Announcements

Ecosystem

Events

Features

Insights

News

Q&As

Southeast Asia

China

Middle East

Japan

South Korea

Europe

Oceania

India

Places

KrASIA Connection

Deals in Brief

Profiles in Tech

Our Events

View All Collections

Collections

About

36Kr (EN)

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

Australia

Malaysia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Home

Deals in brief: Daniel Ek’s Neko Health raises USD 260 million, Pomelo Group acquires Arrow Checkout, latest China deals, and more

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/972f75dd52ed83672433f4213ed054a8?s=96&d=mm&r=g

KrASIA Writers

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

Consumer Services

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Bananain is a brand dedicated to eliminating the discomforts of everyday life.

Redesigning the basics: How Bananain built a brand around comfort | KrASIA

Redesigning the basics: How Bananain built a brand around comfort

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a6b9ace74da9df391d5f7ba1892f4393?s=96&d=mm&r=g

36Kr English

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Bilibili needs to strike a balance between advertisers, creators, and users.

Bilibili’s 2025 advertising game plan: Simplify, innovate, and grow | KrASIA

Bilibili’s 2025 advertising game plan: Simplify, innovate, and grow

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

Fintech

Fintech | KrASIA Archives

E-payment to have more market share than Visa and Mastercard

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

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Q&amp;A

As more streamlined payment methods emerge in the region, better digital payment services will be developed, Aung Kyaw Moe says.

'E-payment solutions might have more market share than Visa and MasterCard': Q&amp;A with 2C2P founder Aung Kyaw Moe | KrASIA

&#8216;E-payment solutions might have more market share than Visa and MasterCard&#8217;: Q&amp;A with 2C2P founder Aung Kyaw Moe

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3c3a397e7479c1e1682d460b8fb8ca7e?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Stephanie Li

Mutual funds only take 10% of Thailand’s THB 44 trillion (USD 1.5 trillion) capital market.

Lufax spinoff and Thailand’s KBank launch wealth management platform | KrASIA

Lufax spinoff and Thailand’s KBank launch wealth management platform

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Singapore-based Aqilliz is using distributed ledger technology for programmatic advertising.

Confronted with privacy issues, advertising firms are exploring decentralized solutions | KrASIA

Confronted with privacy issues, advertising firms are exploring decentralized solutions

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/14c1bd01930f19783e058b265303405c?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Surabhi Pandey

Hoolah works with over 1,000 merchants in Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, and plans to further expand in the region.

Hoolah wants to expand its pay later offerings in Asia: Startup Stories | KrASIA

Hoolah wants to expand its pay later offerings in Asia: Startup Stories

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/9f885978867e2c48927ed4d07130e065?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Khamila Mulia

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

Gojek

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

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

Logistics

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Competition is heating up in the payment space in Indonesia.

Gojek reports higher transaction value in 2020, says that all products generate positive margins | KrASIA

Gojek reports higher transaction value in 2020, says that all products generate positive margins

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8b367dd53cb9fcc8c7867a9e1bddfadd?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Ursula Florene

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Markets in the Middle East are moving towards cashless payments, with online shopping surging and diversity in payment methods.

Adyen expands to Middle East, opens Dubai office | KrASIA

Adyen expands to Middle East, opens Dubai office

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6514bc1547cc8938af5baf19d0e28505?s=96&d=mm&r=g

MENAbytes

China tech stock lose in value: USD 203 billion

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

Alibaba

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

JD.com

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

E-commerce

China's tech giants feel the chill of a tighter regulatory environment.

KEY STAT | Alibaba stocks plunge as antitrust regulation hits Singles' Day | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Alibaba stocks plunge as antitrust regulation hits Singles&#8217; Day

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2bddd502480722fd382ec92dfe2fcb9f?s=96&d=mm&r=g

Julianna Wu

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

Grab

Linkaja, an Indonesian financial app, supports cashless payments, mobile top-ups, and utility bill settlements.

Linkaja

LinkAja received a total commitment of up to USD 100 million from investors.

Grab invests in Indonesian payment platform LinkAja | KrASIA

Grab invests in Indonesian payment platform LinkAja

Jenfi provides growth-focused funding for small businesses

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

The firm is one of the few companies providing revenue-based financing in Southeast Asia.