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MY
ID
500K - 1M
Quest Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Singapore, founded in 2011. They focus on investing in early-stage technology companies in Asia, with a particular focus on startups in the digital media, mobile, internet, software, and consumer sectors. The firm provides capital, strategy, and ...
AT
AU
BE
50K - 350K
Hubraum is Deutsche Telekom's accelerator program that connects tech entrepreneurs and startup companies with the network, capital and business opportunities of Deutsche Telekom. It provides funding for startups, runs intensive hands-on, project-based courses and offers exclusive programs for de...
AO
BJ
BW
100K - 300K
DLAB is an early-stage venture capital firm with investments in web3, decentralization, and blockchain technology. The firm provides resources and guidance to startups and entrepreneurs, helping them develop their ideas and bring them to market. DLAB offers multi-stage investments that can range...
50K - 250K
Gamerforce Ventures is a global venture capital firm based out of Singapore, with a focus on investing in eSports and gaming companies in the seed to early stage. The firm leverages its network to provide the necessary guidance and resources to help gaming companies succeed. Gamerforce Ventures ...
AR
BR
CA
1M - 4M
Great Eagle Holdings Limited is a Hong Kong-based investment company that owns, develops, and manages multi-purpose properties across Asia, ranging from residential, office, retail, and hotel properties. The company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972, and has a market capitalizat...
AF
AL
DZ
50K - 200K
Remote First Capital is a venture capital investment firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. They focus on investing in companies that improve remote work or leverage global work in a unique way. Their team of founders, operators and early investors work to support and grow the remote w...
PH
250K - 500K
1982.vc is an online venture capital firm based in San Francisco. The firm invests in early-stage technology companies, primarily those in the areas of software, artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, and data science. 1982.vc provides capital, mentorship, and resources to help ent...
5M - 20M
RPS Ventures is a late-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups with the potential to become industry leaders. The firm is a collaborative between Blue Pool Capital, SoftBank Group, and Jerry Yang, and is located in Palo Alto, California. RPS Ventures has invested in a variety of star...
DE
FR
IT
50K - 250K
YAP Capital is a syndicate of entrepreneurs that supports the next generation of founders to drive innovation and growth. It provides qualified clients access to pre-IPO growth companies in their late-stage rounds of venture capital and a round of their own investments. YAP Capital also provides...
100K - 1M
Sheesha Finance is a leading DeFi project that provides investors with a streamlined process for their analysis, trading, and tracking needs. It offers a complete one-stop-shop for all web3 startups, providing mentorship and guidance from experts, product and UX feedback, roadmap strategy design...
100K - 2M
Skystar Capital is a venture capital firm based in Jakarta, Indonesia, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage technology startups across Southeast Asia. Skystar Capital has invested in more than 50 companies to date, including Tokopedia, Gojek, Blibli, and Traveloka. S...
AD
50K - 2M
United Investors is an investment company headquartered in Moscow, Russia. The company provides a wide range of services, including asset management, corporate finance, financial advisory, and capital markets services. It also offers a variety of banking services, such as international payments,...
TH
1M - 10M
Vertex Ventures is a global network of venture capital and private equity firms, with affiliate companies in Silicon Valley, China, Israel, Southeast Asia and India. The firm focuses on high-growth start-ups and provides early-stage capital and operational support to help these companies grow. V...
NZ
KH
100K - 3M
Wavemaker is a crossborder early-stage venture capital (VC) firm that focuses on early-stage tech startup opportunities. It focuses on startups in Southeast Asia, India, and other emerging markets. Wavemaker was founded in 2003 and is based in Singapore. The firm has invested in over 400 compani...
4M
Leet Capital is an equity crowdfunding platform that provides the knowledge and tools to start-ups to run and grow their business in the digital era. The platform allows users to access investment opportunities from early-stage companies, connect with the most promising start-ups, and invest in ...
US
MX
IN
150K - 2M
500 Startups is a global venture capital seed fund with a network of venture capital, corporate, and startup programs. It is based in Silicon Valley and has offices in over 50 countries. The company provides seed investments to startups, runs accelerator programs, provides venture capital educat...
1 - 1M
Genting Ventures is the venture capital arm of the Genting Group, a multinational conglomerate with holdings in multiple industries, including gaming and entertainment. They have a portfolio of 11 companies, and invest in early stage venture rounds. Their investments range from technology, media...
GB
500K - 2M
Houghton Street Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Holborn, London. The firm focuses on investing in alumni of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and seeks to connect these individual investors with entrepreneurs and companies. Houghton Street Ventures provides c...
250K - 2M
ReGen is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies. They focus on companies that are working in the fields of energy, health, and sustainability. They are dedicated to helping companies that are creating solutions that make the world a better place. ReGen invests in companies ...
Fundraising in Malaysia:
Malaysia is home to a growing startup ecosystem, with a rapidly increasing number of startups and venture capital firms. In recent years, the Malaysian government has taken various initiatives to support and promote the growth of the startup sector, including tax incentives, funding programs, and acceleration programs. The following is a summary of the fundraising environment for startups in Malaysia:
Growing Industries:
- E-commerce
- Fintech
- Healthtech
- Foodtech
- Agtech
Some popular startups in these industries include Lazada, Grab, and Fave in e-commerce; SoftSpace in fintech; and Biji-biji Initiative in agtech.
Amount of Startups:
According to the Global Startup Ecosystem Report, there are an estimated 1,400 startups in Malaysia as of 2021, with a strong focus on technology-based industries.
Active Business Angels and VCs:
- Cradle Fund
- Gobi Partners
- MAVCAP
- 500 Startups
- Luminate Capital Partners
These investors provide funding and support for early-stage startups and help them grow and scale.
Source of Funds:
The majority of funding for startups in Malaysia comes from venture capital firms, with a smaller percentage coming from angel investors and government funding programs.