singapore startup economy
VCs shift to proven startups as AI takes centre stage
VCs shift to proven startups as AI takes centre stage
Cautious investors are putting capital in fewer companies.
Level3AI targets enterprise AI growth after raising $16.6m
The plan is to build on partnerships in markets where it already operates.
Singapore’s Aid eyes Europe expansion
It’s in talks with potential partners in Germany and the Netherlands.
January startup funding jumps 155% as late-stage capital hits $2b
Seed-stage companies saw a significantly smaller share of the capital.
Late-stage funding surges to $1.99b as startup market defies freeze
Investment value quintupled since the record lows seen in the second half of 2024.
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.
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