Ecosystem Roundup: SEA startups raised US$16.5B in 2026, but four months did most of it

Southeast Asia’s tech startups drew about US$16.55 billion between January and October 2026, according to Tracxn. October alone delivered US$3.68 billion across 14 rounds, 933.7% above October 2025. The headline flatters the market. January, June, July and October account for 81% of the year’s…