Singapore is putting S$220M into fintech as private funding hits a decade low
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Singapore’s S$220M public injection into fintech as private capital hits a decade low is a classic countercyclical bet—keeping the ecosystem warm while valuations reset. Founders should treat this as runway and regulatory access, not free money; investors should expect more state-aligned themes in deal flow.
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