Forbes highlights bolttech as a standout deal amid Asian fintech slowdown
According to a recent Forbes article, Asia’s fintech sector is cooling after years of rapid growth. Funding in Southeast Asia fell 36% in the first nine months of the year, while deal volume dropped 60%. Investors are moving away from cash-burning startups and focusing on late-stage fintechs with proven models.
Despite the slowdown, Singapore captured 87% of Southeast Asia’s fintech investment, reaching $725 million. Payments, insurtech, and AI remain top investor priorities.
Forbes spotlighted bolttech as one of the key Singapore deals of 2025, stating:
“One of the key Singapore deals of 2025 is bolttech’s $147 million Series C round, which highlights the growth potential of the embedded insurance sector and validates bolttech’s model for integrating insurance into other companies’ offerings.”
This investment pushed bolttech’s valuation to $2.1 billion and included strategic partners like Sumitomo Corporation, paving the way for a joint venture to deliver embedded insurance programs across Asia.
Investor sentiment is shifting toward scalable, tech-driven models. Forbes’ recognition of bolttech underscores our leadership in embedded insurance and our role in shaping the future of insurtech.
Read the full Forbes article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/zennonkapron/2025/12/08/investors-are-getting-picky-about-asian-fintech/?streamIndex=0
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