Analysis
Indonesia remains the region's top destination for logistics investments.
Fundraising milestones by two Singapore-based VCs were among the top headlines this week.
E-commerce is growing faster in Vietnam than almost anywhere else in SE Asia.
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Greater China
Qatar Investment Authority has committed the biggest amount to become the anchor investor in the continuation fund.
Malaysia
Three K-12 schools are being transferred into the new fund.
World
The management of Velocity will retain the remaining stake.
Under-penetrated private assets are seen to be creating such returns.
India
Gaja has reportedly roped in IIFL Capital to advise on the potential offering.
Singapore
The real estate asset manager will acquire the remaining 60% stake in the SG-based general partner in phases.
“When people say, ‘we are going to invest less in China’, that sounds like an opportunity.”
This year alone, Zepto has raised more than $1.35b in back-to-back funding rounds.
Locad's pre-Series B round was co-anchored by Global Ventures and Reefknot Investments.
The round was anchored by design and software solutions firm Autodesk.
Existing shareholders including IDG Capital, MPC, and others also re-upped in the round.
Indonesia
The VC is in the process of selling its portfolio in the secondary market.
The report delves into SE Asia's logistics sector, including its current landscape, capital flows, challenges, and exit strategies.
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Startups headquartered in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Macau raised $12.69 billion in Q3.
Indian startups raised $4.3 billion from private investors in the third quarter of 2024, marking a 17% decline from the previous quarter.
Indonesian startup Mimin has bagged capital from Skystar Capital and others.
Enstack has received $3m from Mangrove Capital, confirming our report from Oct.
B2B food ordering platform KAMEREO has bagged fresh funding from Sumitomo.
InCorp has bagged fresh capital from Hillhouse-backed business services platform Ascentium.
Vietnam
Vivance is backed by Lion X Ventures and Vickers Venture Partners.
Revenue from India more than doubled to $38.8m.
Its domestic competitors Alibaba and JD.com also reported tepid sales growth for their respective Sept quarters.
China's biggest internet search provider grapples with weak spending on its advertising services.
Alibaba is facing stiff competition from discount-based retailers such as Pinduoduo and Douyin.
Ola Electric had 4,011 on-roll employees as of March 2024, according to its latest IPO document.
Manulife Wealth and Asset Management is hiring Fabio Fontainha for the top role.
The job will have no salary in the first year.
