Michelle Teo
Michelle is the Southeast Asia managing editor at DealStreetAsia. A journalist with nearly two decades of experience, she was part of Al Jazeera English’s global launch team in Kuala Lumpur and was earlier the chief editor at The Edge Singapore.
Stories by Michelle Teo
Editor’s take: The week that was — Jan 27-Feb 1
Tech markets were roiled by revelations that DeepSeek could rival OpenAI.
Ex-Gojek backer turns to cleantech with $230m impact fund
The firm is looking to allocate about $70m to startups in SE Asia and India.
Beyond The Buyout: Is SE Asia ready for continuation funds?
Ares Management’s potential merger with Northstar and other developments.
Deals Digest: Proterra Asia expands food-and-agri portfolio; Orange Dental bags $1.5m from Northstar
Proterra has made the three investments from its Food Fund 3.
BII, FMO partner SUSI for greenfield renewable power in SE Asia
BII and FMO are also committed to the enlarged SUSI Asia Energy Transition Fund.
Beyond the Buyout: What awaits Asia’s private equity sector in 2025
Don’t miss the most significant developments in PE around the Asia Pacific.
SE Asia VC sector still holds potential for ‘best returns’: Adams Street
An increasingly active secondaries market would also help drive DPIs.
Vietnamese startup Gene Solutions ropes in SG’s August Global as backer
The company could seek a public listing as early as end-2026.
Blue Earth Capital sees secondaries driving impact investments
Firm sees potential GP-led transactions in Southeast Asia
Editor’s take: The week that was – Dec 30 to Jan 4
This edition presents a recap of significant developments in Asia's private markets.
