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
Fundraising by SE Asian VCs slows in Q1 2020, ending year-long growth streak
SEA-focused funds raised more than $1.3 billion in the first three months of 2020.
Now’s the time to make hard decisions, fix fundamentals: Sequoia’s Abheek Anand
There's little point in founders fixating on growth this year, according to Anand.
Southeast Asia’s startups raised $2.9b in Jan-March, up 3% from Q1 last year
The number of deals touched 146 in the first quarter this year, compared to 127 in the same period last year.
Why Salim Group is no underdog in Indonesia’s startup scene
A big challenge for Salim Group and its investment ambitions could be its transition to a new generation.
Indonesia’s P2P lending players brace for culling as pandemic hits home
The pandemic is expected to be particularly harsh on Indonesia's key P2P borrower segment: MSMEs.
Grassroots anger threatens Indonesian P2P lenders’ efforts to repair image
There are 161 P2P lending platforms to choose from in Indonesia.
Why road to listing is longer and arduous for Indonesia’s tech unicorns
So far, none of the five Indonesian tech unicorns is close to launching an IPO.
[Updated] In the market to raise $5b, Southeast Asia’s VCs face the virus test
Travel restrictions & increased investor caution may see fundraising timelines get extended.
Don’t bank on Southeast Asia’s neobank revolution just yet
Their success will depend on the market environment which in the case of Southeast Asia is highly fragmented.
How SE Asia is turning into a bigger playground for gaming market
2020 is poised to see bigger eSport tournaments, more investment in mobile gaming and cloud gaming.
