Andi Haswidi
As the head of ASEAN Research, Andi focuses on anchoring research reports and writing data-led stories at DealStreetAsia. He is an accomplished researcher, journalist and author. His first book, KOPI: Indonesian Coffee Craft & Culture, was published in 2018.
Stories by Andi Haswidi
SE Asia VCs mobilise to prevent next governance crisis: Openspace
We are increasing active diligence and monitoring of our companies: Shane Chesson.
Global LPs step in as SE Asia’s deep tech funding moves beyond local investors
Global LPs now see SE Asia as a key market for deep tech innovation, says Elev8.vc's MD Aditya Mathur.
Global liquidity crunch weighs on emerging market funds with SE Asia allocations
VCs targeting SE Asia and broader EMs closed just nine funds in 2024.
Data Vantage: Akseleran, Genie Financial, InVideo, and others in focus
The number of deals involving female-led startups climbed 19% to 208 in 2024.
Women founders in SE Asia struggle to scale in 2024 amid entrenched gender gap
Female-led startups secured 5.2% of total deal volume and just 2.1% of total capital raised in 2024.
Data Vantage: SE Asia ESG funds and startup financials in focus
In 2024, only two ESG-focused funds reached their final close.
We expect some portfolio companies to go public in two years: Alpha JWC
Chandra Tjan sees a strong mix of M&As, trade sales, secondaries, and IPOs.
Venture equity and venture debt form a symbiotic relationship: Genesis Ventures
"Venture equity lays the foundation, venture debt accelerates growth."
Governance issues like eFishery’s are a wake-up call for investors and founders: Antler
"The most resilient startups and funds will be those that embed governance principles from day one."
Data Vantage: Bumame, Lifesight, Authentick and others in focus
Also read about VC fundraising in SE Asia slumping to a four-year low in 2024.
