Abrar Hussain
Asian ecosystem needs to better understand growth-stage funding
Elixir Capital, which together with Mavcap launched the US$50-million ECM Straits Fund in January, is about to announce its first investment. Its managing director Abrar Hussain shares some observations he has made from his team’s meetings with almost 200 companies.
Laying down growth pipes for the startup ecosystem
Much said about funding gap, but it’s really growth stage funding that is lacking
A void Mavcap and Silicon Valley’s Elixir Capital Management hope to fill
Launch of MaGIC ignites slew of partnerships
The Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGIC) in Cyberjaya was officially launched with much fanfare on April 27, serving as a strong signal of the Government’s commitment to the development and growth of entrepreneurs.