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September 29, 2023

Part 1: 11 Gobi Companies to Watch in 2023, according to Forbes

Venturing into the startup world is not just about chasing profits and making heads turn but leaving an indelible mark and inspiring others to follow suit. Prestigious organisations…

Thought Leadership
September 27, 2023

Kiddocare Secures Strategic Investments in Pre-Series A Round: Powering Malaysia’s Caregiving Revolution

Kuala Lumpur, 27 September 2023 – Malaysia’s pioneering on-demand caregiving platform, Kiddocare is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of its Pre-Series A round. The round included strategic investments…

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September 19, 2023

Twin Towers Ventures and Gobi Partners Sign MoU to Catalyse Sustainable Innovation in Asia Pacific Region

SINGAPORE, 19 September 2023 – Twin Towers Ventures (TTV) the investment arm of PETRONAS Ventures, and Asia-focused venture capital firm, Gobi Partners have entered into a Memorandum of…

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September 11, 2023

Gobi Partners Bolster Commitment to Sustainability with Investment in ERTH, an Electronic Waste Recycling Leader

KUALA LUMPUR, 11 September 2023: Asian-focused venture capital firm, Gobi Partners announced a strategic investment in Electronic Recycling Through Heroes (ERTH), a local leader in electronic waste (commonly…

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August 3, 2023

Gobi Partners Debuts HealthTech Investments in the Greater Bay Area and Malaysia, Bolstering HealthTech Portfolio to US$11.8 million in Greater Bay ASEAN

Kuala Lumpur, 3 August 2023 – As a leading pan-Asian venture capital firm, Gobi Partners reached a new milestone by making simultaneous investments in the Greater Bay Area…

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July 27, 2023

Going Beyond Capital: GUIDE To Nurture Resilient Startups

Over the past 10 years, the majority of SEA venture capital investment, amounting to nine dollars out of every 10, has been directed towards the tech-enabled sector. Without…

Thought Leadership
June 29, 2023

#ESGobi Month: Pioneering Sustainability with Deliveree

As the world grapples with the pressing need for sustainability, businesses are increasingly aligning their operations with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs). Among the standout companies…

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June 22, 2023

#ESGobi Month: Embracing Best Practices in Talent Retention: Ee Leen Gui

Recognising the historical dominance of men in the venture capital and finance industries, Gobi Partners has made a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity (DEI). In the…

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June 15, 2023

#ESGobi Month: Where We Are Now, and Where We Go From Here: Carlo Chen-Delantar 

On the heels of Gobi’s second sustainability report being launched, it’s become clear that venture capitalist (VC) firms need to gradually abandon the currently prevalent, linear “take, make,…

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June 7, 2023

Asia Gender-Smart Investing Workshop 2023 Report

Held across two days on 30 and 31 March 2023 by Gobi Partners in collaboration with UN Women, Asia Gender-Smart Investing Workshop (AGI Workshop 2023) brought together private…

Reports
June 6, 2023

Gobi Partners Sustainability Report 2022

We are excited to announce the release of our 2022 Sustainability Report, demonstrating Gobi Partners’ unwavering commitment to promoting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices and our dedication to aligning with the United Nations Global Compact’s corporate sustainability principles.

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May 25, 2023

Macau BEYOND Expo 2023: The Greater Bay Area Bridging Asia’s Innovation and Technology Ecosystem

BEYOND Expo 2023 is the largest technology expo hosted by the Macau Technology General Association and organized by Technode. The various events within and associated with the expo…

Events
May 5, 2023

Gobi Partners GBA: The Development Opportunities of Macau’s Venture Capital and Startup Ecosystem

Dubbed the “Las Vegas of the East”, Macau has distinguished itself with its unique blend of Portuguese and Chinese culture, attracting tourists from around the world to come…

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April 27, 2023

TaqwaTech Thursdays: Breaking the cultural taboo with Udhaar Book

Nobody should miss out on precious family time because they were struggling to fill out a balance sheet. Seeing this happen year after year drove Fahad Kamr to create a…

Portfolio Companies
April 20, 2023

TaqwaTech Thursdays: Social selling made easy with Zarya

Fatima Gobi Ventures (FGV)‘ TaqwaTech initiative allows aspiring tech startups to drive innovation and growth in Muslim economies like Pakistan. One such startup is Zarya which has simplified…

Portfolio Companies
April 13, 2023

TaqwaTech Thursdays: No one goes hungry during Ramadan and Eid with Abhi

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of financial wellness company Abhi, Omair Ansari, aspires to make Eid Mubarak a joyous occasion for all, by enabling them to access advances on…

Portfolio Companies
April 6, 2023

TaqwaTech Thursdays: Celebrating Pakistan’s Most Promising Startups

As we welcome the arrival of spring, the burgeoning startup scene in Pakistan continues to flourish. The country achieved a remarkable 17% year-on-year increase in total venture funding,…

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March 30, 2023

Gobi Celebrates Women’s Month with DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality Event

In light of Women’s Day on March 8, 2023 and this year’s theme: “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality”, Gobi Partners and HSBC co-hosted a gathering on…

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March 29, 2023

Gobi Partners onboards Care Concierge to the Khazanah-backed Gobi Dana Impak Ventures fund

KUALA LUMPUR, 29 March 2023: Gobi Partners, the most interconnected Pan-Asian venture capital (VC) firm with US$1.5 billion (RM6.5 billion) in assets under management has onboarded its first…

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March 21, 2023

Celebrating the Women of Gobi: An interview with AVANA Co-founder, Yienyee Soh

The tech industry has seen booming growth in the past few decades, creating demand for technical talents to fill in roles. However, it is clear that despite the…

Portfolio Companies
March 16, 2023

Celebrating the Women of Gobi: An interview with Travelio Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer, Christina Suriadjaja

As a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, and with this year’s International Women’s Day theme DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality, Gobi Partners’ initiative to…

Portfolio Companies
March 9, 2023

International Women’s Day: Cindy Zhang on Diversity and Inclusion in Finance and Technology

My journey to venture capital (VC) and Gobi was quite serendipitous. I first moved to Hong Kong after working at a boutique investment bank in New York, and…

Thought Leadership
January 21, 2023

2022: A Year in Review

We are proud to share our key highlights and the global recognition of our strengths that will propel us to even greater heights in the decades to come.

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December 12, 2022

Gobi Partners Joins B20-G20’s One Global Women Empowerment  Platform to Accelerate Women Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, 12 Dec  2022: Leading pan-Asian venture capital (VC) firm, Gobi Partners is proud to announce that it has become one of the first VC signatories to…

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December 8, 2022

Gobi Partners Appoints Carlo Chen-Delantar as New Head of ESG

MANILA, 8 Dec 2022: Gobi Partners, the most interconnected Pan-Asian venture capital (VC) firm with US$1.5 billion in assets under management, has appointed Carlo Chen-Delantar as its Head…

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December 1, 2022

The Investment Case for Diversity in Tech: JJ Erpaiboon

Every year on November 19, we often see corporations and organisations celebrating and commemorating the achievements of women entrepreneurs in conjunction with Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. We believe women…

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November 23, 2022

Gobi-Core Philippine Fund Reveals the State of Talent in Tech 2022 Report

23 November 2022, Manila: While the Philippine tech ecosystem remains resilient amid global economic headwinds, the country’s talent pool must grow in tandem to support the birth and…

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November 22, 2022

Supporting Pakistan in Its Time of Need: Taraec Hussein

As early believers in Pakistan’s massive potential, our team at Fatima Gobi Ventures (FGV) – a joint venture company established in 2019 by Gobi Partners and Fatima Group,…

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