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Key Drivers of Venture Capital in Malaysia: A Study of Investor Perspectives

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  • Nurhayati Sulaiman

    (Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad, Malaysia)

  • Mohd Raihana Mohdali

    (Faculty of Artificial Intelligence, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia)

  • Nor Adura Mohd Ali

    (Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Malaysia)

Abstract

Venture capital (VC) is essential for the growth of technology-based startups, but Malaysia’s venture capital sector is still developing and struggling to meet the needs of local startups. Malaysia has not been able to attract significant global private capital unlike Singapore and Indonesia. This study aims to identify the key enablers in attracting venture capital to invest in Malaysia and provide recommendations to boost the domestic venture capital sector from the venture capitalists’ viewpoint. Using interviews with five experienced Malaysian venture capitals as a research method, data was analysed employing thematic analysis. It is found that while Malaysia’s venture capital enablers align with global practices, factors like exit strategies, taxation, and technology adoption are less critical in the local context. The recommendations focus on two critical areas which are enhancing startup market readiness and strengthening the government’s role in the sector. This research offers valuable insights for startups by clarifying the key criteria prioritised by venture capitalists. With this understanding, startups can better tailor their strategies to secure the fund and resources from venture capital. The findings of this also contribute to academic insights on Malaysia’s venture capital landscape.

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  • Nurhayati Sulaiman & Mohd Raihana Mohdali & Nor Adura Mohd Ali, 2024. "Key Drivers of Venture Capital in Malaysia: A Study of Investor Perspectives," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(12), pages 2511-2521, December.
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