Greater China
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Editor’s take: The week that was—Oct 23-28
GoTo-backed digital lender Bank Jago’s profit jumps 24% in 9M 2023
Sequoia Capital marks up the value of 15 funds, writes down four
With funding in purse, From This Island joins starry lineup of beauty brands in Indonesia
SE Asian venture funding in Jan-Sept 2023 retreats below pandemic levels
Indonesia
Several startups in the region are reportedly struggling to keep their bottom lines intact.
The company has become more selective with its investments in tech companies.
A weekly roundup of deals, fundings, earnings, and analyses of SE Asia’s startup ecosystem.
India
Of the four funds whose valuations were slashed, two are focused on India.
Tencent and Temasek subsidiary Dahlia were among the IPO’s cornerstone investors.
GoTo’s 37.36% slide YTD is much higher than Sea’s 17% fall, or Grab’s 7.51% decline.
Singapore
Deal volume was the lowest in nearly three years.
Philippines
The Philippines is the third market for Paywatch, which has a presence in Malaysia and South Korea.
In 2022, the JV lost $30.75m.