Understanding the statistical dynamics of venture capital markets is often important for investors to make informed decisions and mitigate risks effectively. Likewise, achieving an equilibrium between selecting promising startups and managing existing portfolios is essential for optimizing returns and fostering growth.  In Part 1 of our interview series with Jeffrey Paine, Managing Partner at Golden […]

Democratizing innovation, Plug and Play Tech Center has built a global platform that bridges the gap between entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors. Over the past 15 years, Plug and Play has cultivated a thriving ecosystem, uniting over 35,000 startups, 500 corporations, and numerous venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies across 20+ industries.  With a presence […]

Golden Gate Ventures, a venture capital firm established in 2011, has carved an indelible mark on Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem. Rooted in Silicon Valley expertise with dedication to Southeast Asia, the firm has supported numerous audacious founders and companies toward success.  With its headquarters in Singapore and offices in Indonesia and Vietnam, Golden Gate Ventures […]

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 […]

Founder of Phi Ventures and venture partner at R3i Ventures, Peter Hlavnicka is an Angel Investor, Founder, Co-Founder, and CxO. He actively participates in startup competitions, serving as a judge, and mentoring founders through Phi Ventures Pte Ltd, his startup consulting firm specializing in intellectual property strategy and M&A.

Hailing from Singapore, Jeshua Soh is a young and dynamic angel investor who has woven a narrative that curves through unconventional education, accidental entrepreneurship, and a globetrotting escapade to over 55 countries across five continents.  In an exclusive interview with the Editor of Asia Tech Daily, Jeshua Soh describes his journey, which is a narrative […]

When starting a company, founders often underestimate the amount of time and energy required to fundraise. Phylicia Koh, vice president at early-stage gaming venture capital firm Play Ventures, said effective fundraising is not only essential for securing necessary capital but also for demonstrating the commitment and resilience of the founding team. In an interview with […]

Startup founders are often too focused on the amount of money they can get from an investor that they mostly fail to see the value that other investors have to offer to grow their businesses further. Sharon Lou, venture partner at Indelible Ventures, considers this as one of the top mistakes that founders commit when […]

Startups asking for venture capital money should spend more time demonstrating how investors can be de-risked, says Weichang (Grant) Ge, senior investment analyst at HAX, the venture capital-based program of SOSV. According to Weichang, most startups, when facing venture investors, often present their grand vision of what they are going to achieve with the VC […]

Startup founders need to be authentic and prepared when they get the chance to meet prospective investors, according to Rex Fong, founding partner at investment and advisory group Capitale Ventures. In an interview with AsiaTechDaily, Fong also urged startup CEOs to backup their valuations with numbers and narratives to convince investors to pour money into […]