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M'sia aims to lure overseas VC to spur startups
Malaysia aims to boost its tech startup sector by attracting more international venture capital (VC) investments, according to Economy...
May 11, 2024


CIMB and SGeBiz collaborate on SME BusinessCard
Freshly launched in collaboration with EzyPayment, a service of Origin Capital investee company SGeBiz, the CIMB SME BusinessCard is...
May 7, 2024


S’pore firms expand thanks to EnterpriseSG scale-up programme
Image: Mirxes Singapore-based biotech firm Mirxes has tripled its workforce since 2021, expanding to over 300 employees globally....
Apr 24, 2024


Southeast Asian startups face funding gap as late-stage capital dwindles
In recent years, South-east Asia's start-up ecosystem faces a funding gap, especially for later-stage ventures crucial for scaling...
Apr 8, 2024


Malaysia is awash with profitable start-ups, so why aren't investors interested?
In 2023, 80% of VC funding in Southeast Asia went to Singapore and over 10% to Indonesia, leaving the paltry remains to Malaysia....
Apr 7, 2024


Singapore top startup destination in Southeast Asia, deep tech sector growing
Singapore emerged as the top start-up investment destination in Southeast Asia for 2023. The city-state captured 63.7% of equity deals...
Apr 4, 2024


How Singapore became Asia's go-to hub for startups
Despite its small size, Singapore has become a top APAC hub for start-ups. The gleaming Southeast Asian city-state boasts a strategic...
Apr 4, 2024


Asia-Pacific start-ups adapt to drop in VC funding
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, shifts in consumer behavior have driven lasting changes in economies worldwide. The Asia-Pacific...
Apr 4, 2024


iAPPS and Singlife launch group insurance plan
iSure is an exclusive group insurance plan from our investee company iAPPS Health Group, underwritten by Singlife and developed in...
Apr 3, 2024


Why Singapore is the Silicon Valley for Australia's climate tech founders
San Francisco has long been a dream destination for entrepreneurs. But increasingly, Australian founders are turning to Singapore to...
Mar 31, 2024


Singapore asset managers can play key role in decarbonisation and digitalisation: MAS chief
Speaking at the Investment Management Association of Singapore (Imas) Investment Conference 2024, MAS chief Chia Der Jiun said that the...
Mar 28, 2024


Nearly half of Singapore businesses express need for innovative fintech solutions
A study by Rapyd reveals that nearly half of Singapore's businesses express a strong need for innovative fintech solutions to address...
Mar 26, 2024


Finance platform aims at $2.5trn trade funding hole
Trade is the backbone of the world economy. Yet, trade finance today is underfunded by traditional banks and insurers, creating a...
Mar 25, 2024


Famed Draper University Expands to Malaysia
Draper University, the early-stage startup accelerator founded by renowned venture capitalist Tim Draper, is soon to launch a new campus...
Mar 21, 2024


Why Singapore can’t get enough of seasoned startup founders
Hear what Origin's managing partner and CIO Kelvin Tan had to say about the rapidly changing startup scene in Singapore. Article by Taro...
Mar 16, 2024


Can Malaysia become the next global startup hub?
Malaysia has set a goal to create five domestic US$1 billion 'unicorns' by 2025, aiming to become a global start-up hub. Tech...
Mar 7, 2024


Singapore Fintech Association Partners With Malaysian VCs
The Singapore Fintech Association (SFA) has launched Project Tapir to support Singaporean fintechs in expanding overseas, with a focus on...
Feb 26, 2024


Incomlend acquires Web3 fintech firm
Read about our investee firm Incomlend's acquisition of trade finance fintech company LC Lite. Publication: DealStreetAsia
Feb 21, 2024


Origin Capital Christmas Party 2023
We were absolutely thrilled to co-host a fantastic Christmas party on December 12 for our dear friends and clients based in Malaysia. A...
Jan 2, 2024


Buildings putting in AI, smart sensors to manage utilities, cut costs
Buildings in Singapore are using smart systems with sensors and AI to manage utilities and manpower amid rising costs. At The Floravale...
Jul 18, 2023
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