TIACON25 Main Stage - Building Southeast Asia's own VC playbook

For years, Southeast Asia's venture capital scene looked to Silicon Valley and China for its roadmap. But as the region's tech ecosystem matures, is it time for a uniquely Southeast Asian VC playbook? What does that even look like? Join a panel of seasoned investors as they debate and define the strategies for success in one of the world's most dynamic and fragmented markets. This discussion brings together diverse perspectives to explore everything from navigating cultural nuances to identifying sustainable growth models and crafting viable exit strategies in the region. Key discussion points include: • The evolution of the VC landscape in Southeast Asia. • Unique challenges and opportunities in the region compared to the US and China. • Strategies for sourcing, funding, and exiting startups in a fragmented market. • Predictions for the future of venture capital in Southeast Asia. Speakers: Gary Khoeng Partner, Investment, Vertex Ventures SEA and India Murli Ravi Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tin Men Capital Abheek Anand Investor and Advisor Terence Lee Editor-in-Chief, Tech in Asia (Moderator) #TechinAsia #VentureCapital #SoutheastAsia #StartupInvesting #VertexVentures #TinMenCapital Loved this session? Be the first to get exclusive updates and early bird access for Tech in Asia Conference 2026! Sign up for early interest now: https://bit.ly/49UyVZx ================= Let's keep in touch: • FB: https://www.facebook.com/techinasia/ • IG: https://www.instagram.com/techinasia/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/techinasia Tech in Asia (YC W15) is the largest English-language technology media company that focuses on Asia. From the latest news to the hottest trends and the boldest startups to the strongest titans, we cover everything tech in the region. Our goal is to build and serve Asia’s tech and startup community. Apart from producing and delivering quality editorial content, we connect brands with early adopters via Studios, our advertising agency unit. We organize tech conferences and events across Asia, and we operate the region’s go-to startup and technology jobs marketplace. See you on https://www.techinasia.com 🙂