Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad

Malaysia Debt Ventures Berhad (MDV) was established by the Government of Malaysia in 2002 with the objective of providing flexible and innovative financing facilities to develop the Information & Communications (ICT) sector that had been identified and prioritised by the Government as the catalyst for the nation’s growth. As the nation’s develop, MDV financing mandate was concurrently extended to serve other high-impact and technology-driven sectors of the economy prioritised by the Government, including Green Technology, Biotechnology, Strategic & Emerging Technology, and Start-ups. MDV also offers both conventional and Shariah compliant financing solutions that can cater to the requirements of young technology-based companies and start-ups with innovative and scalable products and/or services with sustainable business propositions. These segments of technology start-ups are generally underserved by commercial financial institutions. Venture Debt financing for start-ups, of which MDV is the pioneer and largest local financing solutions provider, is typically used as complementary financing to equity venture capital. Venture Debt provides start-ups with credit financing to extend their growth runway while minimising equity dilution. As one of the few financiers in Malaysia that is solely focused technology-driven companies, MDV will continue to play a vital role in supporting the Government’s initiatives and aspiration to promote high-value technology and innovation as a path towards high-income nation.