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
Data Vantage: Nium, Morning, Knight FinTech, JALA Tech and Durapower in focus
The Brunei Investment Agency has secured a stake in B2B payments unicorn Nium after a $50 million investment.
Data Vantage: Kasagi Labo, Archisen, Shomvob, FestGround and Rider Dome in focus
Anime-focused venture studio Kasagi Labo issued shares worth $20 million to investors last month.
Anaemic Q1 fundraising casts pall over Southeast Asia’s startup landscape
Regional startups raised a meagre $1 billion in private funding in Q1, the lowest quarterly haul in over five years.
Data Vantage: Sunday, ceEntek and Ticket2Me in focus
Thai insurtech firm Sunday has issued additional shares to its largest shareholder.
Vietnam will continue to benefit from US-China tensions: Excelsior Capital Partners
The "China +1" strategy has emerged as a compelling approach for global fund managers.
Current macroeconomic conditions remain attractive for private credit, says KKR
Sectors such as IT and healthcare provide opportunities for private credit to step in, says SJ Lim, MD, Asia Credit, KKR.
LPs now have a better understanding of the PE opportunities in SE Asia: Novo Tellus
Novo Tellus Fund III was the only SE Asia-focused PE fund that closed above target in 2023.
Data Vantage: Maya Innovations, Nhi Dong 315, Ailytics and ION Mobility in focus
Philippine fintech giant Maya Innovations received fresh capital from PLDT and others as part of a recent funding round.
SE Asia-focused PE funds salvage 2023 performance with strong H2 fundraising
Six SE Asia-focused funds closed in 2023, raising $2 billion in new capital.
Data Vantage: Asia Healthcare, ANEXT, GreenArc Capital, Little Farms and Revi in focus
TPG Capital and GIC have topped up their investments in Asia Healthcare Holdings.