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The long game: Redefining Asian venture capital through unicorns and impact investing

Posted by on 08 October 2025
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For decades, venture capital has been marked by a deep desire for financial returns, often measuring success by whether a company becomes a 'unicorn' or not. However, according to Jeep Kline, Founder and Managing partner at Raisewell Ventures, those metrics are no longer sufficient.

We spoke to Jeep at SuperReturn Asia, about her vision for the future of venture capital investing and looking beyond chasing unicorns. She advocates for a future of ventures, where success is measured in not only financial returns but also social and environmental impact and argues for a shift towards a dual focus on returns and societal responsibility. Watch the full interview to lear more about:

  • What success can look like in Venture Capital if you look beyond financial returns
  • Reflecting on how to make investments on sustainability and positive societal impact a core part of your portfolio
  • Today's biggest barriers to impact-driven investments
  • The appeal within venture capital investments for DeepTech
  • Adapting to complex geopolitical and economic environments by playing the long game



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