singapore startup economy
For higher success with startups, bring independent directors on board
Startups are vital engines of innovation and value creation, holding the promise to revolutionise markets. But they face daunting odds, and the low startup success rates reflect this reality.
For higher success with startups, bring independent directors on board
Startups are vital engines of innovation and value creation, holding the promise to revolutionise markets. But they face daunting odds, and the low startup success rates reflect this reality.
Nium raises US$50M in Series E round led by SEA sovereign fund
It will use the funds to accelerate its growth plans.
CEO-as-a-Service boosts biotech startups
In addressing leadership shortages in biotech, entrepreneurial talent is needed.
Singapore raises US$6.10b, tops ASEAN 6 investments
The nation accounted for 73.3% of deal value within the region.
Early-stage deals dominate Singapore’s 2023 investment scene
There were 464 early-stage deals in 2023.
Singapore's deep tech value dips despite more deals
In 2023, deep tech deals in Singapore amassed a total value of US$1.53b.
Singapore leads in women-led startups with 936 firms
Women-led start-ups raised US$3B in 2023.
Singapore tops SEA in tech funding with US$604M in 1Q24
Homegrown Capillary had the highest funding round during the period.
SG-based startup CEOs earn more than SEA counterparts: report
Singaporean CEOs of startups in the $11m-$50m funding stage earn 3.1x more.
Singapore leads SEA cities with top tech funding in 2023
The city raised US$2.3m in funding this year.
Singapore ranks 10th in global ranking of top unicorn-producing countries
In Asia, Singapore ranks third.
Singapore bags 'Best Startup Business Environment in Asia' title
Globally, Singapore ranked 4th.
SG and other Asian economies record a rise in GenAI startups
More than $956m was invested and may see an increase.
Startups focusing on ‘continuity of care’ flourish in SG’s booming health tech sector
Life sciences expert says fragmented data remains a challenge for many healthcare institutions and an opportunity for tech startups.
AWAK raises $27.1m Series B funding
This is the year’s most substantial MedTech fundraising event in the region.
Temasek Holdings, 2 SG universities to invest $75m for deep tech ventures
The three organisations inked a deal to speed up the commercialisation of deep tech ventures.
Commentary
Offshore wind power needs Singapore’s expertise as Asia’s reliance on fossil fuels rises