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E81: Where has all the fintech funding gone?

2024/6/21
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In the first half of 2023, 41% of tech investment in Southeast Asia went into digital financial services, nearly double the amount allocated to e-commerce. So, where has all the fintech funding gone?

On the latest episode of the Impulso Podcast, we are joined by Gavin Tan, lawyer turned FinTech founder, as we delve into: 

- Recent trends in fintech, from e-wallets to buy now pay later;

- Impact of real-time payments infrastructure; 

- How this has challenged the traditional e-wallet business model, pushing the evolution into super apps;

- Key challenges for fintech startups in this region, from CAC to risk management; 

- Navigating the complex regulatory landscape.

Tune in for an in-depth conversation on the current state and future of fintech in Southeast Asia.