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We are thrilled to announce that VentureTECH has entered into a strategic collaboration with Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) to support the listing of multinational companies on the TSE. This partnership represents a significant leap in strengthening cross-border financial ecosystems and elevating Asian participation in Japan's capital markets. As part of this collaboration, VentureTECH will actively provide support through the TSE Asia Startup Hub, which offers extensive assistance in business development, fundraising, and IPO preparations. Our role is to foster stronger connections between Asian and Japanese companies, paving the way for increased cross-border listings on the TSE. This partnership opens new horizons for Malaysian companies, enabling them to scale rapidly, attract strategic investments, and enhance their global market presence. It also reinforces our commitment to empowering Bumiputera entrepreneurs and advancing high-growth industries in Malaysia, facilitating their expansion into international markets. We look forward to working closely with the TSE Asia Startup Hub to drive innovation, promote sustainable economic growth, and strengthen the ties between Malaysia and Japan. Here is the news article: https://lnkd.in/ghcnKpYe #VentureTECH #ImpactInvestor #ImpactInvestment #TokyoStockExchange #StrategicPartnership #IPOs #AsianEntrepreneurs #CapitalMarkets #BumiputeraEmpowerment #BumiputeraEntrepreneurs #SustainableGrowth #Innovation #GlobalGrowth #SustainableDevelopment #MalaysiaJapan 

#Malaysia stands at a pivotal moment in its economic evolution, with the #venturecapital #VC sector poised to play a crucial role in shaping the nation’s future. The Malaysia Venture Capital Roadmap #MVCR for 2024-2030 positions Malaysia as an emerging VC hub in Southeast Asia, with the vision of making it a preferred destination for VC within the region. The Roadmap aims to enhance the VC ecosystem through three core strategies. This report presents a detailed analysis and strategic approach to catalyse the growth and effectiveness of VC in the country. The sections in the MVCR report collectively outline a strategic approach to elevate Malaysia’s position in the VC sector by 2030, emphasizing #innovation-driven economic growth. 

𝗪𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟴 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗮 𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗲! Amidst the booming of Indonesia’s fintech landscape, this highlights our dedication to driving innovation and growth in the region's fintech sector. As Sinar Mas Land's corporate venture capital arm, Living Lab Ventures (LLV) believes in building a holistic ecosystem that empowers founders at every stage. Our brand reflects this comprehensive approach: 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲: We utilize Sinar Mas Land’s extensive experience and vast network to provide invaluable guidance and support to our portfolio companies. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: From mentorship to business development assistance, we offer a suite of services designed to accelerate our partners' success. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺: LLV links founders with a vibrant ecosystem of partners, investors, and resources, opening new growth opportunities. In the past 24 months, LLV has participated in 18 deals, including investments in Indonesian fintech startups such as DANA Indonesia, Paper.id, and IDEAL Indonesia. This recognition strengthens our passion for innovation. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with outstanding founders to build impactful, significant, and scalable businesses in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we empower the next generation of leaders! Check out the full story at https://lnkd.in/gyZjSKvH #LivingLabVentures #Fintechinvestment #ScalewithImpact #Investment #Innovation #SinarMasLand #StartupEcosystem

It was a pleasure to be featured at the Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association (SVCA) Indonesia Spotlight 2024 last Friday. As our Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Willson Cuaca, said, our unique strategy in Indonesia is called “Spray & Pray.” 🤔 Interestingly, this term actually stems from how it is “difficult to predict whether a company can fundraise or not” — especially when many of the founders are first-time founders. 💡 Despite that, we continue to #invest and eventually learn from the process before building the institutional knowledge. Watch the video below to understand “Spray & Pray” strategy better 👇 #EastVentures

📢 Big News for Indonesia’s Tech Sector! The Indonesian Investment Authority (INA) and Singapore-based venture capital firm Granite Asia are joining forces in a significant investment push into Indonesia's burgeoning technology landscape! Together, they plan to inject up to $1.2 billion into local tech initiatives and businesses with strong Indonesian roots, targeting growth across the nation. In a joint statement released on Monday, the two firms outlined that their contributions will come in both equity and hybrid capital. Specific details on the funding breakdown and timeline were not disclosed, and the statement did not yet mention any specific projects or businesses set to benefit. However, this ambitious move underscores their shared commitment to fostering innovation and economic growth in Indonesia. About INA: Established in 2020, INA is Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund with a mission to bring global and domestic investments into Indonesian assets. Recently, INA’s toll road platform, backed by international players such as Dutch pension fund APG and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, invested in key sections of the Trans Sumatra Toll Road a major infrastructure project driving regional connectivity and economic activity. About Granite Asia: Previously known as part of GGV Capital, Granite Asia manages assets worth $5 billion and is now an independent venture capital firm focused on accelerating growth across Asia’s dynamic markets. This collaboration promises to be a transformative catalyst for Indonesia's technology sector, opening doors for growth, partnerships, and significant advancements within the country and Southeast Asia. 🌐🚀 https://lnkd.in/fzpnPPW #investment #indonesiatech #sovereignwealthfund #venturecapital #economicgrowth #digitaleconomy #ina #graniteasia #techinnovation #indonesia #technology #partnership Granite Asia Indonesia Investment Authority (INA)

Here’s a highlight from last evening: Jungle's Managing Partner, David Gowdey, spoke at the Bloomberg CEO Forum in Jakarta, joining top Indonesian VC leaders to discuss Indonesia's venture outlook. David outlined a few key shifts on the horizon: ✅ Southeast Asian companies, which have traditionally been inward-focused - building profitability and strengthening core businesses - are set to shift over the next 12-24 months. More M&A activity is expected across the region, offering exit opportunities for growing businesses. ✅ With no dominant public market exchange in Southeast Asia, there is strong potential for the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) to emerge as the leading public market platform in the region. The conversation also touched on #GenAI and the exciting opportunities emerging in Indonesia's evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem. Big thanks to Bloomberg, Katie Turner, and Olivia Poh for having us at this great event.

It is now clear that the concept of taking Asean as a market for expansion is flawed. Different income levels, political systems and regulatory regimes usually means inefficient cost structures requiring separate teams for different countries. A better approach is to pick one or two counties where your products/services are more acceptable and focus on becoming Ebitda positive in those economies. Some financial institutions have given up the Asean structure completely as cross subsidising business units is not sustainable. Having an Asean grouping is important for governments but achieving profitability across a single Asean business is harder to achieve. VCs on the ropes in South-east Asia. Here’s how they can bounce back https://lnkd.in/gpzwX7pw

Asia saw a surge in investment dollars in 2021-22, reaching peak valuations. Now, as the market recalibrates, investors are eyeing new opportunities across the region. Caela Tanjangco, Asia regional lead for Catalyst, shares the latest insights from our global mid-year VC snapshot: 🧩 Mismatched pricing expectations between founders and investors have led to difficulty in closing rounds. 🇻🇳 In our own portfolio, we have observed Vietnamese companies getting to profitability quickly as founders from this market adapt to more capital-efficient strategies. 🔍 Companies out of Malaysia and the Philippines are gaining interest from investors as they seek to diversify from the usual markets and secure positions at lower valuations. 🌲 In addition to investments in AI, many funds are looking into cleantech and greentech opportunities in the region. Curious about VC trends in your region? Dive into our global mid-year snapshots through the link in our bio. #VentureCapital #EndeavorCatalyst #Entrepreneurship Endeavor Indonesia Endeavor Vietnam Endeavor Philippines 

𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 In a move to solidify Malaysia's position as a leading player in the global startup ecosystem, the Ministry of Economy has unveiled the KL20 Action Plan. This comprehensive plan outlines a series of attractive incentives specifically designed to attract established Venture Capital (VC) firms to set up operations in Malaysia. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐂 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: - 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 & 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: Expedited licensing and permit processes minimize logistical hurdles for establishing a local presence.  - 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬: Subsidized office space eases financial burdens during the initial setup phase. - 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐜𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Exemption from employment pass fees empowers VCs to attract and retain top-tier talent. - 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: The program facilitates connections with promising Malaysian startups seeking investment, allowing VCs to capitalize on early-stage opportunities. - 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐱 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Competitive tax benefits further enhance the overall attractiveness of establishing a Malaysian base. Beyond the immediate financial benefits, the KL20 Action Plan positions Malaysia as a strategic springboard for VCs seeking access to the burgeoning Southeast Asian tech market. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: The program has already garnered significant interest, with several prominent VC firms like Nordstar and K3 Ventures announcing plans to establish offices in Kuala Lumpur. The KL20 Action Plan represents a significant step forward for Malaysia's burgeoning startup ecosystem. By offering a compelling value proposition to global VCs, the country positions itself to accelerate innovation and propel its position as a leading hub for technology and entrepreneurship. #KL20 #KL20ActionPlan #GovernmentIncentives #BusinessOpportunities #InvestInMalaysia

I find this news item particularly remarkable. As much as there has been remarkable economic development and escalation in standard of living over the past 2 decades, Indonesia has consistently been an "emerging market" for private market investors, and private market investment exits in Indonesia have consistently been a challenge, therefore realized returns and fund-level performance has consistently been underwhelming. I don't have the details of the hold period or returns of this investment for Indonesia-focused private equity fund manager Falcon House Partners, but I do find any private eauity exit in Indonesia to be commendable. That being said, it seems to be more optimal playing the private markets Indonesia investment story either via a broader regional fund, direct deals, or partnering with one of the many vastly successful and local wealthy family businesses. #indonesia #privatemarkets #privateequity #alternativeinvestments #seasia #exits #tradesale #acquisitions #familybusinesses