Sharmilpal Kaur
Stories by Sharmilpal Kaur
SE Asian M&A, which took a hit in COVID-marred 2020, looks poised for a rebound this year
Among the many factors leading the revival will be exit-seeking tech investors.
Fundraising by Indian startups hits five-quarter peak in Q1
Q1 saw blockbuster deals being announced and new unicorns being christened at an unrivalled pace.
Singapore unicorn Sea’s 2020 gross profit doubles on e-commerce, gaming boom
Sea expects e-commerce revenue to double in 2021. Establishes Sea Capital to manage its investment efforts.
Acquisitions, green consumerism catapult Carousell to within striking distance of unicorn club
The company's valuation has ballooned to $900 million.
SE Asia offers targets ripe for SPAC mergers as startups seek capital
We identify 30 potential companies in the SEA tech space that can be targetted by SPACs.
Singapore’s 2021 budget aims to boost PE-VC market, forge stronger ties with ASEAN
Singapore will work with ASEAN partners to enhance digital connectivity and cybersecurity.
Indian edtechs went on a fundraising spree in 2020 but still trail global standards
Edtech startups raised $1.78b from 103 deals last year.
India’s startups beat COVID-19 odds to raise $11.6b in 2020
Education and training, financial services, and software were among the top-performing sectors.
Here are the 10 themes to watch for in SE Asia this year
What sets SE Asia apart is the structural tailwind in its sails.
Malaysia’s corporate sukuk market poised to see healthy pipeline in 2021
Indonesia's sukuk transactions lag Malaysia in terms of volume and quantum.
