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Tech in Asia (YC W15) is the largest English-language technology…
Tech in Asia has raised $11.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at Tech in Asia.
Tech in Asia was founded in 2011 by Willis Wee (Founder/CEO).
Tech in Asia has raised $11.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
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.
Tech in Asia has raised $11.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series U in November 2017.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2017 | $7M Series U | — | Astir Ventures, B Capital Group | Announced |
| Jun 1, 2015 | $4M Series C | — | Astir Ventures, B Capital Group, Comcast Ventures, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Script Capital | Announced |
Key people at Tech in Asia.
Tech in Asia (YC W15) is the largest English-language technology media company focused on Asia’s tech and startup ecosystem. It operates as a media, events, and jobs platform dedicated to building and serving Asia’s tech community by providing news, trends, startup coverage, and organizing conferences and meetups. Its mission is to connect and empower Asia’s tech ecosystem by delivering timely information and facilitating networking opportunities. The platform serves startups, investors, developers, and tech professionals by addressing the need for a centralized, English-language source of tech news and community engagement in Asia. Tech in Asia has demonstrated strong growth, with an estimated annual revenue of $72.8 million and a team of around 70 employees spread across Asia and the US[1][2][3][4].
Founded in 2011 by Willis Wee, Tech in Asia emerged from the need to cover the rapidly growing and diverse tech startup scene in Asia in a comprehensive and accessible way. Willis Wee, the founder and CEO, built the company into a leading media platform that not only reports on startups but also actively fosters community through events and job platforms. The company joined Y Combinator in Winter 2015, which helped accelerate its growth and expand its network. Over time, Tech in Asia evolved from a pure media outlet into a multifaceted platform combining editorial content, events, and recruitment services, reflecting the maturation and increasing complexity of Asia’s tech ecosystem[1][2][4].
Tech in Asia rides the wave of Asia’s booming startup and technology sector, which has seen rapid growth due to increasing internet penetration, mobile adoption, and venture capital inflows. The timing is crucial as Asia’s tech ecosystem matures and demands more sophisticated media coverage and community-building platforms. Market forces such as the rise of Southeast Asia as a startup hub and the globalization of tech talent favor Tech in Asia’s role as a bridge connecting diverse markets and stakeholders. By providing a centralized English-language platform, it influences the broader ecosystem by increasing visibility for Asian startups and facilitating cross-border collaboration and investment[1][2][4].
Looking ahead, Tech in Asia is well-positioned to deepen its influence as Asia’s tech ecosystem continues to expand and diversify. Trends such as increased digital transformation, growth in deep tech, and regional integration will shape its journey. The company may further leverage its events and recruitment platforms to create more value-added services for startups and investors. Its influence is likely to evolve from being primarily a media company to a more integrated ecosystem enabler, potentially expanding into new markets and digital products. This trajectory ties back to its founding mission of building and serving Asia’s tech community comprehensively[1][2][4].
Tech in Asia was founded in 2011 by Willis Wee (Founder/CEO).
Tech in Asia has raised $11.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Tech in Asia's investors include Astir Ventures, B Capital Group, Comcast Ventures, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Script Capital.
