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Dear subscribers,

The ripple effects of Trump-era trade policies continue to unsettle markets in Southeast Asia. While macro uncertainty has put many investors in “wait and see” mode, optimism remains—particularly in digital sectors. Recent startup funding activity and IPO ambitions suggest resilience in the ecosystem.

Here’s a roundup of key developments from the past week. Let’s dive in.

Best regards,
The DailySocial Team

1) Funding news: Eratani and Populix Secure New Rounds
Agritech startup Eratani raised a US$6.2M Series A led by Clay Capital, joined by TNB Aura, SBI Ven Capital, AgFunder, Genting Ventures, and IIX. Meanwhile, Indonesian consumer research platform Populix closed the first tranche of its Series B at US$4.3M, led by MSW V Asia Fund X, with continued support from Intudo Ventures, Altos Ventures, and Acrew Capital. These fresh rounds signal continued investor appetite despite a funding slowdown in the region. [Read More]