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Top 10 Highlights from the APAC PE, VC and Startup Ecosystem – Aug 13, 2023

Top ten highlights from the APAC PE, VC, and startup ecosystem this week:

  1. Southeast Asian Startups Raise a Whopping $1.78 Billion in July
    – The largest influx of funding in 11 months.
  2. India and Greater China Face Uncertain Future as Startup Investments Drop
    – India hits a three-year low of $564 million, while Greater China experiences a 13.1% drop at $4.2 billion.
  3. US President Joe Biden Signs Executive Order to Restrict US Investments in China’s Sensitive Tech
    – Move likely to escalate tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
  4. Singapore-based Endowus Secures $35 Million in Funding Round
    – Wealth management platform receives investments from Citi Ventures, MUFG Innovation Partners, and others.
  5. Blue Planet Environmental Solutions Receives Undisclosed Investment from Bintang Capital Partners
    – Waste management solutions company based in Singapore secures funding.
  6. FOMO Group Acquires CapBridge and 1exchange in Singapore
    – Singapore-based fintech firm expands its portfolio with the acquisition of two local companies.
  7. Lamudi Indonesia Seeks Acquisitions to Support Profitability
    – Property listing platform actively looking for acquisition opportunities.
  8. Allozymes, a Singapore-based Startup, Secures Series A Funding
    – Deep tech startup raises capital from investors including Xora Innovation and Seventure Partners.
  9. BondbloX Raises Up to $10 Million in a Series B2 Funding Round
    – Singapore-based fintech company raises capital for its Bond Exchange.
  10. Baskit’s Double-Digit Funding Round Led by MDI Ventures
    – Indonesian B2B commerce company secures funding to strengthen its position in the supply chain business.

    These groundbreaking investments and acquisitions in the Asian startup ecosystem showcase the growing potential and interest in the region. Stay tuned for more updates in the world of startup funding!

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