3cat
Provides high-quality pre-owned devices through an AI-powered omnichannel platform, extending device lifespans, reducing e-waste, and making technology more accessible
3cat Secures US$4 million Series A from Foxmont Capital Partners, ADB and Golden Gate Ventures to Address Device Affordability and Trust
3cat brings trusted, affordable second-hand devices to the Philippines as rising smartphone prices squeeze consumers
Financial inclusion has come far – but there’s more to be done
This article was originally published by Tech in Asia. Summary: These days, you can pay for a bowl of noodles at a small warung outside of Jakarta by scanning a QR code. Through an app on your phone, you can create a bank account, apply for a loan, or even invest small sums equivalent to a cup […]
ADB Launches Initiative to Bring Japanese Startup Innovation to Southeast Asia and the Pacific
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), through its venture capital program, ADB Ventures, has launched the Southeast Asia Emerging Entrepreneurs Kickstart (SEEK) in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to help promising startups scale solutions to complex development challenges in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
BlueWhale Energy
Singapore’s first battery-powered Virtual Power Plant, helping businesses and solar developers turn batteries into revenue while supporting Singapore’s grid.
NextFin Asia: A New Dedicated Fund for the Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia Program to Further Scale Inclusive Finance Fintechs in ASEAN
Deepening Luxembourg–ASEAN collaboration to mobilize capital for high-impact financial inclusion. The Luxembourg Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia acceleration program will now be supported by NextFin Asia, a newly established dedicated fund launched in partnership with the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Defence, Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade (MFA) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
Quantified Energy
Deep-tech company dedicated to advancing solar asset performance through AI-driven inspection and analytics. By combining autonomous drone technology with proprietary software, QE delivers actionable insights to optimize the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of solar installations globally.
Quantified Energy Secures ADB and Beacon VC’s Investment to De-risk How Solar Assets Are Financed
Strategic investment underscores growing institutional demand for data-driven insights in renewable energy finance.
Cleantech Companies to Watch from the Asia-Pacific Region
Cleantech Companies to Watch from the Asia-Pacific Region This article was originally published by Cleantech Group Solar energy infrastructure is scaling rapidly across Asia to meet net-zero targets, but this growth has exposed a critical challenge: maintaining long-term performance against system losses. Solar assets are designed to operate efficiently for 25 years, yet undetected degradation […]
Climate tech is down, but not out in APAC
Climate tech is down, but not out in APAC This article was originally published by Tech in Asia Summary: The hype surrounding climate tech has been translated into investments driven by clear business considerations, says ADB Ventures. Despite a decline in overall VC and private equity funding into climate tech, corporate venture capital remains a […]