Top ten highlights from the APAC PE, VC, and startup ecosystem this week:
- Trump’s presidency implications are in focus, with attention on his stance towards Beijing and potential changes in China policy beyond trade tariffs.
- The crypto market is exuberant amid expectations of lighter regulatory oversight following Trump’s election.
- COP29 summit attendees in Azerbaijan are working towards securing $1 trillion in climate finance against the backdrop of Trump’s new climate policies.
- Grab and Sea Ltd. reported quarterly earnings, and the highly-anticipated listing of Swiggy took place in India.
- The Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2025 in Jakarta on January 16 announced its first batch of speakers.
- Startup funding in Greater China declined by 36% in October, hitting a low not seen since February 2020.
- Southeast Asia’s fundraising remained below the $1 billion threshold, with only $272 million raised by startups in October.
- A report on Indonesia’s transition to EVs highlighted challenges like limited charging infrastructure amidst supportive state policies.
- Sea Ltd. and Grab navigated market conditions in their earnings reports, showcasing growth in their respective segments.
- Various funds, VC investments, and funding updates were reported, including LP-GP updates and developments in the public markets, impacting industries across the board.
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