In the fast-paced world of startups, fresh funding is always a cause for excitement — and that’s exactly what happened recently with Headline Asia, the regional arm of the global venture capital firm Headline.

They’ve just raised an impressive $145 million for their fifth fund, signaling strong confidence in the innovation coming out of Asia.

Big Names Backing the Fund Show Regional Support

This new fund attracted heavyweight investors, including Japan Investment Corporation, Taiwan’s National Development Fund (NDF), Korea Venture Investment Corporation (KVIC), and SME Support Japan.

Their support highlights the growing importance and appeal of startups in Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.

Focused Investments Across Emerging Tech and Markets

Headline Asia’s fifth fund focuses on exciting sectors like fintech, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, logistics, and intellectual property that crosses borders.

They typically invest between $1 million and $5 million per startup, aiming to help companies scale across the region.

So far, they’ve already backed more than 15 startups, including promising names like Newmo, Jenfi, and Pi-xcels.

A Decade and More of Building Asia’s Startup Ecosystem

Since launching in 2008, Headline Asia has built a solid track record, investing in over 100 startups and managing around $420 million in assets spread across five funds.

Their team operates out of key innovation hubs like Tokyo, Taipei, and Singapore, keeping close to the pulse of Asia’s vibrant startup ecosystem.