are dedicated to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. Over three months, selected founders will benefit from fundraising assistance, guidance on […]

Solarvest Holdings Berhad, a prominent distributor of clean energy in Malaysia, has officially announced the selection of five grant recipients for the Seed Grant Round of Solarvest Innovation Lab 2023 (SIL 2023). The selected winners, Irradisol, Flumen, DespaQ, Hydrozon, and Hexacycle, were chosen from 30 applicants who have participated in the program since its launch […]