As we prepare to bring FinovateAsia to Singapore November 14, we researched the funding of six Asia-based companies who demoed at FinovateAsia last year. Combined, these companies raised more than $215 million from a variety of investors:

BankBazaar, a credit processing platform that allows banks to offer consumers 7-minute credit eApproval on retail credit products.

The funding for these companies comes from a diverse set of investors, many of whom are based in Asia. Janus recently published a piece outlining venture funding options available to Singapore companies. For the most part, Singapore’s equity financing scene is quite similar to the U.S., but there are a few significant differences:

• The VC scene in Singapore is small compared to the U.S. and Europe
• Singapore’s government actively pursues VC firms to invest in Singapore startups and entices them with tax and other monetary benefits
• There are more than 100 VC firms in the city today
• Many VC firms in Singapore focus on late-stage expansion financing, but some offer financing for early-stage startups
• Types of VC firms in Singapore range from independent limited partnership to corporate-backed firms
• Singapore VCs are attracted to services, manufacturing and the high-tech industry

At this year’s FinovateAsia, while not all demoing companies are looking for funding, each will show up to the MAX Atria @ Singapore Expo stage with their newest technology. Want to learn more? Check out FinovateAsia homepage or get your ticket here to be a part of the event.