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

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

Over 3,500 individuals from 141 prestigious universities participated in this year’s competition.

Chuan Yi Capital Emerges Victorious At The 2023 Alibaba Global E-Commerce Challenge

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Gideon Ng

Two new initiatives were unveiled to position the Shanghai Data Exchange as a leader in the data ecosystem.

Shanghai Data Exchange International Board Paves the Way for Cross-Border Data Flows

Japan

The pitch competition aimed to showcase the top 10 startups in Japan that are addressing social problems, including those in the fintech sector.

Caulis Wins Nikkei Award at Japan's Largest Fintech Summit FIN/SUM 2023

Caulis Wins Nikkei Award at Japan&#8217;s Largest Fintech Summit FIN/SUM 2023

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Learn about the power of ESOPs in attracting top talent and achieving business goals at the seminar happening on April 26.

Unlocking the Power of ESOPs: Seminar on Attracting Top Talent

All the participating startups are Chinese companies that want to expand their business overseas.

Intelligence Indeed and Feiliu Tech named Asia Stars of the Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hangzhou Demo Day

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Alibaba Cloud Project AsiaForward

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

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

Tencent

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

Creative

What defines fully immersive realms? Uncover virtual environments, user-generated content, and monetization models shaping the metaverse.

Metaverse

What unlocks decentralized innovation? Explore blockchain-based platforms, data ownership models, and tools shaping the next internet era.

Web3

The summit, held for the first time after an extended lockdown, saw the launch of Metaverse-in-a-Box and a few other exciting announcements for the Web3 community.

Latest developments unveiled at the Tencent Cloud Web3 Build Day

The Demo Day will be held on March 17 and 21, 2023, and is open to startups operating in or planning to enter Hangzhou.

Apply to take part in the next Alibaba Cloud x KrASIA Global Startup Accelerator Hangzhou Demo Day

The inaugural event will cover development trends in Web3 games, social networking, and blockchain.

Register now for the Tencent Cloud Web3 Build Day

The event covered crucial strategies for Chinese-funded enterprises looking to establish an international presence, specifically in Southeast Asia.