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Has the region lost its start-up zeal?

Khairani Afifi Noordin
Khairani Afifi Noordin • 11 min read
Has the region lost its start-up zeal?
The entrepreneurial spirit in Singapore persists given the abundant capital opportunities. Photo: Carro
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In this cover story, The Edge Singapore speaks to founders, venture capitalists and private equity partners to identify the challenges in building Southeast Asian unicorns, Singapore’s role as an entrepreneurial hub and the outlook for dealmakers as macro obstacles remain.

STAGE 1: FOUNDING

Singapore is a leading destination for entrepreneurs, offering attractive tax benefits, strategic access to the Asia Pacific region and a business-friendly regulatory environment with inclusive immigration policies.

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