WOWS Global May 2025 Recap: Capital Surges, Deals Accelerate & AI Demo Day Returns

As we step into June, WOWS Global is energized by the surge in market momentum witnessed across Southeast Asia this past month. In this edition of the WOWS Monthly Crunch, we highlight the most compelling updates, from a regional capital comeback and rising robotics innovations to standout investor activity and community engagement through events and mentorship.

Whether you're raising capital, scouting the next unicorn, or mentoring the region’s brightest startups, this month’s edition is packed with fresh insight.

May Recap: Capital Comes Roaring Back

May 2025 marked a turning point for the regional investment landscape. A wave of capital returned to Southeast Asia and MENA, signaling renewed investor confidence across verticals like AI, fintech, sustainable energy and biotech. While Singapore led the charge, this upswing has ripple effects across regional hubs. For founders, this means more opportunities to scale; for investors, a chance to tap into promising new ventures early.

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What’s New on the WOWS Deal Flow Platform

Raising Now

Sleephappy

• Stage: Series A

• Sector: D2C | Retail | Thailand

• Raise: US$5M @ US$45M Valuation
  Retail arm of DreamMaster, delivering 20+ years of mattress excellence direct to consumers.

MUI Robotics

• Stage: Seed

• Sector: AI/ML | Thailand

• Raise: US$3M @ US$17M Valuation
  AI-driven odor detection & e-nose tech revolutionizing food, agriculture & healthcare.

Farm2Plate

• Stage: Series A

• Sector: FoodTech | Thailand

• Raise: US$2M @ US$12M Valuation
  Frozen ready-to-eat food innovation for airlines, retailers and global food brands.

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Investors Actively Deploying in Q2 2025

WOWS continues to collaborate with high-conviction VC partners who are actively deploying capital across Southeast Asia.

MTR Lab

• Focus: Climate Tech, PropTech, Smart Cities

• Geography: Global

• Stages: Series A to C

Alter Global

• Focus: FinTech, FinTech-adjacent

• Geography: Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore

• Stages: Pre-Seed to Seed

VIN Ventures

• Focus: Agnostic

• Geography: Vietnam

• Stages: Seed to Series A

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Upcoming: WOWS Dealflow’s Q2 AI Demo Day

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Mark your calendars! June 26th promises to be our biggest AI Startup Demo Day yet.

Following the overwhelming success of February’s edition, which featured 10 top startups, 120+ investors and over 50 one-on-one meetings, the upcoming Demo Day is set to deliver even more value. Over 350 investors and technology leaders are expected to join this dynamic, digital event designed to accelerate dealmaking and innovation.

Whether you're an AI founder ready to showcase your game-changing solution or an investor on the hunt for the next breakthrough, WOWS Dealflow's Q2 AI Demo Day is your opportunity to plug into Southeast Asia’s most vibrant AI pipeline.

Register now:

• Apply as a Startup

• Register as an Investor

WOWS Events Recap: From Bangkok to Singapore

It’s been a dynamic month at WOWS Global, filled with meaningful engagements across Southeast Asia.

In Bangkok, we co-hosted a packed panel discussion with La French Tech Bangkok on Bootstrapping vs. Fundraising, an increasingly relevant topic for early-stage and growth-stage founders. The event attracted nearly 100 founders, investors and ecosystem leaders and featured a compelling conversation moderated by WOWS CEO Gagan Singh. The discussion surfaced practical insights for building and scaling companies, whether self-funded or investor-backed.

Meanwhile, in Singapore, WOWS joined forces with Plug and Play APAC, where our Head of Investment, Kingsen Yan, provided strategic mentorship to a cohort of standout startups from across the region. He shared actionable advice on 2025 fundraising trends, investor expectations and capital readiness.

From high-value panels to founder mentorship, we’re proud to help shape the capital conversations and community building that drive SEA’s innovation economy.

Mentor Network Spotlight

Shannon Kalayanamitr

• Background: A seasoned entrepreneur and tech leader with two decades of experience across Southeast Asia, Shannon has played pivotal roles in launching Lazada Thailand, founding Moxy/Orami, building PPTV and co-developing Thailand’s first 5G Smart City. She currently serves as Partner at Proptech Builders.

• Expertise: Strategy, fundraising, business model development, regional expansion, media and venture capital.

• Best Matches: Series A/B+ startups in e-commerce, proptech, fintech and other impact sectors. Her sector-agnostic approach adds strategic clarity across verticals.

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Yvan Goudard

• Background: Yvan is a branding and communications specialist with a deep understanding of the Southeast Asian tech and startup ecosystem.

• Expertise: Fundraising and due diligence preparation, stakeholder communications, pitch deck development and data-room readiness.

• Best Matches: Pre-seed to Series A startups seeking clear, investor-ready branding and communication strategies.

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Startup Spotlight: Osseolabs

Discover how Osseolabs, a fast-emerging Thai startup co-founded by Dr. Vikram Ahuja and Dr. Patcharapit Promoppatum, is revolutionizing surgical procedures across orthopedics and craniofacial domains. Leveraging AI, biomechanics and 3D printing, Osseolabs delivers personalized surgical solutions with clinical precision and scalability.

With a strong regional footprint and breakthrough IP, Osseolabs is poised to become a defining force in the future of surgical tech across Southeast Asia.

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Stay Connected

That’s a wrap on the WOWS Monthly Crunch for May 2025. We’re entering June with big momentum, bold startups and borderless investment opportunities. For more, reach out at support@wowsglobal.com.