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It's been quiet for a while and now back to the field again. After 6 months of strategy brainstorming, we collaborated with several regional Private Equity and Venture Capitals. We are mandated to identify 100 potential regional MSMEs and MSMIs to participate in the new launch pool of the Incubation Fund, the first batch of which has been kicked off at USD500 million. If you are currently in the fundraising mode to drive the business and have the intention to route an IPO in any listing destination, we have an alternative fundraising mode to connect you to the relevant platform. It shortens your fundraising tenure with effective and efficient time resources. Welcome to drop the Business Proposal privately and we shall deal with you within the next 24 hours. The preliminary terms and conditions will be as follows; 1) Latest audited annual revenue > USD5 million; 2) Latest audited profit before taxation > USD1 million; 3) Agree to position the IPO as an exit strategy; 4) Preferably with technology-backed organization; Looking forward to your participation. Cheer.

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Setting up right and strong foundations when creating a company, is a must; more important than ever before. A company needs to have a PURPOSE and VISION. These have to be set as clear as possible by the founder(s) since its inception. Then VALUES. These will trickle down and used as the guidelines for everyone in the company to think and act. These are the backbones that will set the culture of the company. Founder/CEO cant just rely on those written and framed on the office wall. Purpose, Vision, and Values should not be something the team have to memorize. Rather, something they need to do. So, as the Founder/CEO, what you need to do is to LEAD BY EXAMPLE by always WALK THE TALK. As a VC, i would love to back this kind of company and founder. Maven Asia Capital (www.maven.asia) #mavenasiacapital

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Thanks to Kavitha N. and DealStreetAsia for featuring Collyer Capital in this interesting piece about secondaries. Glad to have contributed to the discussion as the secondary toolkit, if used right and in full transparency, can really benefit all parties involved, particularly in #ASEAN. #CollyerCapital #CCPL #ASEAN #secondaries #liquidity #transparency

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2024 reality check - Are Southeast Asian venture capital and startups still worth investing in? Fundraising has been slow, exits have not been as promising or forthcoming, and founders seem to have dampened their ambitions. Questions remain about the market size, and whether it can truly compare to US / China / India. Is this a reckoning for the region's ecosystem? Hian Goh, Michael Blakey, and I delve into these hard truths in the latest episodes of the Unreasonable Podcast. We debate the challenges and share reasons why we remain optimistic about the future (its not AI 😅). Join our candid discussion on Spotify or Youtube (link in comments below). #VentureCapital #Startups #SoutheastAsia #Investing #TheUnreasonablePodcast Freddie Luchterhand-Dare Felicia Chia

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Lessons from China’s Youth: As the CEO and founder of Merak Group, I am always on the lookout for insights on driving innovation. This enlightening video on China's hyper-adaptive young population highlights a key factor in their rapid advancements. Their agility and innovative mindset are truly inspiring. At Merak Group, we are committed to fostering a similar culture of adaptability and innovation. Let’s embrace the future by learning from these dynamic trailblazers. https://buff.ly/4cGC65f To cultivate a culture of innovation similar to China’s hyper-adaptive youth, consider these strategies: 💡Encourage Continuous Learning: Promote lifelong learning and provide access to educational resources. 💡Foster an Agile Mindset: Implement flexible work processes and encourage rapid iteration. 💡Embrace Technology: Invest in cutting-edge technologies and digital transformation. 💡Support Collaboration: Create environments that facilitate teamwork and knowledge sharing. 💡Empower Young Talent: Give young employees leadership roles and trust them with responsibilities. 💡Celebrate Failure: Treat failures as learning opportunities to drive innovation. What would you add to this list? --------------------------------------------------- I talk about these things on LinkedIn: 📈 #Strategy & how we implement it effectively. 🌍 #innovation the next big business opportunity. 👥 #Community, building connections that drive success. 🔍 Interested in these insights? You can learn more here: MERAK GROUP Follow hashtag#InvestWithMerak for more long-term investment insights and trends

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🚀 **Last Call for Investor Registration at FHA2024 Investor Hours!** As we gear up for the FHA2024 at the Singapore Expo from April 23-26, we're inviting investors for one last chance to register for our exclusive #InvestorHours. Hosted by Impact Circle MY and Innovate360, this unique segment promises transformative encounters with the trailblazers of the AgriFoodTech industry. 💼 **What to Expect:** - Engage directly with 20+ pioneering AgriFoodTech startups. - Participate in one-on-one deep dive sessions exploring innovative solutions and potential collaborations. - Gain insights into the founders' visions, challenges, and strategic roadmaps, understanding each venture’s unique value proposition. 🌟 **Seize this opportunity** to be part of the conversations shaping the future of sustainable food. Spots are limited to ensure high-quality interactions, so don’t miss out! 🔗 Register now to confirm your participation: [https://lnkd.in/gM6e2j8V) 🌍 Let’s drive meaningful change and contribute to a sustainable and prosperous future for our global food systems, one conversation at a time. #FHA2024 #SustainableFood #AgriFoodTech #ImpactInvesting #Innovation #Sustainability #Startups

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I had the privilege of sharing Bintang Capital Partners’ gender lens investing work alongside a panel of successful women, each sharing their own unique DEI journey and success stories, from a young and thriving startup to an established institution such as Maybank. At Bintang, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (JEDI) is not just a core investment strategy but it also informs the manner we conduct our business operations, from our talent attraction and retention strategy, to our choice of vendors and partners. From an investment perspective, ceteris paribus, companies that champion JEDI (whether formally or informally) are viewed favourably as having a competitive advantage over their peers that do not have similar strategies. Data gathered from our portfolio companies indicate that companies with a diverse and inclusive leadership and workforce are more resilient during economic disruptions, have lower attrition rate and are more likely to experience growth in workforce and revenue. As an impact investor, we are strongly supportive of our porfolio companies pursuing initiatives such as offering employee share option plan, prioritising hiring of local talents and internal promotion, paying living wage (not just minimum wage) and employees upskilling, among others. While such initiatives no doubt require the expense of resources (though manageable through proper planning and assistance from value investors), these are critical enablers for empowering and uplifting employees (especially those hailing from less privileged backgrounds), which will have long term multiplier effect on our economy. This is crucial as Malaysia strives to ascend to high income status by 2030. Thank you again to LeadWomen for the invite, and I look forward to further collaboration in 2025!

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For Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem to be self-sustaining, we need some big changes. There are a few key elements I believe can unlock tremendous opportunity in the region. To name a few: ✅ Deep, varied capital stack - Sufficient capital at various stages from angels to growth capital. ✅ Diverse investors - Knowledgeable investors focusing on various industries and models. ✅ Exits infrastructure - Mechanisms for exits from IPOs to M&A. ✅ Strong founders - Awareness of the nuances of SEA and conviction to depart from “tried and tested” models adapted from matured markets like the US With these in place, it will accelerate interest and success for investors and founders alike. That said, I believe our core approach needs to change. Over the last decade, SEAsia has greatly matured. And with any nascent upstart, it’s applied what’s worked elsewhere... Focusing heavily on growth-at-all-cost and other US-inspired strategies. To the surprise of most, the results have not been the most encouraging as a result of this. On hindsight, the pitfalls were clear: - Unrealistic early-stage valuations. - Chasing very large outcomes in a fragmented market. - Applying US playbooks that don't fit our market. Startups will follow suit to match criteria that VCs set. It’s how the game works. With the current market downturn, it’s a good opportunity to reset and intentionally chart our own course for the region. Investors and founders that know how to meander this market with it’s unique strengths / market dynamics in mind, will succeed. As investors and long-time believers in this region ourselves at Tin Men Capital , We believe in working together to develop the ecosystem. Southeast Asia is still learning to walk before it begins to run. Venture capital is a team sport, and together, we can build a stronger, self-sustaining space for startups to thrive. Let's pull in the same direction and make it happen. 💪

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Post #COP28, while some organisations perceive the Dubai outcome as half the glass filled, many were upbeat on the potential of greater commitments through #carboncredits. Among the myriad of strategies discussed, the convergence of carbon credits and #Web3 technologies emerged as a promising frontier to catalyze climate action. Web3 has reincarnated as the risen phoenix beyond the ashes of FTX and Luna saga to resolve traceability and authenticity of sustainability projects Having advocated at COP28 forum, Forbes Business Council published my advocacy on how businesses can leverage on the immutable and permanent characteristics of Web 3 technologies to transact high quality carbon credits as parallel income to #ESG endeavours. Businesses should ride on the crest of this climate wave to capture a renewed revenue source. #web3 #carboncredits #climatechange #ESG #mrv #sdg Global Catalyst Advisory Forbes

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 Showcasing the sustainability and economic efficiency of #renewableenergy projects can persuade #investors of their viability and potential for #highreturns.

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Here is a talk I gave about the Future of Sustainable Financing in Asia I recently gave in Bali @SpeakupMonday @robertianbonnick @tropicalnomadcanggu #sustainability #finance #Asia

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【Temasek’s Bold $10 Billion Investment in India 🇮🇳】 -- A Strategic Move Amid China Slowdown In a move that underscores India’s growing significance on the global investment landscape, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, Temasek Holdings, has announced plans to invest $10 billion in India over the next three years. 🇨🇳 This ambitious investment comes at a time when the performance of #Chinese markets has been lackluster, underscoring #India’s importance as one of Temasek’s top two preferred markets globally, alongside the #US. 🇸🇬 Looking at Temasek's #trackrecord, it's impressive to note that they have already deployed around $37 billion in India over the past two decades.. 💡As of 2023, India now makes up 7% of Temasek’s global portfolio by underlying assets, up from 4% in 2020. In 2023 alone, they invested a record $3 billion in the country. What stands out to me is their perspective on India's market dynamics: "India has always commanded a premium due to its growth potential. By identifying and investing in the right businesses, consistently achieved returns that justify the higher valuations" "The capital markets and deal sizes in India have been steadily increasing, thanks to the expanding and maturing financial markets. The current high valuations are justified by the potential for above-average returns," Temasek’s #InvestmentStrategy in India will focus on several key areas, including technology, financial services, healthcare, and consumer goods. 🌡️ For instance, Temasek’s portfolio, Sheares Healthcare Group, healthcare investor, recently invested almost $2 billion in Manipal Health Enterprises Pvt. Ltd, Indian leading muli speciality hospital operator, with total stake of 59% (new 41%) at $4.9 billion valuation. This valuation is justified by Manipal’s strong financial performance, including 1) a revenue of around $488 million, 2) an EBITDA margin of 24% for FY 2023, 3) several millions patient as sticky customers and 4) potential for free cash flow generation. Later, they sold 8% stake to Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala while holding majority shares. Very successful story and foreseen investment. I reckon their increasing investment in India reaffirms the country's status as a pivotal destination for global investors. As someone keenly observing these developments, it's clear that India's market offers tremendous opportunities, and Temasek’s commitment only strengthens this outlook. Ravi Lambah Alex Lin #startup #Singapore #Investment

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We are on the news again! This time featuring our Climate Investors Summit 2024 by 🌏 The Atlas Capital & Climate Tech Coalition & Altru Institute our partner Think Thank in New York. -On Tuesday, we will be gathering 150+ GPs and LPs from North America, and Beyond… All focused on mobilizing funding to vital innovations for our planet. -South East Asia is seeing a “Green Gold Rush”, and during our event, you will have the chance some of the family offices, conglomerates and entrepreneurs behind it (but not only!). -The climate tech landscape in Southeast Asia shows an upward investment trend, but challenges persist. According to the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Southeast Asia received $27.8 billion in climate finance in recent years. -For instance, Vietnam has become a leader in solar energy, with its solar capacity skyrocketing to 16.5 GW by 2020. -The upcoming Climate Tech Investors Summit in New York promises to be a pivotal event for those shaping the future of climate technology. -Sponsored by The Climate Tech Coalition and the Altru Investment Network, this exclusive gathering is a must-attend for family offices, institutional investors, and technologists committed to funding impactful climate solutions and driving sector innovation. Great piece of informations from Climate Insider. Thanks for writing! 🌎⚡️🇺🇸

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Revitalizing SGX: A Clarion Call from Asia's Innovation Ecosystem - Part II 5. Foster a Supportive Ecosystem There's a call for a more holistic approach to market development: - Creating stronger links between private and public markets - Encouraging more research coverage for small and mid-cap stocks - Facilitating easier access for regional investors to SGX-listed securities 6. Leverage Singapore's Strengths Many point out the need to capitalize on Singapore's unique advantages: - Positioning SGX as a neutral, stable platform amidst geopolitical tensions - Leveraging Singapore's strong regulatory reputation to attract quality listings - Tapping into the growing pool of family offices and HNWIs in the region The Path Forward The overwhelming sentiment is one of optimism and urgency. There's a shared belief that SGX can transform itself into a dynamic, tech-focused exchange that drives innovation and economic growth across the region. As we await the Review Group's recommendations, it's clear that revitalizing SGX is not just about tweaking regulations or introducing new products. It's about reimagining the role of public markets in fostering innovation, supporting entrepreneurship, and creating long-term value for investors and the broader economy. The time is ripe for SGX to embrace this challenge and position itself at the forefront of Asia's next wave of economic growth. As a community of entrepreneurs, investors, and market participants, we stand ready to support this crucial transformation.

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Now is the best time to invest in China Today's guests on Business Podcast by Roohi is Wei Yong who is part of the investor relations team at XVC - XVC is a 1.3 B research driven VC Fund - Their USD Fund II was ranked No. 7 Global (No.2 in Asia) best-performing VC funds among 2015-2020 vintages in the $250-499 million category Link to listen and watch the episode in the comments

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As a delegate, the measure of a successful conference is in the side meetings. 💼 🌍✨ Not in high-level discussions on stage, not in symbolic gestures from politicians, and not in the amount of media attention. Side meetings are a leading indicator of the real action that will take place after the event. In the 10 years that I have been attending #Ecosperity, this year was the most impressive. 🌟 Together with 🇺🇸 Frank T. Troise 🇸🇬🇨🇭, our side meetings were prodigious - 🌍 We explored financing plans with emerging climate fund managers. 🌱We discovered new climate-tech and carbon projects.  💡We developed action plans to crowd in finance from channels in our own home country 🇺🇸 . 💪We met old friends from Hong Kong, London, Geneva, and Seoul, and made new ones from Australia, Paraguay, Malaysia, and India. Now the real work begins! Let's go! #singapore #sustainablefinance #netzero #climaterisk #Temasek #Philanthropy Asia Alliance #The Liveability Challenge #ClimateAction #GenZeroSummit2024 #GenZero

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That's a big jump in Japan CRE investment in 2024 as THE WORLD PROPERTY JOURNAL reported today. #realestate #realestatenews #ccim #japanrealestate #internationalrealestate

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Thailand distributes money through ‘digital wallets’ plan. In this discussion, I explore the pros and cons of this handout with DW.

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ASTP 2024 in #Seville highlighted the recent global initiatives on encouraging & facilitating entrepreneurship; ranging from US-BOLT (https://lnkd.in/gcNs2Hjx; https://lnkd.in/gp5ydW6R), TenU’s USIT guides (https://ten-u.org/) & France’s From Lab to Start-up: Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide. The plenary panel of Simon Hepworth, Stephanie Morris, Fabrice Lefebvre & Ananay Aguilar moderated by Paul Van Dun discussed the motivations, the journey and surprises along the way in creating the UK and French frameworks. The plenary session as well as the workshop on benchmarking spinout deal terms created candid discussions on varied practises, express licenses and influencing factors set at both national and institutional levels that ultimately shape the deal. Whether it is to empower the founders and/or to provide a landing zone for what a good deal looks like these initiatives are all ambitious forays into getting the various stakeholders (#TTOs, #VCs & #founders) to engage, not to sweat the small stuff, but to keep the big picture in mind (i.e., both the economic and societal impacts of creating startups) to arrive at a win-win situation for all speedily! #startup #spinout #TechnologyTransfer #Innovation #Skills #Negotiations #Venture #KnowledgeTransfer #negotiations #Entrepreneurship

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