Fintech startup Lana has successfully closed its first funding round, backed by Liminal, a venture creation group founded by Temasek and Twynam Investments. The Singapore-based platform is designed to address the pressing challenges faced by chief financial officers (CFOs) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, including rising energy costs and impending carbon taxes, as the area shifts towards new energy models.
Founded by Vincent Choi, a fintech veteran, Lana is developing the first integrated platform in APAC that combines blended finance with advanced risk modelling. This initiative aims to expedite and reduce the cost of decarbonisation financing for corporations. “Energy costs have increased 20–100% across APAC markets, whilst carbon pricing mechanisms are set to impact exporters starting in 2026,” Choi stated. The platform seeks to provide faster access to financing, enabling corporations to fund their energy transformations and extend financing to their value chains.
Lana’s approach is to connect corporations with leading climate technologies from the UK and Europe, creating a multiplier effect that generates carbon credits and reduces overall transition costs. Sonny Vu, Chief Builder at Liminal, highlighted the importance of platforms that can effectively channel capital towards decarbonisation whilst maintaining commercial viability for sustainable development in Southeast Asia.
With regulatory pressures such as the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism starting in January 2026 and carbon pricing in five APAC markets from 2027, Lana is well-positioned to help corporations protect their margins and secure energy independence.
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