Venture capital
When AI stands for augmented intelligence
By using technology to expose human blind spots, we can improve decision-making – but only if we ensure these systems remain transparent and accountable
Private equity and venture capital face tougher fundraising in 2025, with uneven exit recovery: Preqin report
Europe and Asia-Pacific lag North America on both fronts
January Capital’s private credit fund marks final close at over US$130 million
The fund offers growth-stage, sponsor-backed tech firms in Apac less-dilutive financing through senior secured loans
How AI is forcing VCs to rethink their timelines
[SINGAPORE] There’s a lot of talk about how much generative AI has changed the startup game, but what’s less discussed is the extent of the sector’s impact on venture capital itself.
How Jenny Lee became Asia’s ‘Iron Woman’ of venture capital
She is also a frequent presence in global top 100 most influential women lists
HSBC brings startup-focused Innovation Banking to Singapore, allocates US$1.5 billion to finance high-growth companies
Lender will execute a go-to-market strategy that covers both entrepreneurs and venture capital firms
Challenging economic conditions raise the bar for nascent biotech startups as funding dries up
The pullback in science and tech funding in the US has cooled investor sentiment for now, but observers say more money may eventually flow into Asia and Europe
Singapore draws international biotech VCs as Asia-Pacific life sciences sector takes off
Trump’s tariffs may prompt firms to reassess investments, but the sector’s long-term outlook is unlikely to change
Nvidia to invest in UK firms including Wayve, Revolut
The chipmaker’s financing is one of a slew of AI announcements from US technology companies this week, coinciding with Trump’s visit
China’s biotech boom: Collaboration, not competition, for Singapore
While China dominates global drug development, Singapore’s strength lies in bridging Asian innovation with Western capital, say industry players
