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e27 Optimatic » Startups
1w ago
SaaS-based market intelligence platform Tracxn recently unveiled its Geo Quarterly Report: SEA FinTech Q1 2024, shedding light on the Southeast Asia (SEA) fintech landscape. Despite the region’s dynamic ecosystem, Q1 2024 witnessed a notable decline in funding, amounting to US$530 million, marking a 44 per cent decrease from the previous quarter and a 13 per ..read more
e27 Optimatic » Startups
1w ago
Discover the vibrant landscape of Southeast Asian venture capital with a glimpse into the investment strategies of leading VC firms. From Earth VC’s focus on climate-tech solutions to Foxmont Capital Partners’ support for Filipino entrepreneurs, explore how these firms are shaping the region’s startup ecosystem. Earth Venture Capital Earth VC is a global VC firm ..read more
e27 Optimatic » Startups
3w ago
Startups in Southeast Asia raised US$371 million across 42 investment rounds between March 1 and 31 2024, according to research by startup intelligence platform Tracxn. This number is 3.34 per cent higher than the total funding raised in the previous month but is 34 per cent lower than the capital secured in March last year ..read more
e27 Optimatic » Startups
3w ago
This article was first published on December 14, 2021. It is always good to be prepared, especially when you are going to a pitching session with a potential investor –a process that can either make or break your fundraising journey. Even during the pandemic, opportunities to sit down (most likely virtually) with investors and present ..read more
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1M ago
Applecrumby, a babycare brand and e-commerce platform in Malaysia, has raised US$4.2 million in growth investment from 500 Global. The funding will allow Applecrumby to grow its footprint globally, expand its distribution channels, and develop new products under the PureBasics range. Also Read: Looking abroad: Capturing the e-commerce opportunity in SEA “We believe parents should ..read more
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1M ago
Startups in the Southeast Asian region secured US$816 million in funding in Q1 2024 (till March 15), a 40 per cent decline cent from the previous quarter’s US$1.36 billion and a 13 per cent drop from the US$935 million raised in Q1 2023. The drop is primarily attributed to an 80 per cent decline in ..read more
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1M ago
Startups in Vietnam secured a total of US$35.7 million in funding in Q1 2024 (till March 15, 2024), a 39 per cent decline from US$58.6 million raised in the same period in Q1 2023, according to a report. However, this is a 467 per cent surge compared to the US$6.3 million raised in Q4 2023 ..read more
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1M ago
Elevate Foods, a platform for small- and medium-sized farm-gate processors, has closed a US$525,000 pre-seed funding led by Wavemaker Impact (WMi). Elevate Foods (owned by Singapore-based GBN Food Solutions) will use the capital to establish a network for processed agri-produce. It will also assemble a specialised team focused on sustainable food systems and enhanced quality ..read more
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1M ago
The Indonesian startup sector witnessed a 36 per cent funding decline in Q1 2024 (till March 15, 2024), reveals a Tracxn report. Startups in the archipelago raised US$91.7 million this quarter compared to US$143 million in Q1 2023 and US$440 million in Q4 2023. Also Read: Sharp decline in late-stage deals hits Q1 funding in ..read more
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1M ago
India’s leading multi-stage accelerator fund, 9Unicorns, will be hosting the much-awaited fifth edition of its Global Demo Day or DDay 5 on 24th April 2024. This year, the 9Unicorns Portfolio Companies expect to raise $110 million on the global demo day. The previous editions of DDay were a huge success, with over 70 participating companies ..read more