Antler, a venture capital firm based in Singapore, has successfully closed its second fund focused on Southeast Asia, raising $72 million. This fund aims to support early-stage startups across the region, reflecting Antler's commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia. Co-founder and Managing Partner Jussi Salovaara discussed the firm's strategy to back local founders and enhance the startup ecosystem. The announcement highlights a growing trend of investment in Southeast Asian startups, which have been attracting significant attention from venture capitalists in recent years.