While startup funding in Southeast Asia and India was subdued in April, China bounced back from the March slump with total investments at $3.4b. The highest funded sector was semiconductors, drawing $813.4m from investors.

In Southeast Asia, fintech startups garnered the most capital at $87m across 16 deals. Amid a cautious environment, financial services emerged as the top funded sector in India, accounting for 58.4% of total investments.

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