{"id":22985,"date":"2023-09-21T16:38:31","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T08:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kwap.okie.my\/?post_type=media-centre&#038;p=22985"},"modified":"2023-09-22T10:24:58","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T02:24:58","slug":"kwap-launches-rm500-million-dana-perintis-to-foster-innovation-and-growth-in-malaysias-venture-and-startup-ecosystem","status":"publish","type":"media-centre","link":"https:\/\/www.kwap.gov.my\/stg\/media-centre\/kwap-launches-rm500-million-dana-perintis-to-foster-innovation-and-growth-in-malaysias-venture-and-startup-ecosystem\/","title":{"rendered":"KWAP Launches RM500 million Dana Perintis to Foster Innovation and Growth in Malaysia\u2019s Venture and Startup Ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22985\" class=\"elementor elementor-22985\" data-elementor-post-type=\"media-centre\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e4bbc0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e4bbc0f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-00e4b8a\" data-id=\"00e4b8a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3319b7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3319b7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p>\n<h6><em>Strategic commitment to empower technology startups, drive innovation, and support economic resilience<\/em><\/h6>\n<ul>\n<li>RM250 million allocation for investment in Malaysia-focused Venture Capital funds<\/li>\n<li>RM250 million allocation for direct investments into promising Malaysian startups<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kuala Lumpur, 21 September 2023<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] announced today the launch of <em>Dana Perintis<\/em>, aimed at injecting vitality into Malaysia&#8217;s venture and startup ecosystem. With a commitment to invest up to RM500 million over the next 18 to 24 months, KWAP is set to empower early-stage companies, drive innovation, and support economic resilience.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Launched by YB Tuan Mohd Rafizi Ramli, Minister of Economy at KWAP\u2019s office earlier today, <em>Dana Perintis<\/em> encompasses two strategic pillars: investments into selected Malaysia-focused Venture Capital (VC) funds and direct investments into early-stage companies. With an allocation of RM250 million for each pillar, KWAP&#8217;s initiative aims to accelerate growth within the Malaysian entrepreneurial landscape in line with KWAP\u2019s sustainability commitment as a signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;KWAP recognises the potential for innovation and growth within Malaysia&#8217;s venture ecosystem,&#8221; said Encik Hazman Hilmi Sallahuddin, Chief Investment Officer of KWAP. &#8220;We are proud to introduce <em>Dana Perintis<\/em>, an initiative that also serves as a testament to our commitment to enhance the growth of Malaysia&#8217;s startup industry. With <em>Dana Perintis<\/em>, we are not just investing financial capital, but also putting in our expertise, resources, and commitment to seeing these Malaysian startups succeed on a global stage, especially with the ones we are directly involved in.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As one of Malaysia&#8217;s prominent investors, KWAP seeks to play a pivotal role in steering the nation toward a flourishing early-stage ecosystem. By strategically investing and addressing critical gaps, KWAP aims to propel the growth trajectory of the startup landscape, reaping attractive risk-adjusted returns for its stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A substantial portion of up to RM250 million will be directed towards investing in VC funds with exposure focusing on Malaysia. This approach aligns with KWAP&#8217;s endeavour to support the development of a self-sustaining venture ecosystem. These VC funds serve as dynamic catalysts, nurturing innovative startups by providing essential capital and guidance. KWAP&#8217;s strategic investments will span the spectrum of the startup journey\u2014ranging from accelerators to growth managers\u2014contributing to the maturation of the overall Malaysian venture space. In parallel to the fund investments, another RM250 million will be committed towards direct investments into promising early-stage companies. This commitment echoes KWAP&#8217;s intention to nurture startups through growth and expansion stages.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are dedicated to empowering startups and SMEs, supporting employment, and nurturing innovation. In realising these visions, KWAP has already identified several potential startups to invest in, which currently employ more than 1,000 Malaysians from different backgrounds,&#8221; Hazman added.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The launch of <em>Dana Perintis<\/em> is aligned with the Economy Madani initiative and reflects KWAP&#8217;s focus on empowering SMEs for expansion, fostering economic growth and contributing to Malaysia\u2019s entrepreneurial future.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As KWAP implements this initiative, it remains conscious of its role and commitment to the pensioners who are its primary stakeholders, to spur the growth of the pension fund and enabling KWAP to fulfil its role in line with its tagline: \u2018Your Retirement Companion\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8211; ENDS \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) [KWAP] or the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) was established on 1st March 2007 under the Retirement Fund Act 2007 (Act 662) replacing the repealed Pensions Trust Fund Act 1991 (Act 454).<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>KWAP manages contributions from the federal government and relevant agencies made into the Retirement Fund [Fund] to obtain optimum returns on its investments through sound management and investment of the Fund in equity, fixed-income securities, money market instruments, and other forms of investments as permitted under the Retirement Fund Act 2007 (Act 662). The Fund shall be applied towards assisting the Federal Government in financing its pension duties. In 2015, KWAP was officially appointed as an agent of the Federal Government for the purpose of pension payment, gratuity, or other benefits granted under any written law from the Consolidated Fund as agreed between the Federal Government and KWAP.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kwap.gov.my\/stg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">kwap.gov.my<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-833ba16 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"833ba16\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><\/p><p><strong>For media enquiries, please contact:\u00a0<\/strong><strong>\u200b<\/strong><\/p><p>Amirah Kamarulzaman<\/p><p>Telephone number: +603-2174 8000, ext 8669\u00a0<\/p><p>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:nurulamirah.k@kwap.gov.my\">nurulamirah.k@kwap.gov.my<\/a>\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Nazlin Amirudin<\/p><p>Telephone number: +603-2174 8000, ext 8679\u00a0<\/p><p>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:nazlin.a@kwap.gov.my%C2%A0%0d\">nazlin.a@kwap.gov.my<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Aishah Mohmad Afandi<\/p><p>Telephone number: +6016 446 6747<\/p><p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:aishah.afandi@edelmansmithfield.com\">aishah.afandi@edelmansmithfield.com<\/a><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"template":"","categories":[27],"tags":[],"media_centre":[172],"class_list":["post-22985","media-centre","type-media-centre","status-publish","hentry","category-press-release","media_centre-press-release"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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