Jamaludin Bujang
Gobi Partners appoints former Mavcap CEO as managing director for Asean
Jamaludin Bujang helped Mavcap create, manage, and participate in nine funds with a combined size of up to US$8490 million since 2014.
Gobi Partners, Fatima Ventures launch US$20mil fund for Pakistani startups
Fund will focus on Seed and Series A investments in technology enabled businesses.
6 startups chosen to spearhead growth as TENxCLUB fellows
GEM initiative recognises high-performing and scalable entrepreneurs that showcase outstanding development.
Gobi Partners announces first closing of Meranti Asean Growth Fund
The US$200 million fund will be aimed at Southeast Asian innovation and tech-related companies.
Week in Review: Malaysian big data champion, Fusionex, faces the heat
Fusionex International launches a powerful BDA tool but headlines are all about its proposed delisting.
Gobi Partners exit Malaysian beauty e-commerce site Hermo with 91% IRR
Stake sold after 2 years to listed Japanese design company, istyle
Initial discussions focused on follow-on investment but acquisition made more sense
Axiata Digital Innovation Fund partners with Johor Corp to further drive Malaysia’s digital ambitions
ADIF’s purpose is to aid digital startups that are already revenue-generating operations requiring further support to grow in terms of funding, know-how and market access.
Nascent corporate funding scene set to pick up pace
The lack of successful tech companies has had a ripple effect on the risk appetite of corporates to invest in the space.
Key driver of Malaysia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem
Leadership of the various entrepreneur development programs in Malaysia comes from the top with secretary general of the Ministry of Finance, Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah, a tireless force for action and positive change.
Mavcap-Gobi Asean Growth Fund aims for 1H2017 launch with initial US$50mil
Despite emphasizing its ecosystem building role, the headlines were still about the combined US$550mil that Mavcap hopes to raise with its partners.
