Southeast Asia, India rake in VC money as China cools

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	Asia Daily Briefing - Southeast Asia, India rake in VC money as China cools May 30, 2022

	MARKET SPOTLIGHT: VCs raise record funds for Southeast Asia, India as money leaves China TOKYO -- China's COVID-19 restrictions and tech crackdown are spurring investors to shift their attention to Southeast Asia and India, where venture capital firms are raising record sums for new funds.   The influx of capital may be a tail wind for startups in these areas, and a counterpoint to the global sell-off in publicly listed tech companies that has fueled concerns over startup valuations. Read more.
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