Asian venture
By lens · 2 takes across the edition
DealStreetAsia · Singapore · Hurun's 2026 index counts a record 1,603 unicorns worth US$8tn; China adds 80 as India slips to fourth behind the UK
Frames the US$8tn total against cooling growth in India and Southeast Asia even as China accelerates, a divergence within Asia rather than a single regional story.
“Unicorn valuations hit $8t as China speeds up but growth in India, SEA cools.”
DealStreetAsia · Singapore · Singapore's merchant-OS fintech Qashier raises US$6.125m after turning profitable on US$1bn annual payment volume
Names Cocoon Capital as lead and situates the small, profitable round against a Southeast Asian venture market that has grown wary of cash-burning payments plays.
“SG-based merchant operating system Qashier bags $6m Series A+ led by Cocoon Capital.”