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We are going to invest $3M into early-stage startups in the next 6 months. 5 companies. $600k per investment. 🚨 Big problem statements 🚨 Sector agnostic  🚨 Building in Malaysia 🚨 Pre-launch, pre-seed, and seed funding 🚨 Open to individuals who are still ideating, as well as, companies with co-founders that are already building - - - If you’re still ideating, comment "STEALTH" below and I'll message you. If you're an individual keen to start something, comment "SOLO". If you’re already building, comment "BUILD". If you know people building the most defining technology companies, tag them below or share this with your network. - - - Antler is a global early-stage VC investing in the world’s most driven founders across 30 cities including Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. By investing from day zero, we are the earliest backer for startups as well as a long-term capital partner that provides follow-on funding of up to $10M for growth-stage startups at Series A and beyond. Want to reach us sooner? In addition to the above, connect with us at antler.co/malaysia

I’m going to invest $27M into early-stage startups in the next 6 months. 45 companies. $600k per investment. 🚨 Big problem statements 🚨 Sector agnostic  🚨 Building in Southeast Asia 🚨 Pre-launch, pre-seed, and seed funding 🚨 Open to individuals who are still ideating, as well as, companies with co-founders that are already building - - - If you’re still ideating, comment "STEALTH" below and I'll message you. If you’re already building, comment "BUILD". Include the country you’re building your company from. If you know people building the most defining technology companies, tag them below or share this with your network. - - - Antler is a global early-stage VC investing in the world’s most driven founders across 30 cities including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. By investing from day zero, we are the earliest backer for startups as well as a long-term capital partner that provides follow-on funding of up to $10M for growth-stage startups at Series A and beyond. Want to reach us sooner? In addition to the above, connect with us at antler.co/apply

Great news from Singapore for corporate innovation and corporate venturing 🚀 The Corporate Venture Launchpad (third edition) has been expanded and now supports i) companies looking to build new ventures and ii) companies exploring corporate-startup partnerships. Applications now open. Congrats to newly appointed Open Innovation Partners 👏 Arthur D. Little | McKinsey & Company | Plug and Play Tech Center | Start2 Group #corporateinnovation #corporateventuring #aiinnovation

I’m going to invest $9M into early-stage startups in the next 6 months. 15 companies. $600k per investment. 🚨 Big problem statements 🚨 Sector agnostic  🚨 Building from Singapore  🚨 Pre-launch, pre-seed, and seed funding 🚨 Open to individuals who are still ideating, as well as, companies with co-founders that are already building - - - If you’re still ideating, comment "STEALTH" below and I'll message you. If you’re already building, comment "BUILD". If you know people building the most defining technology companies, tag them below or share this with your network. - - - Antler is a global early-stage VC investing in the world’s most driven founders across 30 cities including Singapore and across Southeast Asia. By investing from day zero, we are the earliest backer for startups as well as a long-term capital partner that provides follow-on funding of up to $10M for growth-stage startups at Series A and beyond. Want to reach us sooner? In addition to the above, connect with us at antler.co/singapore

Big news! 🚀 We have landed #10 on LinkedIn’s 2024 Top Startups List in Singapore!🎉 We’re growing fast, attracting top talent, and making waves in the industry—all thanks to our amazing team and community. This recognition means a lot to us, but we’re just getting started. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gqtHscaM #LinkedInTopStartups #LinkedIn

✨ New market, new opportunities! Bring your startup to the Philippines with our Global Innovation Alliance Manila Program. Gain insights, connect with leaders, and grow your business. 🇵🇭 Why you should apply: 🤝 Access mentorship from industry leaders ✈️ Establish connections and network with key Philippine stakeholders 📊 Receive highly relevant training and support In partnership with Enterprise Singapore and IMDA, our Global Innovation Alliance acceleration programme seeks to scale the expansion of Singapore-based* startups and SMEs in the Philippines market. Leveraging Plug and Play’s extensive network of corporate partners, innovation ecosystems, and tech communities in Southeast Asia, we're set to catalyze unparalleled opportunities for growth. 🚀 *Startups are required to have 30% shareholdings in Singapore. Apply Here 👉 https://bit.ly/4bZHMYa #plugandplayapac #pnptcapac #plugandplay #startups #innovation #accelerator #openinnovation #GlobalInnovationAlliance #accelerator #business #expansion #SEA #PhilippinesMarket #tech #opportunities #network #singapore #marketexpansion

Thailand's startup ecosystem fell to 54th globally, and Bangkok slipped to 4th behind Kuala Lumpur in SEA, according to StartupBlink's Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2024. No surprises. Issue playbook that has hindered tech companies in Thailand for over a decade: 1/ Funding challenges (no Financial VCs) 2/ Corporate Innovation capabilities (all the banks just do well) 3/ Lack of IPO exits (getting our first tech IPO in 2024) 4/ Talented workforce 5/ Confusing politics and regulation (e.g. cannabis legality) Traditional non-tech businesses thrive in Thailand, but tech companies have not yet achieved similar success. Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2024 (by Startup Blink): https://lnkd.in/gGuR6VAs

A lot has changed since I published my book on Financing Tech Startups in Malaysia back in 2018. From July 2021 to December 2023, Kuala Lumpur generated over US$47 billion in Ecosystem Value, showcasing the city’s economic impact through startup exits and valuations. According to #GSER Report 2024 today KL's startup ecosystem ranks highly in several key areas within Asia: 1. Top 15 in Funding: Robust early-stage funding and active investor participation. 2. Top 20 in Performance: Reflecting the ecosystem's overall size and success. 3. Top 20 in Talent & Experience: Showcasing the depth of talent and experience. 4. Top 25 in Affordable Talent: Attracting and hiring tech talent cost-effectively. 5. Top 30 in Bang for Buck: Measuring the runway tech startups get from VC funding. Seeing Malaysia's entrepreneurial spirit and startup ecosystem steadily grow and thrive in such a global economic climate is quite inspiring. This is a testament to the resilience, vision, and strategy execution. Congratulations Malaysia 🎉🎉 🎉 #Malaysia #CradleFund #Startup #Ecosystem #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Talent #Economy

20 largest exits in Singapore 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/4eAWsPd 📈🌏 Here's our regularly updated list of the biggest startup exits in Singapore.

Don't be fooled by recruiters: startup experience rarely leads to a FAANG offer. I had to learn this the hard way: people who work at startups tend to continue working at other startups. People who work at midsize companies tend to keep working at midsize companies. And people who work at giant corporations tend to keep doing that. Jumping between companies of significantly different sizes is like switching industries, so invest your time and energy accordingly.