Samreen Ahmad

Based out of India, Samreen writes deep dives, earnings analyses and news stories on the startup ecosystem in India and South-east Asia. She is always on the lookout for a common thread that connects the two regions.

The generative AI legal market will expand by US$2.1 billion between 2024 and 2029, says research firm Technavio.

Asia’s courts are drowning in paperwork. Can AI save them?

CEO Aaron Tan says that Carro will look at a possible initial public offering after the company reaches earnings (Ebitda) of US$100 million.

Carro heads Down Under. Is an IPO on the horizon?

17Live, a livestreaming firm listed on the Singapore Exchange.

From Reebonz to AI avatars: SG startup eyes US$100 billion opportunity

GXBank CEO Pei-Si Lai (left) and Zurich Malaysia head Junior Cho (right).

Grab-led GXBank teams up with Zurich to offer affordable insurance

According to a disclosure on the IDX, the tech firm will use any proceeds raised for working capital and debt repayment in the future, if any.

GoTo eyes private placement of 120.1 billion shares

The ride-hailing sector in South-east Asia is predicted to reach a market size of US$10.5 billion by 2028.

Is Grab’s ride-hailing business future-proof?