startups

Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy

Genesis bets on growing appeal of venture debt funding

Venture debt is in and Genesis is betting on it.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.
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