How the Global Energy Crisis is rewiring Southeast Asia Tech | Kristie Neo - E693

From BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English) Jeremy Au

How is the ongoing Middle East conflict reshaping the global economy, energy markets, and the tech sector? In this episode of the BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech Podcast, Jeremy Au sits down with Kristie Neo, PitchBook's newly appointed Asia Editor, to unpack the macroeconomic shockwaves hitting Southeast Asia and the Gulf.

From surging oil prices and the fuel emergency in the Philippines to the sudden acceleration in green energy and defense tech investments across Singapore and the UAE, we cover what founders and investors need to know to navigate this crisis. Tune in for deep-dive insights on venture capital shifts, global capital flight, the resilience of safe-haven economies, and why times of conflict often forge the strongest technological innovations.

00:00 - Introduction & PitchBook’s APAC Expansion

03:10 - The Middle East Crisis & Macro Impacts

06:45 - How the Conflict Affects UAE Venture Capital

09:30 - Inflation, Supply Chains & Asia's Energy Security

12:28 - Surging Demand for Renewables & Nuclear Power

15:28 - Tech Capital, LPs, & Diversification out of the Gulf

22:48 - The Rise of Defense Tech in Singapore & Israel Parallels

Watch, listen or read the full insight at https://www.bravesea.com/blog/kristie-neo-global-energy-crisis

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