Daily Markup #1127: Top stories in November on US$20M raised to empower poultry farmers, a pre-IPO round to make home rentals easy, and more Across agriculture, insurtech, superapps, and more, 500-backed companies are transforming everyday life for the better. Chickin bags US$20M to uplift farmers with financing, user-friendly... Ching Yee Ho November 29, 2024 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #1106: Top stories in October on US$10M+ raised for financial inclusion, drone tech innovations, food security, and more This month, 500-backed companies are all about helping others grow! First Circle will continue to empower more SMEs in... Ching Yee Ho October 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #1084: Top stories in September on global growth and expansion in travel, aquatech, and more, plus recognition for 500-backed founders These 500-backed companies are creating waves that are rippling across the region and beyond: Tour Amigo is bringing smooth... Ching Yee Ho September 30, 2024 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #1063: Top stories in August on funding and acquisitions to improve the lives of the unbanked and SMEs in Indonesia and more More disruption is on Southeast Asia’s doorstep with big moves by Djoin raising seed... Ching Yee Ho August 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #1041: Top stories in July on US$78M+ raised to boost productivity for businesses, high-tech sectors, and more It’s a big push for productivity this month! Amity is set to leverage Generative... Ching Yee Ho July 31, 2024 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #1018: Top stories in June on US$33M raised for human and pet food, four 500-backed founders featured on Tatler, and more Fish, farming, and furry friends — this month, funding is all about food. eFishery... Ching Yee Ho June 28, 2024 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #999: Top stories in May on SE Asia unicorns hitting EBITDA profitability, funds raised to empower farmers and designers, and more Two 500-backed companies Bukalapak and Carsome – both valued at over US$1B – achieved... Ching Yee Ho May 31, 2024 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #977: Top stories in April on funds raised for satellite engine tech, affordable babycare products, credit for MSMEs, and more We kicked off Q2 2024 with new funds raised for 500-backed companies in spacetech,... Ching Yee Ho April 30, 2024 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #957: Top stories in March on over US$29M raised to serve unbanked MSMEs and empower entrepreneurs in Indonesia, and more Startups in Indonesia were on a roll this month, with 500-backed companies Fairbanc, Alodokter,... Ching Yee Ho March 29, 2024 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #936: Top stories in February on US$38M raised for a first-of-its-kind rocket launch, bean-free coffee, and more Australia-based Gilmour Space is set to reach new heights with fresh funds raised to... Ching Yee Ho February 29, 2024 · 2 min read