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.

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?

The Singapore-based company is currently hoping to close 2025 with US$80 million in Ebitda

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

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

WHAT do Airbnb, Slack, and Nintendo have in common?

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

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

GXBANK, a Malaysia-based digital bank backed by Grab and Singtel, has entered into a 10-year partnership with Zurich General Insurance Malaysia and...

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

Indonesia’s GoTo plans to issue a maximum of 120.14 billion series A shares, or 10 per cent of its total issued and...

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?

SINGAPORE-BASED Grab undoubtedly leads South-east Asia’s ride-hailing sector, commanding around 70 per cent market share.