While the big ticket later stage VCs remain the biggest investors, under the canopy at the early stage lie some important players as well - like VC accelerators, incubators and venture builders.
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At Accelerating Asia, we invest in early stage companies. Our approach to seed investing is unique and designed to deliver returns for investors. Craig dives into what makes us different.
Read MoreAccelerating Asia, a leading international early-stage Venture Capital Fund headquartered in Singapore, has launched Fund II. The targeted US$20 million fund already has around 50 per cent in soft commitments from existing investors and partners.
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When starting out as a fund investor, you are faced with the age-old question of whether to adopt a concentrated or diversified portfolio strategy. Should you bet in a smaller number of startups with larger cheque sizes or in a larger number of startups with smaller cheque sizes?
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You must have read about the surge of unicorns in the USA and China a few years ago and now are hearing about a similar proliferation of unicorns in India and Southeast Asia. This might leave you wondering how you can get your hands on startups to invest in and companies that will scale-up.
Read MoreAccelerating Asia portfolio company Panalyt has successfully closed a US$3 Million seed round, led by D4v and including the Chiba Dojo Fund and Headline Asia.
Read MoreBefore applying to an accelerator program, founders have to struggle with the question: is it worth it? While it may be easy to read some articles and form an opinion on all accelerators, the answer is usually more nuanced.
Read MoreHint: it’s not just because of Covid-19. The healthcare industry has been continuously evolving in South and South East Asia, Covid helped accelerate a healthtech revolution that was already underway.
Read MoreDrive lah, a shared mobility startup based in Singapore, has raised US$3.2M in a pre-series A round.
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There seems to be some confusion these days about whether startups should price a round at a “pre-money” valuation or a “post-money” valuation. I’ve had founders say that potential investors are confused or complaining about one or the other.
Read MoreIn 2021, Waitrr joined Cohort 4 of the Accelerating Asia flagship program. Waitrr is transforming the restaurant industry through QR code ordering, they’re currently raising $2.5M and have a growth rate of 5x.
Read MoreIn 2021, Independents joined Cohort 4 of the Accelerating Asia flagship program. Independents is bringing world class creative talent to the world.
Read MoreShuttle, a mass-transit startup based in Bangladesh, has raised US$750,000 in a seed round, led by Accelerating Asia. Robi Axiata Limited (r-ventures), Impact Collective (The Ventures, South Korea) and Bangladesh Angels Network (BAN) are some of the investors that participated in the round.
Read MoreIn 2021, Amar Lab joined the Accelerating Asia portfolio and Cohort 4 of our flagship program. Amar Lab are on a mission to deliver accessible health care to people in Bangladesh.
Read MoreIn 2021, Drive lah joined the Accelerating Asia portfolio and Cohort 4 of our flagship program. Drive lah are on a mission to become the biggest car-sharing platform in Asia, since starting they have grown 10X and are currently fundraising.
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