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Regional Startups Raise Record Quarter of Funding

Early-stage investment in the region hit its highest quarterly total on record, led by fintech and logistics.

By Arjun VermaAugust 17, 20265 min read
Founders and investors at a regional startup demo day event

Venture funding into regional startups reached its highest quarterly total on record, according to data reviewed for this report, with fintech and logistics companies accounting for more than half of all deals.

Where the money went

Seed-stage rounds grew fastest by count, while total dollar volume was concentrated in a handful of larger Series B raises.

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Arjun Verma

Technology Correspondent

Arjun reports on the business of technology in South Asia — startups, regulation, and infrastructure.