Top ten highlights from the APAC PE, VC, and startup ecosystem this week:
- Sea’s Market Cap Reaches $100 Billion on Strong Q2 Results
– Sea, the parent company of Shopee and Garena, saw a surge in its share price following positive second-quarter results driven by e-commerce and digital payments services. - GoTo’s Positive Pre-Tax Earnings Signal Growth Despite Softening Segments
– Indonesian company GoTo reported improved pre-tax earnings with losses shrinking by 80%, although analysts highlighted limitations in its on-demand services and fintech segments. - Stonepeak’s $1.3 Billion Investment Boosts Startup Funding Activity in Southeast Asia
– US firm Stonepeak’s investment in Princeton Digital Group helped elevate funding activity for startups in Southeast Asia, counteracting a downward trend in overall fundraising. - Indian Startup Fundraising Down by Over a Third in First Half of 2025
– India witnessed a decrease in startup fundraising compared to the previous year, with a notable drop in large deals according to India Deal Review. - Speciale Invest Closes $68 Million Fund Amid Cautious Funding Environment
– Deep-science and technology-focused venture capital firm Speciale Invest closed its third fund at $68 million amid a challenging early-stage funding landscape. - Indian First-Time Funds Raise $1.12 Billion in 2025
– 15 first-time funds in India collectively raised $1.12 billion, signaling confidence in the country’s long-term investment potential. - Asia PE-VC Summit 2025 Approaching on Sept 10-11 in Singapore
– Register now to hear from over 100 top speakers at the upcoming Asia PE-VC Summit in Singapore. - Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Invests $40 Million in Darwinbox
– OTPP’s investment in Darwinbox facilitated global expansion plans and increased the firm’s valuation to approximately $1 billion. - Legend Capital and IDG Capital Lead $41.8 Million Series A Round for BCIFlex
– Chinese startups in AI and robotics, like BCIFlex, attracted significant investments with strong government support driving the sector’s growth. - OY! Indonesia Secures $15 Million Led by MUIP Garuda Fund I
– Indonesian fintech company OY! Indonesia raised $15 million in capital led by MUIP Garuda Fund I, with filings indicating a lower valuation than the previous round.
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