Daily Markup #506: This week’s stories on Finku & Kredivo’s pledge to the unbanked; ION Mobility, abillion & Grab’s sustainability push, and more For 500-backed startups, fintech is not just about access to credit. As Finku and Kredivo have demFor 500-backed startups, fintech is not just about... Ching Yee Ho May 20, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #505: Aerodyne partners with major power provider; Laka leverages AI to supercharge fleets By the power of technology In more partnership news, 500-backed drone startup Aerodyne Group announced a collaboration with Sarawak Energy Berhad, the primary electricity... Ching Yee Ho May 19, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #504: abillion launches marketplace to become superhub; Kredivo pledges to empower 20M lives; SEPPURE membranes win startup award A marketplace for a global movement “We know that in the near future, everyone will care about sustainability and our planet. abillion will be... Ching Yee Ho May 18, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #503: Grab drives triple bottom line; Neuron Mobility celebrates Global Road Safety Week; ION Mobility seeks US$15M for expansion Uplifting people, planet & profit Alongside the launch of its 2021 ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) report, 500-backed Southeast Asia superapp Grab announced three... Ching Yee Ho May 17, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #502: Finku bags US$2.8M for responsible lending; HappyFresh donates warm meals; Christine Tsai & Hooi Ling Tan are Tech Changemakers Making personal finance easy Let’s start the week off with some funding news: 500-backed Finku, an Indonesia-based personal finance app, raised US$2.8M in a... Ching Yee Ho May 16, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #501: This week’s stories on acquisitions & investments by Carsome, Carousell & Glife, using tech to drive, thrive, and more This week is all about partnerships and teamwork! Carsome acquired automotive content companies WapCar and AutoFun in its move to make the car ownership... Ching Yee Ho May 13, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #500: WEF honors EMQ as a tech pioneer; Carousell goes physical with Refash; Urbanmetry studies climate change Global recognition for an inclusive solution The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Technology Pioneers of 2022 has been revealed, and 500-backed global payments network EMQ... Ching Yee Ho May 12, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #499: Dagangan delivers economic equality to rural areas; Bukalapak spurs positive growth; Aliena puts Singapore on the map for spacetech Delivering equality & better welfare to communities “Improving the welfare of the community has been our focus in running the businesses. Therefore, we make... Ching Yee Ho May 11, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #498: Prenetics brings healthcare to homes; Glife invests in Vietnamese agritech; Naluri supports Universal Health Coverage Delivering healthcare at home 2022 started with a bang for 500-backed biotech company Prenetics! It announced revenue growth of over 60% in Q1 this... Ching Yee Ho May 10, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #497: Carsome buys into fun & engagement; Transcelestial beats 200+ in HPE challenge; Pomelo helps fashion thrive with tech Gearing up for more fun Congratulations are in order for 500-backed Carsome! The company announced two major moves — first, the acquisition of digital... Ching Yee Ho May 9, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #506: This week’s stories on Finku & Kredivo’s pledge to the unbanked; ION Mobility, abillion & Grab’s sustainability push, and more For 500-backed startups, fintech is not just about access to credit. As Finku and Kredivo have demFor 500-backed startups, fintech is not just about... Ching Yee Ho May 20, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #505: Aerodyne partners with major power provider; Laka leverages AI to supercharge fleets By the power of technology In more partnership news, 500-backed drone startup Aerodyne Group announced a collaboration with Sarawak... Ching Yee Ho May 19, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #504: abillion launches marketplace to become superhub; Kredivo pledges to empower 20M lives; SEPPURE membranes win startup award A marketplace for a global movement “We know that in the near future, everyone will care about sustainability and... Ching Yee Ho May 18, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #503: Grab drives triple bottom line; Neuron Mobility celebrates Global Road Safety Week; ION Mobility seeks US$15M for expansion Uplifting people, planet & profit Alongside the launch of its 2021 ESG (Environmental, Social,... Ching Yee Ho May 17, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #502: Finku bags US$2.8M for responsible lending; HappyFresh donates warm meals; Christine Tsai & Hooi Ling Tan are Tech Changemakers Making personal finance easy Let’s start the week off with some funding news: 500-backed... Ching Yee Ho May 16, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #501: This week’s stories on acquisitions & investments by Carsome, Carousell & Glife, using tech to drive, thrive, and more This week is all about partnerships and teamwork! Carsome acquired automotive content companies WapCar... Ching Yee Ho May 13, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #500: WEF honors EMQ as a tech pioneer; Carousell goes physical with Refash; Urbanmetry studies climate change Global recognition for an inclusive solution The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Technology Pioneers of... Ching Yee Ho May 12, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #499: Dagangan delivers economic equality to rural areas; Bukalapak spurs positive growth; Aliena puts Singapore on the map for spacetech Delivering equality & better welfare to communities “Improving the welfare of the community has... Ching Yee Ho May 11, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #498: Prenetics brings healthcare to homes; Glife invests in Vietnamese agritech; Naluri supports Universal Health Coverage Delivering healthcare at home 2022 started with a bang for 500-backed biotech company Prenetics!... Ching Yee Ho May 10, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #497: Carsome buys into fun & engagement; Transcelestial beats 200+ in HPE challenge; Pomelo helps fashion thrive with tech Gearing up for more fun Congratulations are in order for 500-backed Carsome! The company... Ching Yee Ho May 9, 2022 · 3 min read