What’s on your (Any)Mind? Profit

More: East Ventures’ new healthcare fund and IDN Media’s acquisition of a festival organizer. [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter Welcome to Tech in Asia's free Daily Newsletter! Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- IN FOCUS In today's newsletter, we spotlight: - [AnyMind’s 16x profit goal]( - A new bank account offering courtesy of GoTo and Bank Jago - Other newsy highlights such as East Ventures’ new healthcare fund and IDN Media’s acquisition of an Indonesian festival organizer --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} Sometimes, when I’m bored, I open up the shopping apps on my phone and browse the listings in the same way that I scroll through posts on Instagram and Twitter. I’m not sure what this says about the hold consumerism has on me, but the fact that I’ve got multiple options to look at is a testament to how the ecommerce landscape in Southeast Asia has grown over the years. Between Amazon, Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and many others, buyers are spoiled for choice when it comes to shopping from the comfort of their sofas. Sellers can also operate across multiple platforms, increasing exposure to potential customers. But managing operations across multiple platforms is no easy feat. That’s where ecommerce enablers come into the picture - and today, we’re looking at one that has great ambition for how its 2023 will pan out. -- Stefanie  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Tokyo-listed AnyMind eyes 16x profit in 2023 as more seek online selling tools]( In September, the ecommerce enabler revised its projections for full-year operating profit upward, from US$2.8 million to US$3.2 million. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [GoTo, Bank Jago team up for new bank account offering]( Called GoPay Tabungan by Jago, the service integrates GoPay’s e-money service with banking services. [IDN Media acquires Indonesian festival organizer]( The acquisition is part of the company’s efforts to grow its revenue streams across the entertainment and livestreaming sectors. [East Ventures launches $30m fund for healthcare investments]( The new fund was announced during this year’s Tech in Asia Conference. [101 ways market research can go wrong]( A fragmented process and tricky demographics are at the top of the list. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [Surviving the funding game: how timing can make or break your startup]( Industry realities, economic conditions, and market volatility can affect the time gap between funding rounds. --------------------------------------------------------------- CONVENE AND CONNECT AT BRIDGE+  Get a ticket to this exclusive gathering on November 16 to think outside the box A key element of successful businesses is the ability to continuously pave a path toward growth and profitability amid changing market trends. 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These include Ariel Shtarkman, managing partner and co-founder of Undivided Ventures; Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands; Henry Soediarko, director of Milltrust International Group; Christoph Meyer, general manager of Hong Kong, South China, and Macau for the Lufthansa Group; and Zhou Jingren, CTO of Alibaba Cloud. Excited to hear what they have to say? Get your tickets [here](.  - [Tech in Asia x Airwallex - Exclusive Mixer]( Mingle with APAC's Payment and Growth Leaders on November 14 Meet and connect with your peers at Exclusive Mixer: Mingle with APAC's Payment and Growth Leaders, an invite-only networking event on November 14 co-hosted by Tech in Asia and Airwallex. This isn’t your run-off-the-mill corporate event. It’s a gathering of forward-thinkers across Asia Pacific and anyone eager to discover best practices in optimizing and streamlining payment journeys at scale. 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