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Genesis bets on growing appeal of venture debt funding
Venture debt is in and Genesis is betting on it.
July 17, 2020
Budget 2020
$8.3 bil package to help Singapore companies, economy grow over the next 3 years: DPM Heng
“Even as our enterprises compete to differentiate themselves, they must come together to solve common challenges,” says DPM Heng.
February 18, 2020
Private equity
The future of venture capital in Malaysia
(Jan 31): The venture capital sector in Malaysia has enjoyed a decade of global prominence amid record levels of fundraising. This has been particularly true for Southeast Asian start-ups raising funds in the early stage. However, industry players believe
January 31, 2020
Emerging Markets
How developing countries create industrial champions
For many firms in emerging and developing economies, emulating the successes of Samsung and Hyundai may seem like an impossible dream. But the rapid economic growth of Japan, South Korea and other Asian countries in the second half of
January 23, 2020
Issues that matter
Start-ups sober up to funding scrutiny
WeWork’s IPO debacle emphasises that having a high-profile founder with a great idea is not enough
December 27, 2019
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Singapore-based start-up that gives loans to online shoppers scores US$500 mil valuation
SINGAPORE (Dec 3): FinAccel Pte, which extends credit to online shoppers in Indonesia under the Kredivo brand, has raised US$90 million ($123 million) of expansion capital in a fundraising round valuing the company at almost US$500 million.
December 03, 2019
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
DBS launches zero-cost business toolkit to attract high-growth startups
SINGAPORE (Nov 4): DBS Bank has rolled out a zero-cost business toolkit that comprises a suite of banking and professional services for high-growth startups in the software, Internet and emerging technology industries
According to DBS, the “DBS Sta
November 04, 2019
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Temasek JV Reefknot Investments makes first investment in UK-based AI company
SINGAPORE (Oct 30): Reefknot Investments, a Singapore-based global joint venture between Temasek Holdings and Kuehne + Nagel, has made its first strategic investment in UK-based artificial intelligence company PROWLER.io.
October 30, 2019
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Local AI firm Taiger wins $34 mil from investors
SINGAPORE (July 10): Taiger, an artificial intelligence startup whose clients include Bank of America Corp, AIA Group Ltd. and Banco Santander SA, has raised US$25 million ($34.0 million) of funding for its expansion.
July 10, 2019