Explore the current landscape of South Korean startups as M&A deals hit a seven-year low, prompting a strategic pivot towards AI and specialty tech investments. Meanwhile, in India, startups like Yapita Health are revolutionizing medical tourism, offering cost-effective healthcare solutions to international patients. Discover how these innovative companies are overcoming industry challenges and reshaping their respective markets. Plus, delve into Catchtable's international expansion into Japan and the debate surrounding India's high startup failure rate. This episode provides insights into resilience, innovation, and the evolving global startup ecosystem.

Sources:

https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202412270004

https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/impact-feature/rising-startups-like-yapita-health-harness-the-growing-market-of-medical-tourism-in-india/

https://www.kedglobal.com/korean-startups/newsView/ked202412270006

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/opinion/startup-street-should-failure-rate-of-startups-ring-alarm-bells-12898557.html

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:41) Korean startup M&A deals halve with smaller deal size

(00:03:29) Rising Startups like Yapita Health Harness the Growing Market of Medical Tourism in India

(00:07:14) Catchtable to offer restaurant reservation service in Japan

(00:10:46) Startup Street | Should failure rate of startups ring alarm bells?