DealStreetAsia’s ninth edition of the Asia PE-VC Summit, which concluded in Singapore in Sept 2024, featured an unmatched collective of 120+ speakers from global and Asian private equity, venture capital, impact investment firms, limited partners, and startups.
Kickstart 2025 with the Indonesia PE-VC Summit in Jakarta on January 16 for cutting-edge insights into SE Asia’s top market.
The oversubscribed event saw participation from top-tier firms including Granite Asia, Peak XV, Square Peg, Appworks, HKEX, Capria Ventures, K3 Ventures and many more.
As part of our summit coverage, we bring you 8 sessions from the Venture Capital and Founders Summit that featured 30 industry stalwarts who shared their perspectives on the region’s fastest-growing investment themes and trends.
Here is a snapshot of the Venture Capital and Founders Summit track:
Veteran VCs downplay funding drought, bullish on Asia opportunities
Jenny Lee of Granite Asia and Shailendra Singh of Peak XV remain optimistic about investment opportunities in China, India, and across Asia.
China’s deep tech opportunities still open for global investors
The electric vehicle was China’s most systematic alpha opportunity in the past 10 years. The next decade belongs to AI, shared panelists.
Adaptability, focus on core business principles can help founders survive funding winter
Arta Finance CEO and co-founder Caesar Sengupta; Doctor Anywhere founder Lim Wai Mun and YouTrip co-founder and CEO Caecilia Chu shared their insights on building and scaling companies during a funding crunch.
Reasonable valuations make emerging SE Asia markets attractive
Strong macro fundaments and consumer-driven growth contribute to the continued appeal of Southeast Asia’s emerging markets.
Indian VCs adapt to market realities amid tightening investment landscape
Indian VCs are shifting from aggressive growth strategies to a sustainable focus on profitability and strong governance in response to market corrections.
SE Asian tech firms need to present strong bottom line to reap exits
Exits have been a struggle in Southeast Asia, said panelists. The lack of liquidity has severely impacted startup fundraising in the region.
Global investors bet on multifaceted opportunities in SE Asia
Experts noted that investors must navigate Southeast Asia’s fragmented yet fertile landscape, one innovative venture at a time.
SE Asia fintech faces headwinds, but experts see opportunities
Despite declining investment and valuation decline, SE Asia’s fintech industry remains a viable long-term opportunity if approached with the right strategy.
