This document provides an overview of technopreneurship trends in Southeast Asia. It discusses how technology is now integrated into all aspects of business and life. It then highlights several emerging technology areas like artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and the internet of things. It profiles some successful Southeast Asian tech startups in various sectors that have raised Series B and C funding. The document also notes challenges in the region like infrastructure gaps, cultural and income diversity between countries, and barriers to widespread tech adoption. It focuses on how Singapore is establishing itself as a regional technology and intellectual property hub through government and private sector initiatives. [/SUMMARY]
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Inspired, but localized for Southeast Asia
Siu Rui Quek of Carousell - Singapore
Chang Wen Lai of Ninja Van - Singapore
Leandro Leviste of Solar Philippines Philippines
Iman Usman and Belva Devara of Ruangguru - Indonesia
Benny Fajarai of Qlapa - Indonesia
Sasha Tan of Favful - Malaysia
Chee HauGoh and Nadhir Ashafiq of TheLorry - Malaysia
Raeesa Sya, Bfab- Malaysia
Ye Wint Ko of Bindez - Myanmar
Lusarun Trumph Silpsrikul of Page365 - Thaliand
These 20-somethings have dared to create
promising businesses in a range of sectors,
including ecommerce, logistics, mobile
apps, and even renewable energy.
Series B & C raised amongst them ranged
from US1.5mil-100mil
Rising tech-stars in the Region
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Singapore establishing as the Regional IP Hub
IP ValueLab, the
enterprise
engagement arm of
the Intellectual
Property Office of
Singapore, aims to
help businesses
compete globally
through providing
solutions to capture
value from their
intangible assets.
Makara Innovation Fund
Makara Capitals Innovation Fund (MIF) invests in small-to-mid
cap companies that demonstrate proven and defensible
intellectual property/technology and attractive pan-Asian
growth potential, supporting their strategic developmental
objectives including innovation and internationalisation.
Leveraging Singapore as a choice hub, MIF deploys an
interregional approach in
(i) sourcing innovative companies with globally competitive
technologies and solutions, and
(ii) fostering organic and M&A strategies to accelerate
portfolio company growth. The Funds sector focus
includes: urban solutions (logistics, security, waste
management, etc.), advanced technologies (AI, big data,
cyber- security, nanotech, etc.), fintech, alternative
energy, healthcare and bio-med.
by the Intellectual Property Office of
Singapore (IPOS) and home-grown
private equity firm, Makara Capital
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Digital Adoption in SE Asia
Mobile adoption in Asia is far ahead of the West, and SE Asia marks the highest rate
Asia has four of the top 10 markets when it comes to smartphone adoption.
Singapore and South Korea are tied for 4th place at (91%)
Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand and Philippines are also very high