Venture capital
China venture capital funding set to hit record in Q1 on state-led tech push
Some investors warn state dominance may distort markets and create valuation bubbles
Japanese investors back new VC fund targeting African startups
This comes as they battle a shrinking market and relatively low interest rates at home
What building an AI tool taught me about venture capital
There’s a gap between what AI promises and what the job actually demands, and that’s where the real work lives
Is South-east Asia’s startup ecosystem stalling or simply maturing?
The region is not facing an exit drought. Here’s what is really happening
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
