EventsChinaccelerator’s 8×8 Global Speaker Series provides clues for young entrepreneursChinaccelerator revealed the 12 startups that will form its latest cohort. 3 mins read
Once the final close is completed, Openspace will have USD 625 million in committed capital across four investment vehicles. NewsVC Openspace Ventures expects first close of new fund at USD 100 million3 mins read
US private equity group to target consumer businesses and carve-outs. NewsKKR raises USD 15 billion for largest Asia fund1 min read
Japan’s ecosystem is evolving. However, the government, investors, and corporates are ‘still looking at how to better involve themselves,’ says Ode. Q&AAre Japanese startups ready for the big leagues? | Q&A with Ayumi Ode, director of Japan at 500 Startups7 mins read
The group-buying service of Nice Tuan is available in over 200 cities in China through more than 200,000 neighborhood leaders. NewsKEY STAT | Alibaba-backed Nice Tuan closes another big-ticket investment1 min read
Chinese developer due to update investors on debt repayment progress this week. NewsEvergrande to pocket USD 2 billion from sale of stake in online platform2 mins read
The VC plans to make more than 15 investments in the region. NewsOpenspace Ventures targets Southeast Asia with its third fund2 mins read
100X.VC’s new iSAFE investment instrument gives the firm equity in its portfolio companies after the startups raise larger rounds. Q&A100X.VC will back 100 seed-stage startups by the end of 2021 | Q&A with Yagnesh Sanghrajka6 mins read
The number of micro VC funds in the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem has increased to 88 in 2020 from 29 in 2014. InsightsThe rise of micro venture capital funds in India4 mins read
FeaturesMore than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions
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