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The company has already invested INR 900 crores (USD 123 million) across 38 companies from its second fund. NewsVenture debt fund Trifecta Capital closes second fund with USD 140 million2 mins read
With the first fund, She Capital will invest in 12 to 15 women-led startups. Q&AIndia’s She Capital is set to change the bias against women entrepreneurs | Women in Tech7 mins read
A stay in Pakistan inspired former LinkedIn executive Aatif Awan to form what is now the largest closed fund focused on the country. NewsIndus Valley Capital raises USD 17.5 million to invest in early-stage Pakistani startups5 mins read
Each company will receive an investment of MYR 250,000 (USD 61,844). NewsScaleUp Malaysia, Quest invest over USD 680,000 in growth-stage startups2 mins read
Net profits in the biotech and medtech sector increased almost fivefold from the year before. NewsKEY STAT | Star Market-listed companies show robust growth in 20201 min read
Over the last two years, Mirae Asset Venture Investments has channeled nearly USD 200 million from its global fund into India’s tech startups. Q&AWe will be a multi-stage player with dedicated funds for each stage: Q&A with Mirae Asset Venture Investments5 mins read
The fund plans to invest up to SGD 2 million into 20 early-stage startups that tackle the challenges of the sector. NewsSingapore’s Motion Ventures completes first close of SGD 30 million debut fund, targeting maritime tech2 mins read
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