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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

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. 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.

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

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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KrASIA explores and debunks the various myths of venture capital.

Video | KrASIA Debunks: What is the best way to impress VCs in China?

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James Chan

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

The funding is directed at cultivating the financial services sector in the MENASA region.

Dubai International Financial Center’s Fintech Fund invests in four startups: FlexxPay, Rise, Now Money, and Sarwa

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How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

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Investors are betting on China's domestic semiconductor industry as Sino-US tensions have led the country to pursue self-reliance for key components.

Chinese IoT chip developer Eswin scores USD 283 million in investment

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Song Jingli

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.

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The firm connects clothes suppliers with vendors on C2C e-commerce platforms, brick-and-mortar stores, and even street vendors.

CHINA BRIEF | Clothing e-commerce platform Yishou closes USD 40 million Series C round

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How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

Team8 Capital will invest in seed, Series A, and Series B rounds of funding, expanding on Team8’s model of building new companies from scratch.

Israel's Team8 launches new venture arm, raises USD 104 million

Israel&#8217;s Team8 launches new venture arm, raises USD 104 million

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Beijing, which came in as the top city for startups in Asia, climbed from 17th to 6th globally.

China climbs to 14th place in global startup ecosystem as Beijing focuses on tech development, says report

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

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The company allows its users to rent vehicles for one week to one year.

CHINA BRIEF | Geely's EV rental platform Xiaolinggou secures USD 96.6 million in Series A

CHINA BRIEF | Geely&#8217;s EV rental platform Xiaolinggou secures USD 96.6 million in Series A

Orbit aims to invest between USD 200,000 to USD 3 million in Indonesian tech startups.

Kejora Capital and SBI Holdings launch USD 30 million fund

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Khamila Mulia

36Kr Chuhai and KrASIA is co-organizing its first Globiz Salon on Expansion in Southeast Asia, aimed to bring prominent thought leaders together and to ignite a lively cross-border exchange.

GLOBIZ Webinar: Expansion in Southeast Asia

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