VC
These are the most active investors in Southeast Asia’s startups
Which investors are writing the most checks to Southeast Asian startups?
Aya Lin · · 1 min read
Far from Jakarta, a different kind of VC is thriving
Forget AI startups. These VCs are backing palm oil traders, artisans, and small businesses across Indonesia.
Jofie Yordan · · 6 min read
AI fever leaves SEA’s consumer startups fighting for attention
Raising funds as a consumer startup in Southeast Asia is becoming more difficult as VCs favor other sectors. Do these firms still have a place?
Elyssa Lopez · · 7 min read
Monk’s Hill Ventures shuts down Indonesia office
The office closure ends the firm’s presence in the country after more than a decade.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min readIndonesia’s new VC rules struggle to win foreign buy-in
The country’s latest VC rules add fresh friction to an already challenged startup ecosystem. Foreign investors are questioning what comes next.
Jofie Yordan · · 6 min readAll in on AI – too soon?
We spotlight the VCs investing in – and embracing – AI in Southeast Asia, plus everything you need to know about OpenAI’s newest frontier model.
Elyssa Lopez · · 9 min readInside the AI-powered VC with just three employees
A three-person Singapore VC is embedding AI into nearly every stage of investing, testing whether an AI-native approach can deliver an edge.
Melissa Goh · · 6 min readThe business of adulting
Square Yards, Lama AI, Innovaid, and more raised funds this week.
Lilian Tang · · 5 min readHow I built an AI analyst for my firm, no engineers needed
No code, no engineers – just a weekend. Here’s how to build an AI analyst for your own knowledge-heavy team.
Binh Tran · · 6 min readVietnam’s VC funding rebounds despite no IPO exits: report
The US$3 million to US$10 million deal size range recorded its strongest deal volume in three years, the Vietnam Innovation & Private Capital Report 2026 showed.
Jamille Tran · · 5 min read