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
Asia PE-VC Summit 2023: SE Asia and India VCs talk FOMO, discipline, and exits
Corporate governance issues among Indian and SE Asian startups are a reflection of lackadaisical due diligence processes.
HSBC to double down on venture debt, eyes new funds for Malaysia, Australia
The lender is aiming to launch a $250m venture debt fund for Australia by Q4.
[Updated] Healthtech unicorn Biofourmis’s CEO steps down abruptly
Ben Wanamaker of General Atlantic will take over as CEO from Kuldeep Singh Rajput.
SEC’s private fund rules are seismic for the US but have limited impact on Asia
Yet, Asian funds cannot afford to completely ignore these rules.
Indonesia’s Kopi Kenangan, Fore Coffee race to open their first stores in SG
The two venture-backed brands are hiring baristas for their new outlets across major locations in the city-state.
Lenskart-backer Chiratae Ventures to hit first close of $350m Fund V by year-end
Chiratae attributes the strong fundraising momentum to its return performance.
SG’s Farro Capital team sets up new entity to offer immigration solutions to UHNWIs, families
Farro Capital has over $1b in assets under management for family offices.
Heliconia Capital said to lead $15-20m round in SG’s GLife Technologies
Heliconia Capital is currently the largest shareholder in GLife, with a nearly 23% stake.
US-based Goanna Capital eyes $350m VC fund to invest in GCC startups
Goanna Capital will also set up a local team to oversee dealmaking and investor relations
