James Lee

Geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping LP behaviour — but not in the way most assume. LP selectivity is rising, but for specialist managers with deep domain expertise and a clear path to DPI, this environment is creating more opportunity, not less. Shared my full perspective in DealStreetAsia's SE Asia PE Funds H2 2025 Review — covering healthcare AI, the 'X-plus-one' dynamic playing out across Southeast Asia, and how we think about exit discipline from day one of an investment. August Global Partners

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I am proud to announce that National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) will be managing the ZiG100 Million Industrial Development Fund (IDF) on behalf of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. This fund is a critical capital injection designed to accelerate industrialization. This is our commitment to the NDS2 vision solutions for Zimbabweans, by Zimbabweans. If you are a manufacturer ready to expand or retool, the opportunity is now. See the full details, eligibility criteria, and application process on the National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) page. #ZiG100Million #IndustrialDevelopment #NDS2 #Innovation #NVCCZ

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Singapore’s STI crosses 4,700 mark for the first time 🎉📈 With Singapore Goverment $5 billion Equity Market Development Programme (EQDP), it aims to strengthen the local asset management and research ecosystem and increase investor interest in Singapore's equities market 🇸🇬 Key investors within this program : Amova Asset Management (formerly Nikko Asset Management), AR Capital, BlackRock, Eastspring Investments, Lion Global Investors and Manulife Investment Management, JP Morgan Asset Management, Fullerton Fund Management and Avanda Investment Management.

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💬 A Korean startup media outlet, VentureSquare, has just featured WeBlock — a meaningful milestone as K-Finance finally steps into the global Web3 arena. Here’s a concise look at what makes this move worth paying attention to. 🏛 A regulatory moat, forged in Korea’s toughest market WeBlock was built inside the most demanding digital-finance environment in Korea — P2P, OIF, and STO. Over 10 years, the team accumulated what can’t be replicated overnight: – KRW 350B+ in direct real-estate deals – KRW 90B+ in digital real-estate products – 0% principal-loss over a decade – Institutional advisory experience on ~KRW 500T In short: not hype-driven builders — battle-tested operators. 🏠 “Bluebell”: A stability-first RWA portfolio Our first on-chain asset: six commercial properties in Korea, leased long-term to a global coffee brand. – WALE: 13+ years – Everyday consumption → resilient cash flow – Korea’s real estate historically shows limited downside even during global crises A portfolio intentionally designed for verifiable yield, not speculative APY. 🧩 Three-token architecture, built for institutional trust To separate stability from volatility, WeBlock uses: – RBT for real yield – USDR for settlement – WFT for governance & incentives A clean, institution-friendly structure ensuring RBT behaves like the real asset behind it. 🤖 Scaling with AI Expansion into Japan and the U.S. will be guided by an AI-backed optimization engine validated using Morgan Stanley commercial research data. 🚀 Pre-seed underway WeBlock is preparing to onboard its first global coffee-franchise long-term-lease portfolio to the blockchain. Official launch updates will follow soon. https://lnkd.in/gg_CmT6j #RWA #Tokenization #RealEstate #KFinance #Web3 #Blockchain #PropTech #WeBlock #WEX

Secure, transparent, and digital—this is not just the future of lending; it is the imperative for sustainable growth. Traditional lending models often lack transparency and agility, creating barriers for both entrepreneurs and investors. As digital technologies evolve, they enable secure, transparent lending platforms that build trust and effectiveness. At Mandalore Partners, we see fintech advances reshaping lending through blockchain verification, real-time data access, and automated compliance. These advances reduce risk and speed decision-making, empowering founders to access capital faster and with confidence. For founders and investors alike, the shift towards digital lending means greater alignment, clearer governance, and long-term partnership opportunities. This evolution supports not only financial growth but also the creation of resilient, scalable businesses. How do you envision digital lending transforming your venture or investment strategy? #VentureCapital #VentureCapitalAsAService #VCaaS

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