Venture capital firm Gobi Partners has invested in Malaysian deeptech firm NanoSkunkWorkX, while Philippine power distributor Meralco and its new partners are seeking to boost EV adoption in the country.
Gobi Partners invests in NanoSkunkWorkX
Kuala Lumpur- and Hong Kong-based venture capital firm Gobi Partners has invested an undisclosed amount in NanoSkunkWorkX, a Malaysian deeptech startup, according to a Tech in Asia report.
The investment was reportedly made through Gobi Dana Impak Ventures Fund, which is supported by Khazanah Nasional’s Dana Impak initiative that aims to boost strategic innovation in Malaysia.
Founded by Dr. Amani Salim and Iqbal Shamsul, NanoSkunkWorkX develops scalable graphene systems aimed at improving green hydrogen production, boosting chip performance, and advancing diagnostic platforms.
The company’s core technology focuses on integrating graphene into industrial processes to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
Gobi, which has approximately $1.6 billion in assets under management, sees structural growth drivers and rising digital adoption creating continued opportunities across the region.
Meralco partners with V-Green, Green GSM
Philippine electric power distributor Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has partnered with V-Green Global Charging Station Development Corp and Green and Smart Mobility Joint Stock Company (Green GSM Philippines) to boost electric (EV) adoption and charging infrastructure in the country.
The three parties will jointly identify locations for EV taxi hubs and public charging stations, starting in Metro Manila and expanding to other key cities, according to an announcement.
“This partnership between V-Green, Meralco, and Green GSM will create meaningful and positive change in the Philippines’ urban transportation landscape,” said Nguyen Thanh Duong, CEO of V-Green.
Green GSM, which operates an all-electric ride-hailing fleet powered by VinFast EVs, emphasised infrastructure as key to making clean, safe mobility accessible.
Meralco chairman Manuel V Pangilinan called the collaboration a step toward “redefining our cities and our communities” through sustainable energy and transport solutions.
