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Southeast Asia tech startups raised US$16.55 billion in the first ten months of 2026, driven by a volatile market. October alone delivered US$3.68 billion across 14 rounds, while July reached a 12-month high of US$4.779 billion. Major deals include DayOne, Kling AI, and Manus, though most rounds remain small seed or early-stage investments.
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