by Bennett Lee | May 20, 2024 | Insights, Investments
Blog by Bennett Lee, CFA, CAIA and Timothy Tham As venture capitalists specialising in the Travel and Hospitality industry, we have been to many parts of the world in search of innovative start-ups and each region offers unique opportunities and challenges. Over the...
by Patrick Imbardelli | Feb 26, 2024 | Insights, Sustainable Travel
In an era where environmental consciousness is at the forefront of global concerns, the travel and hospitality industry in Southeast Asia is undergoing a conscious evolution towards sustainability. United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) anticipates the...
by Velocity Ventures | Dec 22, 2023 | Insights, Investments
by Calista Chew, Melvin L. De Guia, and Bennett Lee (L-R of sign) Rayner Loi (Lumetics founder), Nick Cocks and Bennett Lee with their teams at Lumitics: Breakfast Conversations event (L-R) Bennett Lee, Nick Cocks, Dave Rouse (CarbonClick founder) and Patrick...
by Nicholas Cocks | Nov 6, 2023 | Corporate Governance, Insights
One of the key milestones in the life of every company is the decision to start formal board meetings. At Velocity Ventures we invest from Seed through to Series B stage companies, so we are often at the table when the decision to start formal board meetings is made....
by Jonathon Cocks | Sep 14, 2023 | Fundraising, Insights
“VC Winter” sends a shiver down the spine of entrepreneurs and investors alike. It’s a chilling period in the ever-evolving world of startups, characterized by a downturn in funding, cautious investors, and a more challenging landscape for emerging businesses....
by Patrick Imbardelli | Jun 13, 2023 | Insights
The Convergence of Wellness and Tourism is expected to boost Southeast Asian Travel Sector In a rapidly evolving world where change is the only constant, the travel and hospitality industry stands as a testament to humanity’s unyielding spirit of exploration and...