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Hollywood Investors: A Legacy Far Beyond Film

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By Alvin Mak The past and present of Hollywood’s place in entrepreneurship  The past Few people think of legendary actor Paul Newman when they crack open a jar of Newman’s Own pasta sauce, when in fact, the well established non-profit F&B provider was founded by the Hollywood star in 1982.  Newman was the trailblazer for […]

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By Alvin Mak The past and present of Hollywood’s place in entrepreneurship  The past Few people think of legendary actor Paul Newman when they crack open a jar of Newman’s Own pasta sauce, when in fact, the well established non-profit F&B provider was founded by the Hollywood star in 1982.  Newman was the trailblazer for

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All Entrepreneurial Roads Lead to the “Outside Island”

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You may only have one shot at innovation: How to apply learnings from both ends of the map   For centuries, Japan had been successful in thwarting invasions due to geographical isolation, among other factors. However, by the early 1600s, this very same isolation led to a stalemate in economic prosperity and technological advancement, as

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You may only have one shot at innovation: How to apply learnings from both ends of the map   For centuries, Japan had been successful in thwarting invasions due to geographical isolation, among other factors. However, by the early 1600s, this very same isolation led to a stalemate in economic prosperity and technological advancement, as

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VIISA’s 7th Batch of Vietnamese Startups Graduates Acceleration Program

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The Investment Day event was held both offline and online on July 2 Vietnam Innovate Startups Accelerator, or VIISA, celebrated the ‘Investment Day’ milestone of Batch 7 of its Acceleration Program to showcase graduating startups to investors globally at the MOONLAB co-working space on July 2, 2020. The event attracted more than 100 active investors,

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The Investment Day event was held both offline and online on July 2 Vietnam Innovate Startups Accelerator, or VIISA, celebrated the ‘Investment Day’ milestone of Batch 7 of its Acceleration Program to showcase graduating startups to investors globally at the MOONLAB co-working space on July 2, 2020. The event attracted more than 100 active investors,

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Betting on the Failing Horse: An Interview with Seamon Chan, Palm Drive Capital

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By Tanisha Lele As investors’ roles change, it might be time for them to step up and support their failing portfolio companies. When we come across the term ‘investor’, we immediately think of money, and naturally, given the profession itself. But when it comes to backing startups, an investor’s call of duty is not limited

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By Tanisha Lele As investors’ roles change, it might be time for them to step up and support their failing portfolio companies. When we come across the term ‘investor’, we immediately think of money, and naturally, given the profession itself. But when it comes to backing startups, an investor’s call of duty is not limited

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A Step Ahead of The Next Crisis: Newly Launched Virtual Global Accelerator Expara VirTech

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Expara VirTech Global Accelerator aims to promote helpful solutions for worldwide calamities Powering startups on the offensive against future global crises, Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm Expara Ventures launched the first cohort of its fully online accelerator Expara VirTech Global Accelerator via Zoom on Tuesday, May 16. “We decided to launch an acceleration program focusing on

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Expara VirTech Global Accelerator aims to promote helpful solutions for worldwide calamities Powering startups on the offensive against future global crises, Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm Expara Ventures launched the first cohort of its fully online accelerator Expara VirTech Global Accelerator via Zoom on Tuesday, May 16. “We decided to launch an acceleration program focusing on

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Family offices

Knowledge, Network and Navigation: Why Family Offices Make Great Investors

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Asian family offices can provide unique resources to the startups they invest in As more high net worth individuals (HNIs) are added to the world, their family businesses have been becoming increasingly visible in the funding space. While these businesses focus on building wealth, investments offer them an avenue to put their wealth to work.

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Asian family offices can provide unique resources to the startups they invest in As more high net worth individuals (HNIs) are added to the world, their family businesses have been becoming increasingly visible in the funding space. While these businesses focus on building wealth, investments offer them an avenue to put their wealth to work.

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startup down round

Doubling Down: Everything You Need To Know About Startup Down Rounds

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Find out what a startup down round means, how it works, and whether founders should be concerned about going through one Raising a round of funding can be an exhilarating time for startups. Startup valuations have been rising, seed rounds today can run into millions of dollars, and the funding slowdown has not stopped some

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Find out what a startup down round means, how it works, and whether founders should be concerned about going through one Raising a round of funding can be an exhilarating time for startups. Startup valuations have been rising, seed rounds today can run into millions of dollars, and the funding slowdown has not stopped some

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family offices

Access Alts Asia CEO: Family Offices Diversifying with Investments in Tech

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In conversation with Aradhna Dayal, CIO of Regal Ford (Asia) and Founder and CEO of Access Alts Asia Counter to the world of flashy VC firms and high-profile tech events, the network of family offices around the Asia-Pacific region is relatively private, and hidden from the public eye. Family offices (FOs) refer to wealth management

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In conversation with Aradhna Dayal, CIO of Regal Ford (Asia) and Founder and CEO of Access Alts Asia Counter to the world of flashy VC firms and high-profile tech events, the network of family offices around the Asia-Pacific region is relatively private, and hidden from the public eye. Family offices (FOs) refer to wealth management

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Oceanpine

New VC On The Block Oceanpine Raises US$200M For Its Second Fund

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Oceanpine will continue to drive investments into deep tech Venture capital (VC) firms in Southeast Asia have been slow to catch up with developments in the deep tech industry, with Singapore leading the charge thanks to proactive government initiatives that promote investments in this sector. However, even in a robust startup economy such as Singapore,

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Oceanpine will continue to drive investments into deep tech Venture capital (VC) firms in Southeast Asia have been slow to catch up with developments in the deep tech industry, with Singapore leading the charge thanks to proactive government initiatives that promote investments in this sector. However, even in a robust startup economy such as Singapore,

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Oriente

Hong Kong Fintech Startup Oriente Raises US$50M in Ongoing Series B

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The startup claims to have experienced a 700% year-on-year (YoY) growth in transactions, and served more than 4 million new users in 2019 Hong Kong-based fintech startup Oriente has raised fresh funds of approximately US$50 million in its ongoing Series B funding round, the company announced in a press report today. The round was led

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The startup claims to have experienced a 700% year-on-year (YoY) growth in transactions, and served more than 4 million new users in 2019 Hong Kong-based fintech startup Oriente has raised fresh funds of approximately US$50 million in its ongoing Series B funding round, the company announced in a press report today. The round was led

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Clean Energy

Brinc Launches Australia Clean Energy Accelerator Program

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The clean energy accelerator is an extension of the Brinc-Artesian partnership. Venture capital and accelerator firm Brinc has partnered with global alternative investment management firm Artesian to launch an Australia Clean Energy Accelerator Program in Sydney, Brinc announced in a statement. With the program, Brinc aims to supports Australia’s goal to use 50% renewable energy

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The clean energy accelerator is an extension of the Brinc-Artesian partnership. Venture capital and accelerator firm Brinc has partnered with global alternative investment management firm Artesian to launch an Australia Clean Energy Accelerator Program in Sydney, Brinc announced in a statement. With the program, Brinc aims to supports Australia’s goal to use 50% renewable energy

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Expara Launches New Startup Acceleration Program to Tackle Coronavirus

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Expara is launching global virtual accelerator program VirTech in response to COVID-19 The three-month program will accept 30 companies, and provide funding of up to US$50,000 per team Startups at any stage across industries can apply Applications close on 30 April 2020 When SARS-CoV hit the world in 2002, Douglas Abrams was in Singapore. It

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Expara is launching global virtual accelerator program VirTech in response to COVID-19 The three-month program will accept 30 companies, and provide funding of up to US$50,000 per team Startups at any stage across industries can apply Applications close on 30 April 2020 When SARS-CoV hit the world in 2002, Douglas Abrams was in Singapore. It

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Crowdfunding Your Startup

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No investor? No problem. Getting funded can be an uphill task for a startup, particularly for those with physical products that require an investment in materials and manufacturing. Crowdfunding is a simple solution to that problem. Crowdfunding is a method of raising funds from the public in the form of money, equity, debt, or even

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No investor? No problem. Getting funded can be an uphill task for a startup, particularly for those with physical products that require an investment in materials and manufacturing. Crowdfunding is a simple solution to that problem. Crowdfunding is a method of raising funds from the public in the form of money, equity, debt, or even

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The Much Needed Return of Honest Capitalism

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By Elaine Tsung Do we want more ‘WeWorks’ ? Capitalism is known to be an economic system where investments and the distribution of goods are determined by competition in the free market. As history has shown us, capitalism stands out as an effective system, as supply and demand in a free market should give consumers

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By Elaine Tsung Do we want more ‘WeWorks’ ? Capitalism is known to be an economic system where investments and the distribution of goods are determined by competition in the free market. As history has shown us, capitalism stands out as an effective system, as supply and demand in a free market should give consumers

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The 5 Best Grant Programs for Startups in India

The 5 Best Grant Programs for Startups in India

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When investor fundraising fails, grant programs may succeed Funding is one of the main challenges that entrepreneurs encounter. New businesses often fail due to lack of investment. While most startups rely on investor funding, other ways of raising funds like crowdfunding, angel investment and startup grants are also gaining popularity in India. According to the

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When investor fundraising fails, grant programs may succeed Funding is one of the main challenges that entrepreneurs encounter. New businesses often fail due to lack of investment. While most startups rely on investor funding, other ways of raising funds like crowdfunding, angel investment and startup grants are also gaining popularity in India. According to the

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Konsyg

First the Sales, Then the Customers

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By William Gilchrist How a lack of sales experience is killing the tech community There is a disturbing trend rising within the tech investment community. Capital is being carelessly distributed at a rapid rate into under-vetted products with an undefined product-market fit. Founder experience in facilitating sustainable business strategies is also being vetted at a

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By William Gilchrist How a lack of sales experience is killing the tech community There is a disturbing trend rising within the tech investment community. Capital is being carelessly distributed at a rapid rate into under-vetted products with an undefined product-market fit. Founder experience in facilitating sustainable business strategies is also being vetted at a

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