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

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

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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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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.

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

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Southeast Asia

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

Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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

Southeast Asia | KrASIA

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

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Q&amp;A

Can the region continue to entice investors for years to come?

Gobi Partners Chairman Thomas Tsao on Southeast Asia's innovation and the next big wave

Gobi Partners Chairman Thomas Tsao on Southeast Asia&#8217;s innovation and the next big wave

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Thu Huong Le

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

SuperAtom has a presence in Indonesia through P2P lending platform UangMe.

Fintech firm SuperAtom snags USD 24 million from Gobi Partners and Cheetah Mobile

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Khamila Mulia

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Go-Viet has to compete with the likes of GrabFood and Now.vn in Vietnam.

Go-Viet claims it's a leader in Vietnam's online food delivery market

Go-Viet claims it&#8217;s a leader in Vietnam&#8217;s online food delivery market

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

With e-commerce taking off, taxation inevitably becomes a matter of interest.

Taxing Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector

Taxing Southeast Asia&#8217;s e-commerce sector

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Zhixin Tan

The partnership is expected to double Teleport's contribution to AirAsia Group's revenue

AirAsia's logistic arm Teleport and Gobi Partners co-lead USD 10.6 million investment in Malaysian logistics startup EasyParcel

AirAsia&#8217;s logistic arm Teleport and Gobi Partners co-lead USD 10.6 million investment in Malaysian logistics startup EasyParcel

The new fund builds off the success of Gobi's regional SuperSeed Fund launched in 2016.

Gobi, MAVCAP, and Sunway Group jointly launch USD 10 million early stage fund in Malaysia

SEA to offer $400m convertible notes after losses tripled in Q1

Garena

Shopee

Fresh funds to boost competition, setting the foundations for continued expansions.

Sea rakes in over $1.5b to boost its cash position

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Robin Moh

Edukasyon.ph

MariaHealth

Maria Health and Edukasyon.ph will fortify their operations.

Venture capital firm Gobi Partners enters the Philippines with health and education investments

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Mars Woo

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

Garena and Tencent join hands to further explore SEA's gaming markets.

Southeast Asia

Gobi Partners Chairman Thomas Tsao on Southeast Asia’s innovation and the next big wave

Fintech firm SuperAtom snags USD 24 million from Gobi Partners and Cheetah Mobile

Go-Viet claims it’s a leader in Vietnam’s online food delivery market

Taxing Southeast Asia’s e-commerce sector

AirAsia’s logistic arm Teleport and Gobi Partners co-lead USD 10.6 million investment in Malaysian logistics startup EasyParcel