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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Indonesia

Singapore

Vietnam

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Endowus adds USD 17.5 million in round extension, Employment Hero acquires Humi, recent China deals, and more | KrASIA

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Deals in brief: Endowus adds USD 17.5 million in round extension, Employment Hero acquires Humi, recent China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

36Kr explores the challenges, sacrifices, and strategies of country managers bridging cultural and operational divides in international markets.

At the frontline: The untold stories of country managers bringing Chinese firms overseas | KrASIA

At the frontline: The untold stories of country managers bringing Chinese firms overseas

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

This cuddly robot uses artificial intelligence to bond with its owner, offering emotional intelligence and lifelike interactions.

Meet Ropet: The AI-powered pet stealing the show at CES 2025 | KrASIA

Meet Ropet: The AI-powered pet stealing the show at CES 2025

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India | KrASIA Archives

Newsletters

In this round of India Digest from November 12 to November 18, 2021, read our big story of the week, the weekly buzz, and more.

A closer look at Paytm’s (formerly) USD 20 billion empire | India Digest Volume 75 | KrASIA

A closer look at Paytm’s (formerly) USD 20 billion empire | India Digest Volume 75

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KrASIA India Digest

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

The Uptake Daily Digest | So many super apps.

Daily Digest | So many super apps | KrASIA

Daily Digest | So many super apps

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The Uptake

The Uptake Daily Digest | I want to play a game.

Daily Digest | I want to play a game | KrASIA

Daily Digest | I want to play a game

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

Paytm's expensive valuation, lack of clarity on the path to profitability, and cutthroat competition are believed to be the key reasons behind its weak market debut.

Indian fintech giant Paytm makes weak debut, share price crashes 27% on listing day | KrASIA

Indian fintech giant Paytm makes weak debut, share price crashes 27% on listing day

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Mensa Brands becomes India's fastest unicorn in just six months. Brand aggregator startup boosted by tail winds of economic recovery from COVID.

Mensa Brands becomes India's fastest unicorn in just six months | KrASIA

Mensa Brands becomes India&#8217;s fastest unicorn in just six months

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

The Uptake Daily Digest | Living lightly? This year's Singles' Day is not like those that came before it.

Daily Digest | Living lightly? | KrASIA

Daily Digest | Living lightly?

SEBI wants a cap on IPO funds that startups can deploy for M&As unless they specifically disclose takeover targets beforehand.

Indian market regulator SEBI proposes new rules to avoid misuse of IPO funds | KrASIA

Indian market regulator SEBI proposes new rules to avoid misuse of IPO funds

The Uptake Daily Digest | Emerging islands. Here's what you need to know if your startup operates in the Philippines.