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SG foodtech startup Oddle shows appetite for growth via expansion

SG foodtech startup Oddle shows appetite for growth via expansion

The company is looking to expand its offerings and markets for a 5X revenue growth in 2 years.

Farm-to-table startup Secai Marche scores $1.6m in Series A funding

Venture Capital

Farm-to-table startup Secai Marche scores $1.6m in Series A funding

The round was backed by The Agribusiness Investment and Consultation Co, Spiral Ventures Asia Fund, and Beyond Next Ventures.

Japanese investors in Indonesia shift gears to focus on digital businesses

Japanese investors in Indonesia shift gears to focus on digital businesses

Most of the digital bets have been in the financial services space such as fintechs.

Super-rich Chinese looking to park their wealth spur Singapore family office boom

Super-rich Chinese looking to park their wealth spur Singapore family office boom

Indonesian logistics tech space to see active fundraising, M&As amid strong demand

Indonesian logistics tech space to see active fundraising, M&As amid strong demand

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Private Equity

HK Exchange Fund books record $26b loss in 2022, the worst since 2008

HK Exchange Fund books record $26b loss in 2022, the worst since 2008

Interest rate hikes led to massive selloffs in the global bond and equity markets last year.

IndoSpace's latest India logistics fund secures $205m first close from CPP Investments

IndoSpace's latest India logistics fund secures $205m first close from CPP Investments

The fund, IndoSpace Logistics Parks IV, is targeting $600m in total equity commitments.

LP View: Spotting big scope in development financing, DFC doubles down on SE Asia, India

LP View: Spotting big scope in development financing, DFC doubles down on SE Asia, India

It is setting up offices in the region’s key markets of Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.

Venture Capital

China Digest: Pinnacle Microwave, Surestar Technology, Keda New Energy bag funding

China Digest: Pinnacle Microwave, Surestar Technology, Keda New Energy bag funding

Pinnacle Microwave will use the proceeds to upgrade its products as well as in R&D.

Farm-to-table startup Secai Marche scores $1.6m in Series A funding

Farm-to-table startup Secai Marche scores $1.6m in Series A funding

The round was backed by The Agribusiness Investment and Consultation Co, Spiral Ventures Asia Fund, and Beyond Next Ventures.

Indonesian collectible marketplace Kick Avenue scores Series A funding and other SE Asia deals

Indonesian collectible marketplace Kick Avenue scores Series A funding and other SE Asia deals

Marketplaces KREAM and SneakersLAH backed the funding round.

Q & A

Many deep tech startups in SE Asia have the potential to raise Series B funds: SeaX Ventures

Many deep tech startups in SE Asia have the potential to raise Series B funds: SeaX Ventures

SG fashion label Love, Bonito dresses up for global show

SG fashion label Love, Bonito dresses up for global show

B Capital secures $2.1b final close of third series of global growth funds

B Capital secures $2.1b final close of third series of global growth funds

Indonesian logistics firm Waresix open to M&As to accelerate growth

Indonesian logistics firm Waresix open to M&As to accelerate growth

Deals

CNOOC's $3b UK portfolio sale halted on valuation gap: report

CNOOC's $3b UK portfolio sale halted on valuation gap: report

It could still resume a sale once conditions improve.

Data Vantage: iSeller, SirionLabs, Holywally and Qoala raise capital

Data Vantage: iSeller, SirionLabs, Holywally and Qoala raise capital

iSeller received $7.6 million in fresh funding from Intudo Ventures and other investors.

Abu Dhabi conglomerate IHC looks to invest $381m in Adani Enterprises

Abu Dhabi conglomerate IHC looks to invest $381m in Adani Enterprises

IHC invested $2b in Adani Group companies last year, including Adani Enterpsies.

Analysis

FTX sues Voyager Digital to claw back $446m loan repayments

FTX sues Voyager Digital to claw back $446m loan repayments

FTX and Voyager both filed for bankruptcy amid a 2022 collapse in cryptocurrency markets.

Super-rich Chinese looking to park their wealth spur Singapore family office boom

Super-rich Chinese looking to park their wealth spur Singapore family office boom

With its tax-friendly regime and political stability, Singapore has long been a haven for ultra-rich foreigners.

Indonesian logistics tech space to see active fundraising, M&As amid strong demand

Indonesian logistics tech space to see active fundraising, M&As amid strong demand

VC-backed players such as SiCepat, Shipper, Andalin, and Ritase are in the market for funding.

Opinion

Vantage Point: Viability of quick commerce as standalone business in Indonesia seems far-fetched

Vantage Point: Viability of quick commerce as standalone business in Indonesia seems far-fetched

Vantage Point: PasarPolis to build on its insurance ecosystem as full-stack play

Vantage Point: PasarPolis to build on its insurance ecosystem as full-stack play

Guest Post: Five megatrends that will shape Web 3 in 2023 and beyond

Guest Post: Five megatrends that will shape Web 3 in 2023 and beyond

Vantage Point: Indonesia's EV ecosystem buildout hinges on domestic market adoption

Vantage Point: Indonesia's EV ecosystem buildout hinges on domestic market adoption

Policy and Regulations

TikTok's CEO to appear before US lawmakers in March

TikTok's CEO to appear before US lawmakers in March

The House Foreign Affairs Committee plans to vote soon on a bill to block TikTok in the US.

No financial impact from subscription to Adani's share offering: Malaysia's Maybank

No financial impact from subscription to Adani's share offering: Malaysia's Maybank

Maybank and ADIA had subscribed to Adani Enterprises’ $2.45b secondary share sale recently.

After US, now Japan and Netherlands to restrict chip exports to China: report

After US, now Japan and Netherlands to restrict chip exports to China: report

The Netherlands may stop ASML Holding, and Japan may restrict Nikon from selling equipment to China.