Analysis
The top developments in the region of the week in one read.
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Indian fintech firm KreditBee turns unicorn with $280m funding round
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After SariWangi, Unilever Indonesia looks to divest Buavita juice brand
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India's Motilal Oswal Alts open to buyouts with new $938m PE fund
4
Vietnam's MoMo starts sale process including M&A option
5
Moody's cuts outlook on Blue Owl fund to negative amid high redemption requests
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Alibaba leads China brain-machine interface startup StairMed’s funding round
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Danantara buys four asset management firms in consolidation push
Emerging managers face extended fundraising timelines as DFIs turn selective
Fore Coffee’s net profit rises 55% in 2025 as aggressive store expansion lifts revenue
Execution at the systems level, not just expansion, will define the next generation of winners.
Venture Capital
The fund will invest in startups and tech firms in sectors such as AI, big data, and robotics.
Indonesia alone reached $13.1b, making it the platform’s second-largest market globally.
PE-backed IPOs improved in 2025, but secondary deals drove liquidity.
Catch up on exits and fundraisings throughout the week.
The Tokyo bourse has been quietly building this pipeline through its TSE Asia Startup Hub.
Private Equity
The top strategies targeted are VC, followed by buyout, growth, and secondaries.
Climate Tech & ESG
The clear economic attraction of renewable energy generation should drive adoption.
Opportunities in commercial and industrial energy infrastructure are expected to grow significantly in SE Asia.
