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

Deals in brief: The Sandbox announces USD 20 million funding, Japan’s Astroscale completes Tokyo IPO, five China deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Tencent

Thailand

Deals in brief: Naver’s Webtoon Entertainment files for US IPO, Hello Health Group secures investment from 5i Ventures, eight China deals, and more

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

India

Philippines

Deals in brief: Nvidia co-launches AI accelerator in Singapore, Merck acquires EyeBio, Amazon considering buyout of MX Player, and more

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Deals in brief: Scale AI secures backing to expand “data foundry for AI,” Chequer and Kolon raise new funding, Google to secure minority stake in Flipkart, and more

Deals in brief: Elon Musk’s xAI to raise capital at USD 24 billion valuation, Honest Bank and HoneyNaps secure Series B funding, five China deals, and more

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

Kazakhstan

Malaysia

Oceania

Deals in brief: Uber to buy Delivery Hero’s Foodpanda in Taiwan, Hysata lands USD 111.3 million in Series B funding, Active Surfaces closes oversubscribed pre-seed round, and more

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Indonesia

Vietnam

Deals in brief: SeaTown to invest in Linnovate Partners, South Korea’s DeepX completes Series C round, Tjufoo and Sinbad set to merge, and more

Deals in brief: Peptobiotics raises USD 6.2 million, Meaningful Partners invests in Allies of Skin, nine China and India deals, and more

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Marvin Goh

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

The guidelines aim to reduce the likelihood of scandals and help firms prepare for exits.

Southeast Asian VCs move to set startup governance standards

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.