The tally of recognized startups and acquisitions, burgeoning to 84,012 in 2022 from a mere 452 in 2016, is a testament to the positive impact of investment incentives and simplified business regulations, as highlighted by the Economic Survey 2022-23. As we embrace 2023, the Southeast Asian startup landscape is abuzz with anticipation surrounding cross-border acquisitions […]

Bain & Company, a prominent global management consulting firm, has revealed its plans to acquire the Asia-Pacific division of Rainmaking, a renowned venture-building and startup development studio. The acquisition will support businesses throughout the region in enhancing their innovation capabilities and successfully launching and expanding new ventures. The specific terms and details of the deal […]

Indonesia’s leading e-commerce company Bukalapak has acquired a majority stake in Southeast Asia’s leading price comparison platform, iPrice. The move allows iPrice to accelerate its growth by leveraging the synergies between the two groups. In recent years, Bukalapak has shifted its focus from competing head-to-head with other marketplaces to building or acquiring niche marketplaces and […]