New Tech, New Money: Headline Asia Closes $145M Fund
Headline Asia, the Asia focused investment arm of global venture capital firm Headline, has successfully closed a new $145 million fund aimed at supporting early stage technology startups across the Asia Pacific region.
The fund marks a strategic push to discover and back promising founders building the next generation of tech solutions tailored for the region’s rapidly evolving markets.
Headline Asia Sparks Startup Growth with $145M Fund
This fresh capital will be deployed primarily in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Oceania, with a keen focus on sectors like artificial intelligence, fintech, e-commerce, and sustainability.
By identifying startups tackling regional challenges with scalable, tech-driven models, Headline Asia aims to be a catalyst for innovation and long-term impact.
The fund attracted significant interest from a diverse mix of global backers, including sovereign wealth entities, pension funds, and family offices.
Among them is the Japan Investment Corporation (JIC), whose involvement reflects strong institutional confidence in the region’s innovation potential. With a history of successful investments such as in freee k.k., Yeahka, and WealthNavi Headline Asia has built a reputation for nurturing startups from their earliest days through to public offerings.
Their on the ground presence in key regional hubs gives them unique insight and allows them to offer tailored, strategic support beyond capital alone.
As the new fund becomes active, Headline Asia is positioned to deepen its role in shaping the future of Asia Pacific’s tech landscape, empowering local founders to build globally relevant companies with strong regional roots.
