At Fortune Brainstorm AI Singapore 2025, Qualgro General Partner Weisheng Neo shared his insights on “Spotting the Next $1 Billion Opportunity” in Southeast Asia.
He noted that while foundational AI models are dominated by the US and China, Southeast Asia holds significant potential in AI distribution and applications, particularly in emerging areas such as agentic workflows.
Weisheng also underscored the importance of a regional or global outlook for startups. Companies that scale beyond a single market are more likely to attract strategic buyers and unlock stronger exit opportunities — a trend already demonstrated across multiple Qualgro portfolio companies.
