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Mars Woo
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Correspondent, DealStreetAsia
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By Mars Woo Verified| DealStreetAsia Verified US and Australia-based investment technology platform Jacobi on Tuesday announced that it has raised A$11 million ($7.7 million) in additional funding from Silicon Valley venture capital firms Illuminate Venture Partners, 8VC, and Credit Ease Venture Fund. Headquartered in San Francisco, Jacobi has extended its foothold in Australia through its partnership with JANA Investment Advisers. The company said it will use the fresh funds to further develop its platform and expand to new markets.
By Mars Woo Verified| DealStreetAsia Verified The New Zealand government has established a new NZ$300-million ($198 million), venture capital fund that will support early-stage startups in the country, according to the government’s latest budget proposal. The new fund will use NZ$240 million ($158.6 million) of contributions earmarked for the New Zealand Superannuation Fund (NZ Super Fund), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, between 2018 and 2022.
By Mars Woo Verified| DealStreetAsia Verified US and Australia-based investment technology platform Jacobi on Tuesday announced that it has raised A$11 million ($7.7 million) in additional funding from Silicon Valley venture capital firms Illuminate Venture Partners, 8VC, and Credit Ease Venture Fund. Headquartered in San Francisco, Jacobi has extended its foothold in Australia through its partnership with JANA Investment Advisers. The company said it will use the fresh funds to further develop its platform and expand to new markets.
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DealStreetAsia
DealStreetAsia is a financial news and intelligence platform based in Singapore, founded in 2014 by Joji Thomas Philip. The company focuses on private capital markets, covering areas such as venture capital, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and listings across Asia. In 2019, DealStreetAsia was acquired by Nikkei, the owner of the Financial Times. The platform offers comprehensive news coverage on startups, unicorns, and funding rounds, particularly in Southeast Asia. It also features investigative reporting on deal-making processes. DealStreetAsia provides a data service called Data Vantage, which includes datasets and analysis on Asian tech and venture capital markets. Additionally, the company hosts the annual Asia PE-VC Summit, attracting over 700 delegates in Singapore and Jakarta. With an estimated revenue of around $6.7 million in 2025 and a team of 41 employees, DealStreetAsia serves investors, corporates, and subscribers seeking premium insights.
Singapore, Singapore
+65 6428 5041
Founded: 2014