Venture Capital

The number of micro VC funds has increased to 88 in 2020 from a nimble 29 in 2014 in the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.

The new funding round may delay IPO plans for Flipkart, which was reported to be looking to go public in the US later this year.

The amount of raised capital and deals dropped slightly in 2020, but there are more than one reason to be optimistic for Southeast Asia’s startup ecosystem.

China Venture Roundup Volume 38 covers China’s investment activity during May 24–30, 2021.

Often the only Asian VC in the deals it is involved in, iGlobe Partners connects western and Asian startup networks to invest in game-changing innovations.

iGlobe Partners closed its fourth fund, iGlobe Platinum Fund III, to invest in game-changing companies in smart cities, synthetic biology, and fintech.

Former Goldman Japan vice chair aims to promote diversity from startup stage.

China Venture Roundup Volume 37 covers China’s investment activity from May 17–23, 2021.