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Tech in Asia (YC W15) is the largest English-language technology media company that focuses on Asia. From the latest news to the hottest trends and the boldest startups to the strongest titans, we cover everything tech in the region. Our goal is to build and serve Asia’s tech and startup community.

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<ul><li>SeaMoney (a unit of Sea Group) and GoTo overtook Grab in the fintech space among ASEAN countries in 2021 primarily because the latter does not have an ecommerce entity</li><li>The report noted that the growth in fintech revenue in the region was driven by Indonesia. Overall financial inclusion in the region, however, is still low compared to China and the US</li><li>But categories such as digital banking and e-wallets present a huge opportunity to Southeast Asian super app players</li></ul>

SeaMoney (a unit of Sea Group) and GoTo overtook Grab in the fintech space among ASEAN countries in 2021 primarily because the latter does not have an ecommerce entityThe report noted that the growth in fintech revenue in the region was driven by Indonesia. Overall financial inclusion in the region, however, is still low compared to China and the USBut categories such as digital banking and e-wallets present a huge opportunity to Southeast Asian super app players

Sea, GoTo Overtook Grab in ASEAN Fintech Space 2021, Says Report

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Each week we’ll identify and break down for you SPACs that are capturing market share and making an impact.

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<ul><li>Despite a lot of enthusiasm leading up to the merger with SPAC Altimeter Growth Corp, Grab has had a weak market debut, with shares down nearly 30% this week.</li><li>Much of the excitement surrounding the deal stems from the fact that Grab holds the crown for the biggest SPAC deal to date and the underlying factors surrounding the valuation</li><li>At its current valuation, there is little room for upside, especially given the regulatory risk and the highly fragmented nature of some markets leading to more competition</li></ul>

Despite a lot of enthusiasm leading up to the merger with SPAC Altimeter Growth Corp, Grab has had a weak market debut, with shares down nearly 30% this week.Much of the excitement surrounding the deal stems from the fact that Grab holds the crown for the biggest SPAC deal to date and the underlying factors surrounding the valuationAt its current valuation, there is little room for upside, especially given the regulatory risk and the highly fragmented nature of some markets leading to more competition

Grab is Worth More Than the Sum its Parts

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<ul><li>Two SoftBank-backed tech companies, Better (merging with AURC) and Grab (merger with AGC approved today), are about to receive a major capital infusion.</li><li>Better, announced it reworked its merger agreement to give the company access to $750M bridge financing now</li><li><p>Grab is set to close its SPAC merger tomorrow, giving the Southeast Asian “super-app” an estimated $4.5B in cash proceeds.</p></li></ul>

Two SoftBank-backed tech companies, Better (merging with AURC) and Grab (merger with AGC approved today), are about to receive a major capital infusion.Better, announced it reworked its merger agreement to give the company access to $750M bridge financing nowGrab is set to close its SPAC merger tomorrow, giving the Southeast Asian “super-app” an estimated $4.5B in cash proceeds.

2 SoftBank-backed companies getting an early Christmas present

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<h2>Tech in Asia Weekly Wrap</h2>
<p>Every week we bring to you a weekly wrap with a short selection of top news on tech goings-on</p>
<p>In this week's weekly wrap we cover:</p>
<ul>
<li>Ola to hire 10,000 people for used-car platform</li>
<li>Grab Financial expands offerings to SMBs in ecommerce push</li>
</ul>

Tech in Asia Weekly Wrap
Every week we bring to you a weekly wrap with a short selection of top news on tech goings-on
In this week's weekly wrap we cover:

Ola to hire 10,000 people for used-car platform
Grab Financial expands offerings to SMBs in ecommerce push


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Sea, GoTo Overtook Grab in ASEAN Fintech Space 2021, Says Report

SeaMoney (a unit of Sea Group) and GoTo overtook Grab in the fintech space among ASEAN countries in 2021 primarily because the latter does not...

Tech in Asia

Grab is Worth More Than the Sum its Parts

Each week we’ll identify and break down for you SPACs that are capturing market share and making an impact. Despite a lot of enthusiasm...

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2 SoftBank-backed companies getting an early Christmas present

Two SoftBank-backed tech companies, Better (merging with AURC) and Grab (merger with AGC approved today), are about to receive a major capital...

SPAC Track

Weekly Wrap: Ola & Grab Financial

Every week we bring to you a weekly wrap with a short selection of top news on tech goings-on. In this week's weekly wrap we cover: Ola & Grab...

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