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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.
January 04, 2024
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?
December 20, 2023
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.
October 26, 2023
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.
August 01, 2023
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.
June 29, 2023
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.
June 06, 2023
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.
February 15, 2023
Company in the news
TDCX launches Digital CX Centre of Excellence in Singapore
TDCX launches its first Digital CX Center of Excellence in Singapore.
January 27, 2023
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Raising the next unicorn, uniquely
Venture capital firms, incubators and accelerators are seeking new ways to attract start-ups
October 09, 2020
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.
July 15, 2020