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US VC funding surpasses US$100 bil mark in first 10 months of 2024: GlobalData
During this period, the US recorded US$117.2 billion worth of VC funding deal announcements.
7 days ago
China Focus
VC funding in China down by 19.5% y-o-y to US$25.7 bil during first three quarters of 2024: GlobalData
A total of 1,954 VC funding deals were announced in China during the same period.
October 24, 2024
Private equity
S’pore VC raises start-up debt fund amid depressed valuations
Genesis Alternative Ventures' portfolio companies include Jakarta-based online lender Akulaku and buy now, pay later start-up Pace
September 10, 2024
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Antler closes second Southeast Asia focused fund at US$72 mil
This second fund is more than twice the size of its first. Over 45 early stage startups will get US$27 mil in funding.
August 13, 2024
Asset management
S'pore's net AUM inflows falls to $193 bil in 2023, but AUM grows to $5.4 tril
AUM growth was driven by asset value recovery, but challenges in managing monies led to a decline in net AUM inflows.
July 18, 2024
Singapore news
How to jump-start the stock market
The VC industry, wary of a vicious cycle forming, has joined the call for something significant to be done for the stock market
June 13, 2024
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
AI and Malaysia are hot markets for investment: Withers KhattarWong
Joel Shen of Withers KhattarWong sees VC landscape improving, with AI sector and Malaysian market catching investors' eyes.
April 26, 2024
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Navigating the new VC universe
The VC space has shifted significantly coming out of the pandemic. Vertex Ventures' Chua Kee Lock explains how.
April 26, 2024
Fintech
Asia Pacific saw largest y-o-y decline in fintech funding in 1Q2024: S&P Global Market Intelligence
Globally, fintech startups engaged in 529 funding rounds worth US$6.58 billion in 1Q2024.
April 15, 2024
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Joseph Phua thrives on Turn-ing companies’ around
Phua highlights ongoing efforts to deploy capital and finalise “a few more deals” in the coming year.
April 05, 2024