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

Traveloka turns profitable in 2023 driven by revenge travel, lower expenses

Traveloka is in the market to raise its last funding round before going public.

Data Vantage: Tokenize Xchange, Chitose, Jatri and DELOS in focus

Crypto exchange Tokenize Xchange has issued new shares to an SPV backed by HNWIs.

Data Vantage: Circular, Blackpanda, Paper.id and LionsBot in focus

Singapore-based Circular has raised new seed extension funding.

Venture Capital

SE Asian VCs close fewer funds in H1 as investors slam on the brakes

H1 2024 saw a decline in both the number of fund closes and the total capital raised.

VC funding correction nears end as fundamentals improve: AppWorks

This is a conviction-driven climate, rather than trend- or hype-driven, said AppWorks's Jamie Lim.

Data Vantage: Kargo, Columbia Asia, CLAUDE, Carro and Ascenda in focus

B2B trucking firm Kargo issued shares to existing and new shareholders last week.

SE Asian startups left thirsting as funding drought persists into Q2

Capital raised by startups in the region fell 36% YoY in H1 2024.

Earnings and Results

TikTok APAC posts first gross profit as ad, live streaming revenue surge in 2023

Net loss, however, widened to $3.55b last year, compared with $2.65b in 2022.

Data Vantage: Tyme, METUB, Fit Hub, Vigo Retail and Dynasty Gaming in focus

Digital banking group Tyme received fresh capital last week.

SE Asia’s Tech M&A boom cools off, more corrections on the horizon

Indonesia saw the steepest decline in tech M&A deal volume in 2023.

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Singapore Reporter/s

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 write precisely and urgently is crucial for these roles. Ideal candidates must have to ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. We want our new hires to be digitally savvy and ready to experiment with new forms of storytelling. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-hitting reporters who work well in a team. Collaboration and collegiality are a must.

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

A reporter to track companies/startups that have raised private capital, and have the potential to become unicorns. SEA currently has over 40 companies with a valuation of over $100 million and under $1 billion.
A reporter who can get behind the scenes and reveal how funding rounds are put together, or why they’ve failed to materialise. She/he in this role will largely focus on long-format stories.
A journalist to track special situations funds, distressed debt and private credit (from the PE angle) across Asia.

Singapore Reporter/s

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 write precisely and urgently is crucial for these roles. Ideal candidates must have to ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. We want our new hires to be digitally savvy and ready to experiment with new forms of storytelling. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-hitting reporters who work well in a team. Collaboration and collegiality are a must.

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

A reporter to track companies/startups that have raised private capital, and have the potential to become unicorns. SEA currently has over 40 companies with a valuation of over $100 million and under $1 billion.
A reporter who can get behind the scenes and reveal how funding rounds are put together, or why they’ve failed to materialise. She/he in this role will largely focus on long-format stories.
A journalist to track special situations funds, distressed debt and private credit (from the PE angle) across Asia.