KWAP
KWAP and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan ink MoU to drive AI adoption
Explore research grants for developing localised large language models
KWAP’s commitment to accelerate digital transformation in serving stakeholders
KWAP allocates US$1.28bil for private capital investment via Dana Pemacu
Targeting key economic sectors and impact-related themes under Ekonomi MADANI
50% will be Shariah-focused, unlocking Islamic equity capital, create greater impact
After losing major customer, Osram scales back micro LED dream, to sell plant in Malaysia owned by PNB, EPF, KWAP
Cancellation by major customer, believed to be Apple, trigger for decision
Original plan was to buy back plant from pension funds, asset manager after 10 years
KWAP makes US$21mil maiden investments under its Dana Perintis Strategy
Startups Bateriku, Lapasar, VCs Vynn Capital and Antler the recipients
Targeted total deployment of US$104.6mil, aims to strengthen startup ecosystem
Aerodyne Group raises US$30mil as part of its latest bridging round, with Petronas as lead investor
KWAP’s second investment in Aerodyne is a testament of investor’s confidence
Plans to raise further capital in future, amounting to between US$100m to US$200m
10 ways to revive and strengthen the VC industry in Malaysia
The conventional VC incentive structure works because it’s very performance driven.
Axiata's tower unit edotco gets US$100 mil from new investor KWAP
edotco now has the advantage of funding flexibility as well as the balance sheet capacity to continue to grow the business confidently and capitalise on potential acquisition opportunities
KWAP’s yield search ends with taxi wait
KWAP has travelled up the risk curve in its search for yield with a US$30 million investment in Uber. But it’s far from a shoo-in, thanks to bubble-like valuations at the ride-hailing giant and an IPO market that may not have the ammo – or temperament – for a unicorn this size.
