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Is Investing in Startups A Good Idea?

Is Investing in Startups A Good Idea?

While highly risky, investing in startups can help you rake in big bucks. In the last couple of decades, fueled by technological advancements, startups have made our lives easier. Today, a click of the button is all we need to hail a cab or buy essentials. Successful startups have raked in millions through their products […]

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While highly risky, investing in startups can help you rake in big bucks. In the last couple of decades, fueled by technological advancements, startups have made our lives easier. Today, a click of the button is all we need to hail a cab or buy essentials. Successful startups have raked in millions through their products

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Impact Kommons Sustainability-Focused Accelerator Welcomes 15 Teams to Second Cohort

Impact Kommons Sustainability-Focused Accelerator Welcomes 15 Teams to Second Cohort

The acceleration program, backed by property conglomerate New World Development, has launched its second round off the back of a successful first cohort. A few days ago, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to declare a “state of climate emergency.”  As governments and businesses across the world recognize the need for sustainable development

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The acceleration program, backed by property conglomerate New World Development, has launched its second round off the back of a successful first cohort. A few days ago, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged world leaders to declare a “state of climate emergency.”  As governments and businesses across the world recognize the need for sustainable development

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VENTURE SUMMIT VIRTUAL CONNECT WEST

Jumpstart is pleased to announce its sponsorship and invite you to join us at Venture Summit Virtual Connect Special offer: Register Now & Save an extra 20% off the Early Bird Rates with discount code “JUMPSTARTVIP” * Call for Top Innovators Details below Venture Summit Virtual Connect Where Innovation Meets Capital March 16th – 18th

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Jumpstart is pleased to announce its sponsorship and invite you to join us at Venture Summit Virtual Connect Special offer: Register Now & Save an extra 20% off the Early Bird Rates with discount code “JUMPSTARTVIP” * Call for Top Innovators Details below Venture Summit Virtual Connect Where Innovation Meets Capital March 16th – 18th

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[Press Release] Caelus launches Caelus Global Healthcare Fund SP to Catch the Waves as Paradigm Shifts

(Hong Kong, 8 November 2020) – Caelus Asset Management Limited (“Caelus”) is pleased to announce the launch of an offshore private equity fund: Caelus Global Healthcare Fund SP (the “Fund”), which is a sub-fund under the Caelus Global Strategy Fund SPC, offered only to professional investors.   “With the launch of the Caelus Global Healthcare

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(Hong Kong, 8 November 2020) – Caelus Asset Management Limited (“Caelus”) is pleased to announce the launch of an offshore private equity fund: Caelus Global Healthcare Fund SP (the “Fund”), which is a sub-fund under the Caelus Global Strategy Fund SPC, offered only to professional investors.   “With the launch of the Caelus Global Healthcare

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[Press Release] Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute Launches Pre-Seed Startup Accelerator in Indonesia

Online program aims to help build promising technology companies across cities in Indonesia  The Founder Institute (FI.co), the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that it is officially open the registration for a new batch in Indonesia. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities, the Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams

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Online program aims to help build promising technology companies across cities in Indonesia  The Founder Institute (FI.co), the world’s largest pre-seed accelerator, announced today that it is officially open the registration for a new batch in Indonesia. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities, the Founder Institute provides high-potential entrepreneurs and teams

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5 Government-Backed Startup Programs in the Philippines

5 Government-Backed Startup Programs in the Philippines

In an effort to boost the Philippines’ startup scene, the government has launched several programs and initiatives. The Philippines is lagging behind in the startup innovation race. Despite the plethora of talent the local entrepreneurial pool offers, the Philippine startup ecosystem just isn’t enticing enough for those wishing to embark on a business venture. Natasha

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In an effort to boost the Philippines’ startup scene, the government has launched several programs and initiatives. The Philippines is lagging behind in the startup innovation race. Despite the plethora of talent the local entrepreneurial pool offers, the Philippine startup ecosystem just isn’t enticing enough for those wishing to embark on a business venture. Natasha

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[Press Release] European Fintech Starts Crowdfunding with Record-breaking EUR 5.3M on First Day

Mintos, the leading platform for investing in loans in Europe, reached its crowdfunding target of €1 million in just 15 minutes after opening to its community, raising a record amount of €5.3 million in the first 24 hours and continuing to crowdfund. November 19th, 2020. Mintos, the leading alternative investment platform for investing in loans

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Mintos, the leading platform for investing in loans in Europe, reached its crowdfunding target of €1 million in just 15 minutes after opening to its community, raising a record amount of €5.3 million in the first 24 hours and continuing to crowdfund. November 19th, 2020. Mintos, the leading alternative investment platform for investing in loans

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[Press Release] Winners of Smart Port Challenge 2020 Bring Tech Innovation to Maritime

At the grand final held today, three promising start-ups were named winners to the Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2020. These winners were announced by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Transport and Foreign Affairs. Today’s grand final saw eight shortlisted start-ups pitching their proposal to a panel of judges. The first, second

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At the grand final held today, three promising start-ups were named winners to the Smart Port Challenge (SPC) 2020. These winners were announced by Mr Chee Hong Tat, Senior Minister of State for Transport and Foreign Affairs. Today’s grand final saw eight shortlisted start-ups pitching their proposal to a panel of judges. The first, second

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How to Bring Your Accelerator Online

By Zane Bojāre COVID-19 has been a force of digitization in many industries, including the startup accelerator world, as many programs have been forced to move online in recent months. But running programs online is not new; Y Combinator’s Startup School is an 8-week online program and we have been running our digital native accelerator

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By Zane Bojāre COVID-19 has been a force of digitization in many industries, including the startup accelerator world, as many programs have been forced to move online in recent months. But running programs online is not new; Y Combinator’s Startup School is an 8-week online program and we have been running our digital native accelerator

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KK Fund and IGPI Singapore Launch SEA Point: Accelerator for Corporate-Startup Collaboration

Early next year, the partnership will launch SEA Point, an accelerator program to help corporates collaborate with startups and SMEs across Southeast Asia. Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm KK Fund has entered into a partnership with Industrial Growth Platform Pte. Ltd. (IGPI Singapore), a branch of Japan-based management consultancy firm IGPI, the former announced in

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Early next year, the partnership will launch SEA Point, an accelerator program to help corporates collaborate with startups and SMEs across Southeast Asia. Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm KK Fund has entered into a partnership with Industrial Growth Platform Pte. Ltd. (IGPI Singapore), a branch of Japan-based management consultancy firm IGPI, the former announced in

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[Press Release] Statrys Secures USD $5M Funding Round in Big Payments Push for Asia SMEs in 2020 

Statrys, a Hong Kong-based digital payment services platform, has recently accepted a USD $5M funding round to help kick off its newest products to a rapidly growing market. This round was led via a closed-door funding arrangement with an angel investor in the region with the expectation for Statrys to carve out market share in

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Statrys, a Hong Kong-based digital payment services platform, has recently accepted a USD $5M funding round to help kick off its newest products to a rapidly growing market. This round was led via a closed-door funding arrangement with an angel investor in the region with the expectation for Statrys to carve out market share in

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Capturing Innovation Through Corporate Venturing

Talking corporate venturing and getting the most out of it with two frontrunning experts in the field. Hong Kong: a flourishing startup hub that’s home to over 3,000 early-stage companies. In this rapidly-growing deconstructed startup ecosystem in the heart of Asia, corporations must find strategic ways to innovate and adapt. Corporate venturing has long been

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Talking corporate venturing and getting the most out of it with two frontrunning experts in the field. Hong Kong: a flourishing startup hub that’s home to over 3,000 early-stage companies. In this rapidly-growing deconstructed startup ecosystem in the heart of Asia, corporations must find strategic ways to innovate and adapt. Corporate venturing has long been

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TechNode Global announces ORIGIN Conference Virtual in partnership with TECHFEST Live x ROAD-TO-WCIT Malaysia 2020

The fifth edition of ORIGIN Conference is set to go virtual on Nov. 18, 2020. It is organized by TechNode Global, a pan-Asia tech platform offering premium tech news, cross-border businesses, events, and tailor-made marketing solutions for tech industry players. The ORIGIN Conference is an international event covering the latest developments in the Asia tech

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The fifth edition of ORIGIN Conference is set to go virtual on Nov. 18, 2020. It is organized by TechNode Global, a pan-Asia tech platform offering premium tech news, cross-border businesses, events, and tailor-made marketing solutions for tech industry players. The ORIGIN Conference is an international event covering the latest developments in the Asia tech

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[Press Release] Phase 3 Hospitality Revival: SmartSpruce Brings 100% Safe Cutting-Edge Disinfecting Smart UV-C Technology to Hotels in Singapore.

Have you ever wondered if your hotel room was truly clean? There have been countless experiments conducted by skeptical guests to detect microorganisms in their hotel rooms, with most of them returning the same results: yikes! Pillows, comforters, sofas, carpets, utensils and even remote controls are widely known to be the dirtiest spots in every

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Have you ever wondered if your hotel room was truly clean? There have been countless experiments conducted by skeptical guests to detect microorganisms in their hotel rooms, with most of them returning the same results: yikes! Pillows, comforters, sofas, carpets, utensils and even remote controls are widely known to be the dirtiest spots in every

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[Press Release] Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020: Setting DeFi and Blockchain Trends for 2021

Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020: Setting DeFi and Blockchain Trends for 2021 November 17th to 19th 2020, speakers and participants will assess the economic and technological rollercoaster of the year 2020, and will discuss whether DeFi will change the game for fintech. 20 October 2020, Hong Kong – During a week-long virtual event, speakers from

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Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020: Setting DeFi and Blockchain Trends for 2021 November 17th to 19th 2020, speakers and participants will assess the economic and technological rollercoaster of the year 2020, and will discuss whether DeFi will change the game for fintech. 20 October 2020, Hong Kong – During a week-long virtual event, speakers from

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What Do Accelerators Look For in Startups?

Accelerators look for different things when recruiting startups to join their cohorts. To find one that fits like a glove, start by understanding their expectations. ‘Accelerator’ is one of those buzzwords in the startup world that seems to be here to stay. With every wind of change or new technology trend, a host of new

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Accelerators look for different things when recruiting startups to join their cohorts. To find one that fits like a glove, start by understanding their expectations. ‘Accelerator’ is one of those buzzwords in the startup world that seems to be here to stay. With every wind of change or new technology trend, a host of new