Venture capital investments surged to unprecedented heights in 2023, surpassing $600 billion worldwide. This figure shows venture capital driving innovation and economic advancement globally. Within this dynamic landscape, venture capital firms wield significant influence, identifying and nurturing promising startups and propelling them from inception to industry prominence. When it comes to shedding light on the […]

Xsolla, a global player in video game commerce, has partnered with Curine Ventures to establish the Xsolla Curine Academy (XCA) in Kuala Lumpur. The academy, facilitated by Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), aims to foster local talent within the gaming industry. Scheduled to open on April 18 at KL Eco City, this collaboration will support […]

Jago Coffee, an Indonesia-based mobile cafe startup, has successfully secured a Series A funding round of US$6 million. The investment was led by Intudo Ventures and BEENEXT Accelerate, with participation from ORZON Ventures and D Global Ventures. The funding is crucial for the cafe startup as it seeks to expand its presence and offerings in […]

Joba Network, a Web3 startup headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, has secured an investment from Decima Fund, a Web3 investment firm based in Japan. The funding round also saw participation from a group of angel investors. The exact amount of the investment remains undisclosed. The investment is intended to support Joba Network’s change of traditional work […]

Bridgewise, an AI-based platform for analyzing global securities, has concluded a $21 million funding round led by SIX Group, with additional support from Group11, L4 Venture Builder, and other major financial institutions. This funding round brings Bridgewise’s total raised capital to $35 million. With its recent establishment of the Asia Pacific headquarters in Singapore and […]

Nibertex, a deep tech startup headquartered in Singapore and operating in the Philippines, has concluded a highly successful funding round, which was oversubscribed. This funding initiative was spearheaded by Foxmont Capital Partners, a venture capital firm based in the Philippines, with additional support from influential Southeast Asian families. With the backing of Foxmont Capital Partners, […]

“Partanna’s carbon-negative concrete is set to change the world.” This bold statement doesn’t come from an architect or a material scientist, but from Rick Fox, a former Los Angeles Lakers small forward with three NBA championships under his belt, as well as a prolific career in Hollywood. Fox, seated at an open-air café in Riyadh, […]

Mosti is set to introduce the Single Window Initiative, a program that helps Malaysia’s startup ecosystem by simplifying procedures and consolidating resources within a unified platform. Minister Chang Lih Kang recently highlighted the initiative’s goal to eliminate bureaucratic obstacles, streamline approval processes, and empower entrepreneurs to navigate the startup landscape more efficiently. Minister of Economy […]

Vietnamese digital marketing solutions provider CNV has secured $1 million in seed funding from Singapore-based venture capital firm Wavemaker Partners. This investment follows CNV’s strong performance in 2022 and 2023, three years after receiving crucial pre-seed funding from NextPay, a Vietnamese SME payments and services company. The funding is crucial for CNV as it plans […]

Rio Tinto, a prominent Australian mining company, has partnered strategically with Founders Factory, a renowned global venture studio and startup investor. This collaboration aims to support the development and commercialization of technologies in the mining sector, aligning with Rio Tinto’s mission to innovate and meet the world’s growing demand for essential materials. Under this partnership, […]