Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) fundraising is one of the trends taking the lead in Asia, especially in technology-rich markets like China, India, and Southeast Asia. PE and VC fundraising across Asia hit historic highs in 2023 in the context of enhanced startup activity, digital transformation, and investor appetite for high-growth sectors, including fintech, e-commerce, and AI.
According to recent reports, this technology sector still cornered the lion's share of investment. Intermediaries who mostly connect the startups with investors-investment bankers-need to be alert to the newly emerging sectors and regulatory changes because of the shifting markets. The increase in unicorns, especially in India and Southeast Asia, further vindicated Asia as the prime place for early-stage investments.