Update: We have moved the data to this piece here.
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Tech startup activity has intensified in Southeast Asia in past years as investors and entrepreneurs have started to look more seriously at opportunities in the region. Acquisition activity has increased too. To help you keep track of what’s what, here’s a cheatsheet of M&As in the past few years, covering Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, and Thailand.
It’s apparent that only a minority of exits can be considered “wins” for the entrepreneur. Most acquisitions end up being acqui-hires or fire sales. How to tell? Whether they disclose the value of the sale is a clue. A large exit often signals a plump return, though the fine print in term sheets matter a lot.
You can click on the company names to find out more. You can also sort the deals by your desired criteria by clicking on the first row. If you’re on mobile, scroll sideways within the table to view more columns.
Research by Tinnike Lie
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