venture capital (VC)

Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy

Silicon Valley start-ups had their worst funding year since 2019

Over the last 12 months, investors poured money into artificial intelligence startups, but the rest of the industry foundered.
Are start-ups hunkering down for yet another dry year? - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy

Are start-ups hunkering down for yet another dry year?

Global and regional funding has slowed, and high profile startups have shut down. What does 2024 look like for the ecosystem?
Why some early-stage Southeast Asia VCs may not survive the looming cull - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy

Why some early-stage Southeast Asia VCs may not survive the looming cull

Amid plummeting valuations and an environment of caution, some VCs might struggle to make good returns on their investments.

Fintech

Global and Singapore fintech funding in 1H2023 dropped, but payments and AI remain resilient sectors: KPMG

A cloud of uncertainty continues to weigh on investors, but certain sectors persist, according to KPMG.

Digital Economy

Navigating the competitive landscape of venture capital funding

The slowdown Southeast Asian economies are experiencing is affecting the relationship between investors and start-ups.

Company in the news

Sequoia splits into three firms amid geopolitical tension

The firm will separate into independent partnerships and separate firms, operating under different brands.

Company in the news

Singapore's Aspire snags US$100 mil even as VC market slows

The financing was led by Lightspeed and Sequoia Capital Southeast Asia.

Company in the news

TDCX launches Digital CX Centre of Excellence in Singapore

TDCX launches its first Digital CX Center of Excellence in Singapore.

Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy

Raising the next unicorn, uniquely

Venture capital firms, incubators and accelerators are seeking new ways to attract start-ups

Funds

Singapore-based Wavemaker Partners closes 3rd investment fund for SEA at US$111 mil

The Singapore-based firm exceeded its initial target of US$100 million, drawing new investor Concentric Equity Partners along with existing backers including Temasek Holdings Pte, Pavilion Capital, International Finance Corp. and Vulcan Capital.
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