Why the Intuit-TradeGecko deal raises hopes for SaaS startups in Southeast Asia

Why the Intuit-TradeGecko deal raises hopes for SaaS startups in Southeast Asia

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Singapore-based software-as-a-service startup TradeGecko’s acquisition by financial software giant Intuit in a reportedly $80-million deal earlier this month has sparked hopes of a similar textbook-style exit for venture capital players in the Southeast Asian tech ecosystem.