Kristie Neo
Kristie is based in Singapore and covers venture capital and unicorns at DealStreetAsia. Her previous stints include roles at CNBC International and Channel NewsAsia. When not reporting, Kristie gives walking tours at the Asian Civilisation Museum.
Stories by Kristie Neo
Value creation takes centre stage as Asian GPs focus on long-term growth amid slowdown
Asian PE funds are approaching the region from a more sector-focused perspective.
PropertyGuru returns to the red in Q1 after two profitable quarters
Losses narrowed to S$6m from S$10m a year ago.
SG’s Golden Gate Ventures hits first close of $100m MENA fund
Golden Gate Ventures partner Michael Lints has relocated to Qatar to oversee this expansion.
Malaysia-based PE firm Navis likely to lead funding in CarDekho’s SE Asian entity
The deal size is likely to be around $60 million, sources said.
Asia’s new world of climate investing needs philanthropists, creative finance, and a lot of time
Philanthropists and foundations are investors who may keep extremely long exit horizons for their capital.
(Updated) Zilingo’s Ankiti Bose files criminal complaint against two co-founders: Report
Once hailed as a rising star from SE Asia, the startup had raised over $310m from marquee names.
We have ambitions to go beyond facial skincare: Allies of Skin’s Nicolas Travis
The SG firm recently closed its first institutional fundraise—a $20m round from Meaningful Partners.
SG’s Kamet Capital closes Founders Fund I below target at $70m
Launched in 2022, the closed-end fund had an initial target of $100m.
Quantonation hits first close of $215m Fund II to double down on Asia’s quantum startups
Its LPs include Temasek-backed Vertex Holdings.
Ninja Van’s losses mount 30% in FY2023 as it struggles to rein in expenses
Purchased transportation and labour-related expenses were the biggest contributor.
