Digest
Southeast Asia’s digital economy is undergoing a strategic transformation, with capital and regulatory power moves laying the foundation for the next decade. This month’s digest reveals how disciplined investment, infrastructure buildout, and policy clarity are reshaping the region’s future.
Digest
Southeast Asia’s startup map is shifting. The Philippines edges past Indonesia in funding, Sea proves profitability is possible, and AI still draws outsized bets. Here are the power moves and undercurrents shaping the region’s next growth cycle.
Digest
Southeast Asia’s startup funding hit $2B in H1 2025, up 7% YoY, but capital flows have shifted. Late-stage deals surged 140% as seed funding halved, with Singapore taking 92% of the pie. Fintech, AI, and climate tech dominate—profitability and capital efficiency now lead investor priorities.
Technology
Late-stage funding in SEA surged 140% in H1 2025 while seed deals collapsed, signaling a new investor playbook: fund scalable, regulation-aligned infrastructure, not unproven ideas. The region’s capital is no longer chasing hype—it’s backing execution.
News
Thailand’s digital banks go live, Airwallex hits $6.2B, and Davao stuns with record startup growth. We break down the week’s biggest moves reshaping Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem.
News
Superapps raise war chests. Regulators move fast. And founders pivot to survive. Here’s what actually mattered from July 7–14 across SEA’s tech scene.
News
Sovereign AI hubs, licensed crypto rails, and cross-border fintech plays defined SEA’s tech landscape this week. While VC funding stays cautious, the region is doubling down on regulation-aligned infrastructure that’s built to scale with national growth.