July Surge: SEA & MENA’s Capital Momentum

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July Surge: SEA & MENA’s Capital Momentum
From record-breaking rounds to rising deeptech plays, July 2025 saw Southeast Asia and MENA surge ahead with strong investor momentum. In this snapshot, WOWS Global breaks down the top deals, emerging trends and what growing exit signals mean for late-stage startups across the region.




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Lytehouse - Seed AI/ML | SG

Raising US$350K at a US$10M Valuation Cap

Lytehouse, platform that turns any CCTV camera into an AI-powered virtual workforce for real-time threat detection, incident management and operational insights, no new hardware needed


Dolan - Pre-Seed AI/ML | ID

Raising US$150K at a US$3M Valuation

Dolan, an AI-powered travel platform that helps international travelers discover authentic, local experiences across Indonesia through personalized trip planning.


Sembuh AI - Pre-Seed AI/ML | ID

Raising US$500K at a US$3M Valuation Cap  

Sembuh.Ai, an intelligent fraud detection platform that helps insurers in Indonesia analyze and verify medical claims with precision, reducing losses from overbilling and false charges.

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Actively Investing

Ansible Ventures

  • Areas: B2B / Enterprise (preference for B2B AI)
  • Geography: Vietnam
  • Stage: Pre-Seed to Series A

The Ventures

  • Areas: Agnostic 
  • Geography: SEA, South Korea, Vietnam, US
  • Stage: Seed to Series A

Founders Launchpad

  • Areas: Agnostic (excluding crypto/blockchain)
  • Geography: SEA (focus on Philippines)
  • Stage: Pre-Seed to Pre-Series A

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WOWS Events

WOWS Demo Day

WOWS Demo Day was a phenomenal success and we’re incredibly grateful to all the investors, founders and partners who joined us live to experience the next wave of innovation. From game-changing solutions to inspiring pitches, our founders brought unmatched energy, vision and execution to the stage.

 

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Whether you're scouting your next investment, looking for fresh inspiration, or just curious to see bold ideas in action, this is your chance to catch up on everything you missed at WOWS Demo Day.

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WOWS Events

July was another exciting month for WOWS Global, staying out and above in the region’s tech and founder ecosystem. We wrapped up the month at SITE 2025 and joined the India-Thai Chamber of Commerce for a thought-provoking session led by Tiwa York on how AI is transforming business growth, a real wake-up call for the future.

Looking ahead, August is packed with momentum. We’re gearing up for SaaS Connect, a full-day experience hosted by KATALYST and FlowAccount, focused on scaling Thai SaaS businesses with insights on GTM, AI, retention and fundraising. We’ll also be at Techsauce Global Summit, SEA’s flagship tech event, bringing together innovators, founders and leaders in the heart of Bangkok. Plus, we’ll continue building meaningful connections at Asia Pillars and Monthly NOTworking.

WOWS remains deeply engaged in building the region’s most forward-thinking startup community.



WOWS Investor Network

WOWS Global has grown from a startup advisory platform into one of the most trusted fundraising partners in Southeast Asia.

Our investor network has scaled to include over 250+ active VCs, CVCs and family offices across the region. More than a list, it’s a curated ecosystem built to help founders raise faster, smarter and with the right strategic fit.

If you're preparing to raise, let’s connect and make your next round count.

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Choose WOWS for Fractional CFO


At WOWS Global, our Fractional CFO services give you high-impact financial support, without the cost of a full-time hire. From strategic planning to investor readiness, we help startups across Southeast Asia stay on top of their numbers and grow confidently. Let’s talk about how we can support your journey.

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  • Background: Steven Graubart is a Global Executive in venture capital and finance, with expertise in capital raising, financial management and international expansion

  • Expertise: Corporate development, financial strategy, planning and analysis, financial management.

  • Best Matches: Internationally oriented growth companies, particularly in health, edtech and agriculture sectors.

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Company Spotlight

 

Liquid8 is turning one of Indonesia’s biggest e-commerce challenges, returns and excess stock, into a fast-scaling recommerce opportunity. With over 2,100 metric tons of inventory “re-commerced” in under a year, they’re solving waste at scale while empowering MSMEs across the country.

Backed by logistics powerhouse SPIL Ventures and built with ESG at its core, Liquid8 is poised to lead Indonesia’s circular economy revolution.

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Stay in the Loop

That’s a wrap on July’s momentum highlights from WOWS Global. From bold pitches to breakthrough AI deals, we’re thrilled to be part of the energy driving Southeast Asia and MENA’s tech future. Whether you're a founder gearing up to fundraise or an investor scouting what’s next, WOWS is here to connect the dots.

Want the full Demo Day recording or just curious how we can support your next move? Drop us a line at support@wowsglobal.com.

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