In a panel discussion, SMEs and digital banking leaders shared their perspectives on where they see gaps in their own financial operations, how SMEs need to evolve their processes, and what solutions are available today. #partnershipcontent techinasia.com/leaky-buckets…

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Singapore’s LionsBot expects revenue to hit S$50M (US$38.9M) in 2026 and targets EBITDA profitability in H2 2027. With demand for cleaning robots rising, it’s expanding into embodied AI and targeting a US listing by end-2027. More: buff.ly/wELTo8f

SGInnovate maps industry-ready routes for biomedtech grads, from mentorship to regulatory know-how. Read more: techinasia.com/cultivating-t… #partnershipcontent w/ @SGInnovate

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Carro is shifting gears in Indonesia, doubling down on new-car sales with Chinese brands Jaecoo and Chery. The SoftBank-backed firm is moving toward an inventory-light model as used-car supply tightens and EV demand grows. The goal? buff.ly/1lKVPdj

Ajaib raised US$270M from Japan’s SBI Holdings at an implied US$1.35B valuation, even as Indonesia’s startup funding market struggles. The bet goes beyond stock trading: regulated digital assets, tokenization, and AI-powered investing. More: buff.ly/sRTkLU7

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Grab’s US$1.5B Atome deal signals “rebundle season” in SEA fintech. Instead of building consumer lending from scratch, Grab gets credit models, lending infrastructure, and 25M+ transacting users. The next test? buff.ly/QJPFoUY

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Jonathan Liem shut down Nex AI despite seven-figure enterprise contracts. Now he’s building Inflect, focused on how AI models discover information, and betting on the US market. His advice: buff.ly/hvM170d

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Granite Asia and PSA International have launched a US$50M fund for startups in ports, logistics, and supply chains. Meanwhile, Bessemer raised US$5.75B for early-stage and growth investing. Explore our updated VC tracker for SEA, India, and the US👇 buff.ly/KSoLqXT

GCash owner Mynt has priced its IPO at 6.60 pesos per share, over 30% below the maximum price in its preliminary prospectus. The expected US$847M+ raise values the fintech at US$7B+. Can GCash turn into sustainable lending growth? buff.ly/cswgFfe

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Igloo’s revenue grew 46% in 2025 as net losses narrowed 60%. The Singapore insurtech is targeting EBITDA breakeven by year-end, powered by embedded insurance, AI-driven efficiency, and expansion into life and health products. The challenge? buff.ly/36SUQmc

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Your skills got you this far. What gets you to what’s next? Maybe it’s time to find out ✳️ 🚀 Upskill Fest is coming to Jakarta in March 2027, an AI learning festival built for Southeast Asia’s modern workforce. 🎟️ Join the waitlist now: buff.ly/yEbGRQ9

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Xendit made its first foray out of Indonesia in 2020, five years after its launch. The fintech company is now in seven markets and counting, thanks to a measured, strategic approach to expansion. #partnershipcontent techinasia.com/xendits-build…