Venture Capital funding for Japanese startups reaches unprecedented $9.7 billion, Antler leads $5.1m pre-seed funding for 37 startups in SEA

february 1, 2024 | Today’s Daily Scrum:

  • Venture Capital funding for Japanese startups reaches unprecedented $9.7 billion

  • Vietnam targeted for CHIPS Act aid funds, U.S. reports. Full story HERE

  • Southeast Asian funds seek opportunities amid sub-par performance

  • South Korea's Elice raises $14.9m in Series C round led by Vertex Growth

  • Singapore's Mesh Bio secures $3.5 million in Series A funding led by East Ventures

  • India celebrates first unicorn of 2024, raising hopes for funding thaw. Full story HERE

  • Antler leads $5.1m pre-seed funding for 37 startups in SEA

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