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...
by Bennett Lee | Mar 2, 2023 | Corporate Governance, Insights
Last year, fashion start-up Zilingo came to everyone’s attention for the wrong reasons – its Chief Executive Officer Ankiti Bose was fired as CEO after allegations of financial irregularities surfaced. While this news shocked many, it was not surprising given that...
by Nicholas Cocks | Dec 9, 2022 | Insights, Sustainable Travel
It’s time for tourism businesses to shift investment and financing towards decarbonising our planet’s future. During COP27 held in Egypt last month, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) urged the tourism industry to take urgent action to reach net...
