Startup funding deal volume plummets 44% YoY in H1
Late-stage funding rose by 70% to $969m (US$756m).
Singapore's startup funding scene has recorded its weakest half-year performance, with deal volume falling by 44% year on year during the first half of the year, according to a DealStreetAsia report.
Despite only completing 10 transactions, late-stage funding showed remarkable resilience, rising by 70% to $969m (US$756m).
In stark contrast, early-stage funding (Seed to Series B) fell to a six-year low. This segment saw proceeds drop to $1.4b (US$1.1b), a fraction of its H1 2022 peak.
($1=US$0.78)