Southeast Asia will always be resilient, because VCs prioritize efficiency
“Twenty-ving-five years can see a mixed bag for fundraising when macroeconomic conditions stabilize but remain cautious. While inflationary pressures and high interest rates should make it easier, their residual effects could still temper the risk of risks among investors.
“In Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, the story may differ slightly, because the region continues to highlight resilience because of its growing consumer base, its rapid digital transformation and its environment of relatively low cost.
“Many VCs will focus on the effectiveness of capital, preferring startups with clear routes to profitability compared to aggressive growth games. The larger funds can reserve more dry powder for portfolio support rather than new investments.
“Meanwhile, startups will face a continuous examination, with an evolution towards the demonstration of the units economy, strong governance and resilience against market volatility.”
AI and automation will dominate trends
“Investors will look at thematic funds targeting AI, climate technology, fintech and health care. AI and automation generating technologies will dominate attention, while climate -oriented innovations could attend an increase due to ESG global commitments.
“For startups that find it difficult to raise higher assessments, expect an increase in the financing of bridges and evaluation corrections. (We will also see) The growth in funding based on income, venture capital debt and crowdfunding while the founders are looking for capital without diluting equity.
“Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, will continue to attract world capital because of its middle-class markets and unexploited expanding.”
The global economy remains difficult
“The global economy remains a double -edged sword. The reopening of China, the relaxation of inflation and the stabilization of raw material prices could strengthen the confidence of investors in emerging markets such as Indonesia.
“However, high interest rates make capital more expensive and geopolitical risks (for example, American-Chinese tensions) create uncertainty and limiting cross-border investments. The weak feeling of consumers in developed economies could also have an impact on the demand for export -oriented startups. »»
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