Cradle, an early-stage fund under Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance, has formed a partnership with Bursa Malaysia, the nation’s stock exchange, with the primary objective of enhancing local startup listings. This collaboration brings together the financial expertise of Bursa Malaysia and the startup support initiatives of Cradle Fund. The primary focus is to raise awareness among […]

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 […]

Bain & Company, a prominent global management consulting firm, has revealed its plans to acquire the Asia-Pacific division of Rainmaking, a renowned venture-building and startup development studio. The acquisition will support businesses throughout the region in enhancing their innovation capabilities and successfully launching and expanding new ventures. The specific terms and details of the deal […]

ScaleUp Malaysia, an accelerator that focuses exclusively on growth-stage companies in Malaysia, in partnership with Quest Ventures, Indelible Ventures, and Mranti signalled the culmination of its third cohort with the unveiling of its selection of top startups. The cohort which kicked off in August 2021 drew over 200 applications from 26 countries including Malaysia, the […]