Top ten highlights from the APAC PE, VC, and startup ecosystem this week:
- Southeast Asia still holds potential for delivering returns, but investors will need to adopt different strategies to generate alpha in the current funding winter and amidst global macro headwinds and geopolitical tensions.
- Despite market volatility and higher interest rates, top private equity executives in the region believe that navigating tough times can actually make it easier for them.
- While startup fundraising in Asia has declined, there is optimism in India and Southeast Asia, with investors recognizing the value of merging traditional unit economies and infrastructure with technology.
- Both limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) in Asia are feeling the impact of market uncertainties. LPs are becoming more selective in their choice of managers, while GPs are struggling to close their funds.
- Despite the funding winter, investors are still actively seeking deals. However, due diligence is becoming more stringent as governance issues continue to plague startups in the region.
- Private credit opportunities in the Asia Pacific region are increasingly promising, thanks to the rising need for private lending and the lower impact of rising interest rates compared to other regions.
- Climate change is a major threat, but climate tech alone is not the solution. Mitigating the negative consequences of the climate crisis requires a multi-faceted approach.
- Due diligence processes among Indian fund managers are changing as they face macroeconomic headwinds. There is a shift from early capital injections into the Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem to a more cautious approach with longer due diligence periods.
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