venture capital
A16z on AI scale: Why big funding builds moats
A16z’s David George and Jen Kha, with Aram Verdiyan of Accolade Partners, explain why AI compute spending now builds a lasting competitive advantage.
500 Global says it is not winding down in SEA
Ng said he and Vishal Harnal have led 500 Global’s Southeast Asia practice for more than a decade and still lead their teams.
This VC uses AI to spot startups before the data catches up
OM Venture Capital’s principals expected AI to help them work faster. Instead, it helped them see deals before its competitors even knew to look.
Beyond the check: Why VCs need more than capital
As capital becomes more selective, VCs need partners that can support both funds and portfolio companies.
Singapore investment firm KCP raises $725m for Asia funds
Kembangan’s founder is a former Temasek executive and Pavilion Capital team member.
Bangladesh launches $32.7m fund to boost startup funding
Bangladeshi startups raised $1.2 billion in a decade, but local investors supplied just 7%.
HSG in talks for $1.2b early-stage dollar fund
HSG managed about US$55 billion in assets as of January 2025.
VC tracker: Accel raises US$3.5b, including US$550m for India
Notable vehicles launched or closed in August across Southeast Asia, India, and the US included those of Accel and South Park Commons.
Indian VC firm Bluehill closes first fund at $42m
The fund will invest from seed to series A in 15 to 16 startups across semiconductors, defense, space, energy, manufacturing, and robotics.
Accel raises $3.5b to back early-stage global startups
Partner Daniel Levine will stop making new investments but remain on Accel’s boards.



