We are delighted to share that DealStreetAsia has received two honours at the WAN-IFRA Asian Media Awards 2026, recognising our work in developing innovative research products and strategic partnerships that bring valuable insights to Asia’s private capital community.
These awards recognise two initiatives that extend beyond traditional financial journalism, combining our research and editorial capabilities with industry expertise to create products that inform and engage the investment community.
1. Best Revenue Diversification Project – Small / Medium Media
Developed in partnership with Kickstart Ventures, this research initiative offers an in-depth look at Southeast Asia’s startup funding landscape, examining investment trends, capital flows and the challenges and opportunities shaping the region’s venture capital ecosystem.
Our latest report, Southeast Asia Startup Funding: H1 2026, continues this research, providing data-driven analysis and insights into the region’s evolving investment environment.
Harnain Thapar accepts the ‘Best Revenue Diversification Project – Small / Medium Media’ award from WAN-IFRA on behalf of DealStreetAsia .
2. Best Advertising Initiative – Small / Medium Media
Deals Intelligence – DealStreetAsia Partnership with Donnelley Financial Solutions (DFIN)
Our partnership with DFIN brings together DealStreetAsia’s data and research capabilities with industry expertise to deliver Deals Intelligence, a series of reports tracking private capital activity across Southeast Asia, India and Greater China.
Through quarterly analysis of investment trends, M&A activity and dealmaking, Deals Intelligence provides investors and industry professionals with a deeper understanding of Asia’s evolving transaction landscape.
Adele Ku accepts the ‘Best Advertising Initiative – Small / Medium Media’ award from WAN-IFRA on behalf of DealStreetAsia.
These award-winning initiatives reflect how we work with organisations to turn research, industry knowledge and market intelligence into impactful content products.
From co-branded research reports and market intelligence products to bespoke thought-leadership initiatives, we collaborate with partners to develop content that delivers meaningful insights, reaches relevant decision-makers and builds long-term industry engagement.
Interested in exploring a similar partnership? We would welcome a conversation about how we can bring your expertise and our research capabilities together.
