Southeast Asia Startups — 2026-05-29
Singapore's venture funding market contracted sharply in 2025 with 472 deals worth $4.6B—a 35% decline—even as AI investments dominated one-third of capital. Across the region, exit challenges persist and strategic M&A has replaced traditional IPOs. Google Cloud launched a new AI startup accelerator serving seed-to-Series B founders across six SE Asia countries, signaling continued ecosystem confidence despite macro headwinds. <!-- summary --> <!-- headline --> AI Takes One-Third of Singapore Venture Funding as Region Faces Exit Drought<!-- /headline -->
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