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This edition features monthly startup fundraising data from India, Greater China and SE Asia.
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Editor's take: The week that was — Sept 7-12
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VinFast names founder's eldest son as its global chief executive
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India's Asset Reconstruction Company's $77.6m IPO oversubscribed
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Novo Holdings invests in China wound-care CDMO ForYou Medical
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Jefferies Asia investment banking head Laskowski moves to vice chairman role
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World
Redemption pressures across the industry appear to be easing.
Greater China
Total funds raised, including IPOs, rose 76% YoY to $83.5b in 8M 2026.
Vietnam
The bigger question: Can ride-hailing platforms remain profitable without losing drivers?
We also look at the growing influence of China’s corporate LPs and the long-awaited NSE IPO in India.
Four megadeals accounted for roughly 87% of the region’s total funding during the month.
India
The automaker wants to create a model smaller than its VF 6 but bigger than the VF 3.
It is bullish on themes such as pubs, marinas, and specialist disability accommodation.
DBS rejected the claim and said it would fight it vigorously.
Adyen received payment aggregator and cross border licences in India in 2024.
