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The conversation around decarbonizing Asia’s built environment continues to gain momentum. In a recent webinar co-hosted by AC Ventures and Accacia, “Decarbonizing the Built Environment in Asia: Turning Challenges into Opportunities,” industry leaders explored the urgent need for sustainable solutions in the region. The session introduced the whitepaper, “From Concrete to Carbon Neutral: Decarbonizing Asia’s Built Environment,” a joint initiative by BCG X, B Capital and Accacia. With buildings contributing 40% of global emissions and Asia accounting for a significant share of new construction, the report outlines strategies to align economic growth with sustainability. The discussion featured Annu Talreja (Founder & CEO, Accacia), Helen Pei-Hua Wong (Managing Partner, AC Ventures), and Arista Dharsono-Heinz (Global Head of Sustainability, Asia Green Real Estate). We appreciate their thoughtful contributions and perspectives on addressing this challenge. We look forward to continuing this conversation and advancing toward a more sustainable future! 💡 Learn more about the whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/g_7pBG4h #decarbonization #sustainabledevelopment #greenbuilding #asiabuiltenvironment #climateaction #sustainability #carbonneutral #urbanplanning #greentech #sustainablesolutions #futureofrealestate #cleanenergy

The e-Conomy SEA 2024 report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company shows a growing trend in funding for emerging sectors, particularly SaaS. SaaS startups accounted for 49% of the 51 investment deals worth US$300 million in the first half of 2024. Investor confidence remains strong, with 60% of Southeast Asian investors planning to focus on this sector in the coming years. In a conversation with Tech in Asia, Larry Susanto, AVP of Investment at AC Ventures, which invests in leading SaaS companies like PT Esensi Solusi Buana (ESB) and Koltiva, shared, “SaaS is attractive due to its ease of monetization and scalability. We believe SaaS solutions have real potential to solve the most pressing challenges that SMEs and enterprises are facing. In Southeast Asia, despite the recent traction in SaaS adoption over the past few years, we believe that there is still a huge whitespace that remains underpenetrated.” 💡 Learn more in the full article on Tech in Asia Indonesia by Dimas Jarot Bayu and Yustinus Andri Dwi Putranto: https://lnkd.in/g8sfpkTD 🗞️ Subscribe to AC Insights: https://lnkd.in/g8qbFykV   #saas #techinvestment #southeastasia #vc #startupfunding #emergingmarkets #investmenttrends

AC Ventures' Helen Pei-Hua Wong recently joined a panel with leaders from Iterative, Startup Academy, Monk's Hill Ventures, Google Cloud, and Fuzzy Sequence 🚀 at the “Lessons from the Most Resilient Startups” event. Together with Hsu Ken Ooi (Managing Partner at Iterative), Arun Pai (Principal at Monk's Hill Ventures), and 🎯 Serena Lam (Founder of Fuzzy Sequence), they shared powerful insights on how startups can build resilience to navigate uncertainty and thrive. Big thanks to Iterative for organizing, and to Mike Langford, Fannie Soubiele, Sethu Sathyan, and Mehr Vaswani for hosting us at Google in Singapore. Excited for more conversations like this to continue fueling startup growth! #startupresilience #VC #ACVentures #entrepreneurship #innovation

Southeast Asia faces significant climate risks, with proactive action unlocking over US$4 trillion in opportunities by 2030. Accacia, Koltiva, and Xurya Daya Indonesia are among the key players in this space, demonstrating the promising potential for both sustainability and growth. 🔗 Read more on why these companies are worth following: https://lnkd.in/gmCQAedP #climatetech #southeastasia #sustainability #greenenergy #investmentopportunities

Join Helen Pei-Hua Wong, Managing Partner of AC Ventures, this Thursday, December 5th, 2024, in Singapore, for an exclusive event co-hosted with Iterative and Monk's Hill Ventures. Get ready to hear from top investors and founders as they share hard-earned lessons on thriving through adversity. 🔑 What You’ll Gain: - Real Experience – Insights from investors with hands-on experience in building resilient startups. - Actionable Advice – Answers to your toughest questions on startup resilience and team-building. - Valuable Connections – Network with founders and investors who are ready to share and connect. 🎤 Speakers: - Helen Pei-Hua Wong, Managing Partner, AC Ventures - Hsu Ken Ooi Managing Partner, Iterative - Arun Pai, Principal, Monk's Hill Ventures - 🎯 Serena Lam, Founder, Fuzzy Sequence 🚀 📅 Date: Thursday, 5 December 🕕 Time: 6:00–9:00 PM SGT 📍 Location: Google Cloud, Singapore After the panel, join us for networking, refreshments, and a chance to connect with other founders and investors. 👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/495mrMg #southeastasia #networking #founders #investors #singaporeevent #startup #resilience #venturecapital

Join us in our upcoming webinar on practical strategies to reduce emissions, harness AI-powered technology, and incorporate sustainable materials to reshape Asia’s built environment.   Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM (Jakarta Time, GMT+7) 🕒 Duration: 45 minutes 💻 Location: Online 🎙 Speakers: - Annu Talreja, Founder & CEO, Accacia - Helen Pei-Hua Wong, Managing Partner, AC Ventures - Arista Dharsono-Heinz, Global Head of Sustainability, Asia Green Real Estate 🔗 Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gRytPMsM #sustainability #builtenvironment #ai #innovation #emissionsreduction #futureofasia #webinar

Helen Pei-Hua Wong, Managing Partner at AC Ventures, participated as a judge in Singtel’s inaugural Big Fearless Fund (BFF) competition, engaging with innovative projects that have the potential to drive meaningful change. The event highlighted the power of bold ideas and the Future Fearless spirit. At AC Ventures, we back initiatives that create lasting impact, and it’s great to see Singtel share this commitment to innovation. Thank you to Tian Chong Ng, CEO of Singtel Singapore, for leading such a forward-thinking platform that supports the next wave of innovation. #innovation #futurefearless #bffcompetition #entrepreneurship #transformativechange

This week at AC Ventures HQ, we hosted another engaging session of ACV Academy, focusing on Talent Trends in Startups: Navigating Through the Talent Gap. A big thank you to Michael Page for sharing valuable insights on how to attract top talent and retain them in a competitive startup landscape. It was great to see AC Ventures portfolio companies, majoo Indonesia, PT Esensi Solusi Buana (ESB), Rosé All Day, Atma, Kargo Technologies, Koltiva, and MAKA Motors joining us for this insightful discussion. Looking forward to more sessions that help strengthen the growth of our portfolio companies! #acvacademy #startuptalent #talentretention #acventures #entrepreneurship #businessgrowth

A single data breach can cost businesses over US$1M, with incidents becoming more frequent every year. In Indonesia, only 27% of companies actively plan for future cyber risks, leaving significant gaps in readiness. To address these challenges, AC Ventures and PwC Indonesia have launched the "Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups." This guide provides practical strategies for identifying threats, building defenses, and using tools like generative AI to adapt to evolving risks. 🔗 Download the playbook to strengthen your cybersecurity approach: https://lnkd.in/gsZR-JJZ #cybersecurity #startupplaybook #genai #businessgrowth #cybersecurityforstartups #digitalsecurity #businessresilience #cybersecuritystrategy

AC Ventures, in partnership with PwC Indonesia, recently launched the Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups at PwC Indonesia's office. The playbook addresses key knowledge gaps in the venture ecosystem, offering actionable strategies on cybersecurity threats, principles, incident response, and regulatory compliance. Pandu Sjahrir, Founding Partner of AC Ventures, shared his views on the importance of cybersecurity, alongside Subianto Subianto, Partner at PwC Indonesia, Rizky Andriawan, Head of Product & Engineering at broom.id, Furqonuddin Ramdhani, Co-Founder & CTO of Koltiva, and Samira Shihab, Principal and Head of Value Creation at AC Ventures. Thank you to everyone who joined and participated in the discussion. The playbook is available as a valuable resource for strengthening cybersecurity practices. 📥 Download the full Cybersecurity Playbook for Startups here: https://lnkd.in/gsZR-JJZ #cybersecurity #cybersecurityforstartups #entrepreneurship #digitalsecurity #businessresilience #cybersecuritystrategy