SG secures nearly 70% of Southeast Asia's capital

However, it booked its weakest period yet, dropping 13% compared with the second half of 2024.

Singapore retained its position as Southeast Asia’s capital hub, accounting for almost two-thirds of total capital $1.55b (US$1.21b), according to a DealStreetAsia report.

However, it booked its weakest period yet, dropping 13% compared with the second half of 2024 and down nearly 44% year on year with 129 deals.

Regionally, SEA's startup funding market also hit a six-year low, dropping 20.7% to $2.37b (US$1.85b) in the first half of 2025.

Investor caution was most evident at the early stage, where transactions up to Series B declined to 219, the lowest level in six years, and proceeds fell to $1.41b (US$1.1b).

Meanwhile, later-stage activity generated $969.5m(US$756m), a 70% increase in value compared with the prior half-year.

Moreover, fintech maintained its lead at 57 transactions worth $809.2m (US$631m), whilst health-tech recorded a strong rebound, doubling to $138.5m (US$108m).

In contrast, private debt activity weakened, with proceeds falling to $628.38m (US$490m), nearly half the level recorded in late 2024.

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