Asia-Pacific’s technology, media, and telecommunications (TMT) landscape is witnessing a strong comeback as dealmaking surges to a four-year high, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.
The investment bank confirms that market momentum has strengthened significantly across China, India, and Hong Kong, setting the pace for continued acceleration.
Mark Fiteny, who leads JPMorgan’s TMT investment banking practice in the region, told Bloomberg that deal pipelines are now larger than they have been since 2021.
A significant portion of this is tied to the increased appetite for IPOs and investment opportunities that tap into artificial intelligence and digital transformation.
Public markets, particularly in Hong Kong, are attracting renewed attention as technology companies seek to list and scale.
Hong Kong IPOs fuel record capital inflows
Hong Kong is standing out in Asia-Pacific’s capital markets with IPOs raising over $32 billion this year.
The exchange is drawing tech firms looking to tap international investors following successful early-stage funding.
These companies include players in health tech, consumer platforms, and AI services, all seeking to leverage public capital for regional expansion.
The sharp increase in IPO activity reflects both investor confidence and a backlog of listings from previous years now clearing through.
The region is also preparing for more activity. With JPMorgan hosting its global TMT conference in Hong Kong this week, focus is intensifying on the city’s role as a financial gateway for the region’s emerging tech giants.
AI-linked deals expand funding landscape
Artificial intelligence has become a core theme in the Asia-Pacific’s capital movement.
JPMorgan states that many companies are now raising funds through a combination of equity offerings, debt instruments, and long-term strategic partnerships, all geared toward AI-driven solutions.
The application of AI is spreading across sectors. From diagnostics in health care to automation in retail and financial services, demand for intelligent tools is prompting new capital inflows.
Companies are tapping institutional investors and strategic backers alike to scale operations and develop proprietary technologies.
These moves are not limited to startups. Established firms are also shifting investment strategies to build AI capacity internally or acquire smaller players through mergers.
JPMorgan’s analysis suggests that AI-related deal activity is expected to continue accelerating as businesses prioritise digital infrastructure and operational efficiency.
India and Japan keep deal flow strong
India has emerged as a key focus for fundamental tech growth.
The country’s expanding digital ecosystem, boosted by financial inclusion and enterprise innovation, is attracting international capital across both private and public sectors.
IPO activity is increasing as domestic companies reach the scale needed to list, while global investors seek exposure to the Indian tech narrative.
In Japan, deal activity is rising on the back of sustained investment in cloud technology, semiconductors, and software platforms.
Regulatory support and internal digitalisation are contributing to a steady pipeline of transactions.
Japanese firms are also engaging more in outbound investment, particularly in AI and automation ventures that support domestic transformation.
Together, these two economies represent important contributors to Asia’s broader TMT evolution.
While their markets differ in structure and pace, both are benefiting from global capital rotation toward high-growth regions.
China remains at the centre of regional growth
JPMorgan maintains that China continues to be the region’s principal growth engine.
The country is not only a key originator of TMT deals but also a primary destination for inbound and cross-border capital.
Chinese firms are participating actively in equity fundraising, large-scale IPOs, and strategic mergers, helping shape regional market behaviour.
Despite ongoing geopolitical sensitivities, JPMorgan states that client service delivery has not been disrupted.
Transactions involving Chinese entities continue to progress, with financial flows supporting sectors from telecom infrastructure to enterprise software.
As the region looks ahead, the convergence of AI innovation, revived IPO markets, and cross-border capital is setting the stage for another cycle of accelerated deal activity.
The Asia-Pacific TMT sector appears firmly back in motion, led by its largest and fastest-growing markets.
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