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Malaysia Venture Forum 2023, End of ZIRP, And VC Opportunities Ahead

Ng Sai Kit, Chairman, Malaysia Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (MVCA)

30-Nov-23 12:00

Malaysia Venture Forum 2023, End of ZIRP, And VC Opportunities Ahead

With the end of the zero interest-rate policy (ZIRP), what does the venture capital landscape look like ahead? In line with next Wednesday’s Malaysia Venture Forum 2023, on this episode of Enterprise Biz Bytes we explore the goal and purpose of the event, as well as the current opportunities and challenges in the VC landscape here in Malaysia.

Helping us with this is Ng Sai Kit, the Chairman of Malaysia Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (MVCA).

The Malaysia Venture Forum, themed "Reflect, Assess, and Charge Forward" is a premier gathering of industry leaders in Venture Capital (VC), Private Equity (PE) and entrepreneurship. This dynamic event encourages introspection on the Malaysian VC & PE landscape, celebrating successes while openly addressing areas for improvement.

Get your tickets here and use promo code ‘bfmguest’ at checkout to get a complimentary ticket. Please note that there is a limited number of complimentary tickets available.

Join the event for collaborative discussions, strategic reflections, and a collective charge forward into the future of innovative and impactful investing.

Featuring:

  • Main Stage: Featuring visionary keynotes, panel discussions and presentations from Securities Commission Malaysia, Khazanah Nasional, MAVCAP, Sime Darby, Gobi Partners, Ekuinas, Openspace Ventures, Sunway Group, PwC, BCG X, UNDP and more. View the full speaker lineup here.

  • Networking Breaks: Idea exchange amongst professionals, entrepreneurs, regulators and investors over food & drinks.

  • After-Party: Unwind, share experiences and solidify connections in a vibrant over music & drinks, ensuring the networking momentum continues beyond the forum.

Check out the full 1-day agenda & speaker lineup on MVCA’s official website.

Produced by: Carol Wong

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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