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SINGAPORE, September 06, 2023--Venture capital firm 500 Global today announced the successful close of US$143 million1 across its largest Southeast Asian early-stage fund to date, 500 Southeast Asia III, L.P. (500 SEA III), and its growth investment vehicle for Southeast Asia. The new early-stage and growth vehicles demonstrate the team’s commitment to supporting founders in Southeast Asia from pre-seed to pre-IPO.

500 Global has closed $143 million, spread across an early-stage investment fund and a growth investment vehicle, both for Southeast Asia.

A KEY part of Khazanah Nasional’s mandate is to undertake strategic investments with an objective to advance the nation, be it through increasing economic competitiveness or building national resilience.

Singaporean global venture capital firm, Antler has appointed Frank Kang (pictured) as its country head and associate partner for its Malaysian arm. This comes shortly after Antler announced its launch in Malaysia in July this year, in partnership with Khazanah Malaysia.

Antler's Malaysia chapter will begin its inaugural Venture Generation Program in October 2023 and applications are currently open.