Venture capital
Vertex Ventures leads tech startup myFirst’s US$8 million Series A funding round
The child-friendly digital ecosystem presents a global opportunity, says the venture capital firm
SoftBank, HorizonX, QAI Ventures to build Singapore quantum hub
Their partnership aims to move quantum innovation from the lab into commercial applications
Quantum tech investor QAI Ventures eyes fresh bets in Singapore, India
The Switzerland-based venture firm, which expanded to the city-state last year, is now raising a US$150 million fund
Beyond the dip: How VCs can bet on Indonesia’s resilience
While major cases of fraud have wiped confidence in the country’s startups, there are still opportunities in South-east Asia’s largest economy
New MAS-MTI Growth Capital Workgroup aims to close gap between private capital and public listings
Led by Chee Hong Tat, the group includes top executives from GIC, Temasek and DBS, along with public and private sector representatives
Apac fintech investment down 20.5% in 2025; venture capital investment hits decade-low
India is a major driver of investment activity in the region despite a sharp decline
Vietnam-Singapore partnership seen as catalyst for scaling sustainable innovation
Singapore-backed initiatives such as UniVentures strengthen bilateral ties by preparing Vietnamese startups for regional expansion
South-east Asia M&A deal value drops 16% in 2025, diverging from broader Apac rebound: Bain
The broader Asia-Pacific strategic deal market has grown 33% in value
From reset to readiness: South-east Asian capital markets in 2026
The year 2025 offered early signals on AI, governance and liquidity, showing where disciplined capital is heading next
Realities that will shape the South-east Asia VC playbook for years to come
While the funding winter persists, the region’s fundamentals and strategic advantages have never been more compelling
