Investment
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Intudo Ventures debuts US$10 million Indonesia-focused fund
The venture capital fund will focus their investments in early-stage startups, as well as establishing joint ventures with global companies to navigate the Indonesian market.
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Patamar Capital to invest over US$6 million in Southeast Asia
Formerly known as Unitus Impact, the name change is a move to reinforce the firm’s evaluation and commitment to early stage ventures in Southeast Asia.
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Thai lender Kasikorn Bank launches US$30 million Beacon VC fund to invest in fintech
The Beacon VC fund will focus on financial innovations that align with the bank’s strategies.
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Manila Water increases stake in Vietnamese Saigon Water to 38%
A unit of Manila Water Company, Inc. is increasing its stakes in Saigon Water as it aims to become Vietnam’s top fully integrated water and wastewater infrastructure provider.
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Singapore’s Vulpes Investment to launch tech-focused VC Fund in Myanmar
The venture capital fund is known as Vulpes Innovative Myanmar Investment Company (VIMIC Limited) and will make seed and Series A investments.
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Indonesia’s Falcon House Partners to acquire stake in hospitality chain Ismaya Group
Ismaya Group creates original and innovative lifestyle concepts in major cities like Indonesia, Southeast Asia, and internationally.
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Cradle Fund launches CIP300, to wean early-stage startups off grants and commercialise their products
The investment product CIP 300 from Malaysia’s early stage startup influencer Cradle Fund will focus on helping early-stage startups commercialize their products.
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Capria Ventures to launch 7 impact investment funds targeting Southeast Asia over the next five years
Capria is looking to establish connections with local fund managers in emerging markets such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar and Singapore.
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500 Startups to target 100 Indonesian startups with latest Durian Funds II
500 Startups appoints Malaysian actor Ashraf Sinclair, who has been working and residing in Indonesia as a new venture partner.
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Vietnam’s Ben Thanh Jewelry secures US$7.6 million from Mekong Capital to launch PRECITA
Following the deal, Chris Freund, the founder of Mekong Capital will enter Ben Thanh Jewelry’s as the new chairman,