WOWS June 2025 Recap: VC Momentum, AI Deals & Strategic Growth Across SEA & MENA
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As July begins, we're reflecting on an action-packed June that brought fresh momentum to Southeast Asia and MENA’s startup and investment landscape. From standout venture deals and AI innovations to impactful events and new mentorship talent, this month’s edition covers the pulse of progress across the region.
Dive in to explore the latest startups raising capital, investor activity, WOWS Demo Day highlights and new strategic services designed to empower the next wave of growth.
June Dealflow Recap: SEA & MENA Heat Up
June marked a significant uptick in venture activity across Southeast Asia and MENA. Key sectors such as fintech, AI, insurtech and climate tech saw notable funding inflows. Among the standout deals: Singapore-based insurtech Bolttech raised $147M, while Egypt’s Nawy secured $75M to scale its real estate platform.
Fueling the momentum, new fund launches like Jelawang Capital’s $236M and Endeavor Catalyst’s $300M target reflect growing investor appetite for deep-tech and regional innovation. As we head into Q3, the deal landscape continues to heat up.
What’s New at WOWS
Startups Currently Raising
Insight Genie (Pre-Series A) | AI/ML | Singapore
Raising US$10M at a US$70M valuation
An AI-powered platform transforming customer interactions into data-driven insights, empowering businesses to make smarter decisions through advanced conversation analytics.
LUMO (Seed) | AI/ML | Vietnam
Raising US$1M at a US$7M valuation
A digital wealth management platform leveraging AI to automate multi-domain financial planning including brokerage, tax and retirement solutions.
Peris.ai (Seed) | AI/ML | Indonesia
Raising US$3M at a US$17M valuation
A cybersecurity solution built with agentic AI and automation to streamline threat detection, incident response and compliance for mid-market companies.
Actively Investing
Taiwania Capital
Focus: B2B Software, Enterprise Tech, SaaS
Geography: Asia | Stage: Seed to Series A
Cento Ventures
Focus: FinTech, Tech-Enabled Models
Geography: Southeast Asia | Stage: Series A to Series C
Lifetime Ventures
Focus: Sector Agnostic
Geography: SEA, Japan, Europe, Global | Stage: Pre-Seed to Seed
WOWS Events
WOWS Q2 AI Demo Day: Thank You for the Momentum!
On June 26th, WOWS hosted its Q2 AI DealFlow Demo Day, featuring 10 dynamic AI startups spanning generative AI, hardware AI and intelligent agents. The event attracted top-tier investors including Jungle Ventures, Openspace, Insignia, Monk’s Hill, Orbit Startups and more.
The showcased startups, ranging from Pre-Seed to Series A, are redefining industries from security to consumer engagement.
Missed it? You can still catch the replay until July 3rd.
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Event Highlights: A Month of Powerful Connections
WOWS Global stayed active on the ground this June. We joined the Connections & Converse Evening with ITCC, attended the Asia Pillars Leadership Gathering and participated in the Inspire Breakfast session, sparking insightful conversations on founder journeys.
We also explored innovation at the AI/HR Expo and dove into the future of AI at the Seven Peaks showcase, connecting with the region’s most forward-thinking founders and VCs.
Now Serving: Fractional CFO Services
Growing businesses need financial expertise, without the full-time cost. That’s where our Fractional CFO services come in. From managing cash flow and optimizing fundraising to guiding strategic growth, our scalable solutions are built to empower founders at every stage.
At WOWS, we’re proud to continue delivering high-impact financial support across Southeast Asia and beyond, but nothing makes us happier than hearing directly from our clients.
WOWS Mentor Network: Meet Our Experts
Aung Myo - Linkedin
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Background: Aung Myo is a strategic advisor with extensive experience supporting startups and scale-ups across various sectors in Southeast Asia.
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Expertise: Market Sizing, Penetration Strategies, COO as a Service
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Best Matches: Green Tech, FinTech (non-crypto), Logistics, E-Commerce, Telecom, EdTech, HealthTech.
Jeng Chyi (JC) - Linkedin
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Background: JC brings strong experience in online and offline retail across Southeast Asia, having helped brands and startups expand and grow through strategic market entry and partnerships.
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Expertise: GTM strategy, business strategy, P&L management, market entry planning, retail distribution.
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Best Matches: Startups, brands and retailers aiming to enter Thailand and the Philippines, especially those looking to penetrate online/offline retail and distribution channels.
Company Spotlight: Farm2Plate
Farm2Plate is reimagining the ready-to-eat meal industry with clean-label, chef-crafted dishes tailored for airlines and retail. With a focus on quality, sustainability and convenience, they’re setting new benchmarks for modern food innovation.
That wraps up the WOWS June 2025 recap. Stay connected for more updates, investment opportunities and thought leadership in the months ahead.
For any inquiries, contact us at support@wowsglobal.com.
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