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The case has caused reputational damage to Indonesia's startup community.
Trump has vowed to rescue TikTok after returning to presidency.
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Greater China
In 2023, the US firm had hired ex-BlackRock exec Tony Tang to head its China operations.
India
Dhoot Transmission may be valued at around $1b, according to reports.
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Rest of Asia
LPs from the region contributed to slightly over one-fifth of the funds raised.
The firm said it is on track to achieve its $500 million target by 2025.
The PE firm has acquired a strategic stake in the company to spruce up innovation in its data and AI business.
Post-financing, Gaw Capital and AAA’s parent company will each hold a 45% stake in the firm.
Qualcomm Ventures and Pavilion Capital also participated in the round.
NIO Capital-backed Bibo has snapped $41m in a Series B funding round.
Singapore
BeZero's round saw the participation of the Japan Airlines and Translink Innovation Fund.
According to data from DealStreetAsia's DATA VANTAGE, TVS Motor is the largest shareholder in Ion Mobility.
The fund plans to make 12-14 investments, with an average ticket size of Rs 150–300 crore.
SEA startups sealed the lowest quarterly deal volume in over six years in Q4 2024.
SE Asia's listed firms are intensifying efforts to eliminate losses.
Climate tech investments in Southeast Asia cooled off in 2024, mirroring a broader recalibration in private markets.
The report delves into SE Asia's logistics sector, including its current landscape, capital flows, challenges, and exit strategies.
Indonesia
Endowus clocked $14.7 million in revenue in 2023, a 140% increase year-on-year.
AC Ventures has emerged as the largest shareholder in Soul Parking, with a 29.9% stake.
Myanmar
TreeDots, an online surplus food marketplace, reduced its net loss by 27% last year.
Eureka Robotics has raised $10.5 million in fresh funding from B Capital and others.
Vietnam
World
TikTok’s secret sauce is its algorithm, which makes it addictive.
The firm has hastened plans to offload its non-core assets.
This is Woori's first late-stage deal in SE Asia.
The firm also improved its net profit margin last year.
Meituan posted a 22.4% rise in Q3 revenue, defying sluggish Chinese consumption.
Travel demand in China has shown signs of a recovery, though economic growth is sluggish.
In Sept, Turkey's competition board said Mubadala had applied to take sole control of Getir.
The appointment would unite Citi's offshore and onshore teams for the first time.
