Changing the Start-Up-Venture Capital Funding Narrative

Start-up Funding in Malaysia Faces Challenges

The past few years have been difficult for start-ups and the venture capital industry in Malaysia, primarily due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. The onset of the pandemic led venture capitalists to hold back on investments, resulting in a significant decrease in start-up funding and valuations. As a result, many start-up companies were forced to cut costs and faced difficulties in raising funds. Some even experienced down rounds, where they had to offer more equity interest to investors in order to secure funding at lower valuations. Additionally, a considerable number of start-ups were unable to raise funds and were forced to shut down their operations.