The Echelon 2022 event
In December 2022, we interviewed a number of active investors in the Southeast Asian (SEA) tech startup ecosystem about the state of startup investment in 2023.
We wrote that 2022 was a pivotal year as it kickstarted the re-opening of the world after a period of border closures due to the implementation of safety measures against the COVID-19 pandemic. This meant that cross-border business activities resumed to an almost typical level of activities, pushing us to catch up with incoming opportunities (and challenges).
For 2023, “consolidation and explosion” are the two things predicted to come out of it.
“Given the tight capital markets, companies running out of cash will look for acquisitions as a favourable outcome for their investors; and companies that are comfortable with their cash positions will attempt to buy accretive revenue,” says Atin Batra, General Partner at 27V, during the interview.
This means that, in addition to investments flowing into particular sectors, we can also expect to see more M&As happening in the region.
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This year, Echelon Asia Summit will be back on June 14-15 at Singapore EXPO to build towards a sustainable and impactful tech ecosystem.
The event will feature six key themes and tracks:
- Soonicorns and the Future Change-makers of SEA
- Future Sectors and Investment Trends
- Growth and Scaling
- Investments and M&A
- Sustainable Growth and Climate
- Web3
For the key theme and track of Investments and M&A, we are looking forward to hearing from investors in the SEA region. We would like to understand more about how the funding winter is affecting early stage startup investment, and how it can potentially impact exit plans for later stage companies. We would also like to dig deep into the existing alternatives for exit for these companies: Will M&A be the best way to go?
Of course, we would also like to hear from the startups as well. If you have insights to share with the community, do not hesitate to get up and speak up!
So, if you are the right person to speak about this key theme and track, or know someone who does, we would like to hear from you. Register HERE and we will get in touch soon.
This is going to be exciting!
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Echelon Asia Summit 2023 is bringing together APAC’s leading startups, corporates, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors to Singapore this June 14-15. Learn more and get tickets here. Echelon also features the TOP100 stage, where startups get the chance to pitch to 5000+ delegates, among other benefits like a chance to connect with investors, visibility through e27 platform, and other prizes. Join TOP100 here.
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