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Watch investors speak on opportunities & challenges in deep-tech sector

Investor interest in the nascent deep-tech space — or companies creating a tough-to-replicate, complex, and scientific solution for a problem — is slowly picking up in South and SE Asia. While the deep-tech sector enjoys favourable government policies, particularly in Singapore, the challenge remains in the addressable market size in the region. “If you look… Continue reading Watch investors speak on opportunities & challenges in deep-tech sector

DealStreetAsia’s most read stories of 2021 and what they tell us

The year started out with all of us circumspect, as the pandemic dragged on. But, as we tracked the deals and fundraising in the space, it became clear that both businesses and their investors, looking beyond the near-term challenges, have their eyes on the supercharged growth that Southeast Asia,  India and Greater China promise. Our… Continue reading DealStreetAsia’s most read stories of 2021 and what they tell us

Kopi Kenangan becomes unicorn with Tybourne, Falcon Edge-backed $96m Series C round

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Kopi Kenangan becomes unicorn with Tybourne, Falcon Edge-backed $96m Series C round

Temasek-backed Vertex gets approval to list SPAC in Singapore

Vertex Venture Holdings, which is backed by Singapore state investor Temasek Holdings, said its special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) had received an eligibility-to-list letter from the city-state’s exchange. Several funds are planning to list SPACs in Singapore, encouraged by new rules introduced by the Singapore Exchange and the easing of some measures that had been viewed… Continue reading Temasek-backed Vertex gets approval to list SPAC in Singapore

Crypto adoption and investment may soon become mainstream in SE Asia …

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to… Continue reading Crypto adoption and investment may soon become mainstream in SE Asia …

Watch this panel discussion on SE Asia’s ‘super angel’ investors

With founders of mature startups doubling up as angel investors, Southeast Asia is likely to produce more ‘super angels’ over the next two to three years. “We’ve seen some that are turning into super angels. The signs are pointing towards that as the ecosystem is maturing,” said Edward Tirtanata, CEO and co-founder of Kopi Kenangan,… Continue reading Watch this panel discussion on SE Asia’s ‘super angel’ investors

Watch three Indonesian entrepreneurs speak on weathering the pandemic storm

What was the toughest part about running a business during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do you address employees’ mental health concerns in these times? Is there such a thing as raising too much money, given the current environment of ample liquidity? These were some of the big questions addressed by three Indonesian entrepreneurs at a… Continue reading Watch three Indonesian entrepreneurs speak on weathering the pandemic storm

China proposes new approval framework for overseas IPOs

China‘s securities regulator on Friday proposed tightening rules governing Chinese companies listing abroad, which it said would improve oversight while allowing them to continue to do so. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) said on its website that it had proposed establishing a new framework for the overseas listing of Chinese firms. The draft rules extend CSRC’s oversight on offshore listings of Chinese companies… Continue reading China proposes new approval framework for overseas IPOs

China Evergrande chairman’s stake in services unit drops on forced selling

The shareholding of China Evergrande Group’s chairman in its property services unit has fallen to 58.18% from 60.96% after forced selling of pledged shares by a third party, a Hong Kong stock exchange filing showed. The number of Evergrande Property Services Group shares involved was 300 million, and the drop was the result of steps taken on Dec. 20 to enforce rights to the shares held as security… Continue reading China Evergrande chairman’s stake in services unit drops on forced selling