With its populous nations, robust economy and skilled workforce, Southeast Asia has enticed global private equity firms seeking a share of its rapid growth. However, their optimism is waning as the absence of IPOs in the region casts a shadow over their exit prospects.
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 3: EXIT
