Singapore
‘The next wave of AI innovation must be built around the region’s own strengths.’
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Japan's SBI Group said to have invested in Vietnamese insurtech firm Saladin
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Sequoia-backed Chinese exoskeleton startup Hypershell raises $70m
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Share of foreign capital in Chinese startup funding plunges
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Indian logistics startup Ripplr raises $45m in Series C round from SBI, others
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China to expand REITs market as Vanke woes spark concerns over developers
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Greater China
DeepSeek’s breakout success and Beijing’s strong policy support drive massive capital inflows.
Investors must have patience and focus on the fundamentals of the asset class and the region.
The region needs flexible capital structures that go beyond venture funding.
Execs from CIP and Seraya Partners spoke on Asia’s infra opportunities.
Rest of Asia
The market is seen as relatively free of geopolitical risk, and the economy is stable.
Philippines
Panellists discussed the SE Asia Startup Funding Report: H1 2025 at our recent Summit.
Investors emphasise core strengths instead of short-term uncertainties.
While LP-led deals are growing, pricing and asset quality keep investors selective.
LPs question unproven exits in EMs, but early profitability and upcoming IPOs offer hope.
