Daily Markup #446: EST Studios to put Asian films on the global stage; Bukalapak showcases track record in empowering female & microentrepreneurs; Transcelestial brings cost- & time-saving superfast Internet to Singapore A new contender in content A new 500-backed startup, EST Studios, has been launched... Ching Yee Ho February 24, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #445: Urbanmetry raises US$2M to close the property data gap; Wallex acquired by M-DAQ in global expansion plan; EMQ enhances cross-border payments services across South Asia Closing the property data gap 500-backed proptech startup Urbanmetry has secured US$2 million in... Ching Yee Ho February 23, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #444: Jeff Bezos invests in Lummo to accelerate its expansion in Southeast Asia; Laka partners Decathlon to prevent bike thefts with hidden GPS chip; WORQ’s productive spaces bring innovators together Securing a significant investment 500-backed startup Lummo (formerly known as BukuKas) recently closed a... Ching Yee Ho February 22, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #443: Prenetics provides free test kits to underprivileged amid COVID-19 surge; Homage boosts access to home care in Malaysia with significant expansion; First Circle to uplift entrepreneurs in the Philippines through education Committing to community service 500-backed biotech startup Prenetics has teamed up with property conglomerate... Ching Yee Ho February 21, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #441: Appboxo raises US$7M to help developers build super apps; HappyFresh helps SEA households be more efficient with ‘dark’ stores; Dawaai combats counterfeit medications in Pakistan Developing quick and easy solutions 500-backed Appboxo has raised US$7 million in a Series... Ching Yee Ho February 17, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #440: Aliena to launch sustainable microsatellite that leaves no debris; Aerodyne finds success in solving real-world problems; Gilmour Space system to improve launch operations & lower cost Building a sustainable space 500-backed space tech startup Aliena will be collaborating with five... Ching Yee Ho February 16, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #439: Peddlr raises US$4.3M to reach 1 million Filipino MSMEs; Bukalapak’s mission to advance financial inclusion in Indonesia; Pandai wins challenge for its accessible & affordable edtech solution Replacing the pen-and-paper 500-backed Philippines-based startup Peddlr has raised US$4.3 million in a seed... Ching Yee Ho February 15, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #438: Neuron Mobility integrates with Google Maps for a better user experience; Carsome completes acquisition of iCar Asia to strengthen ecosystem; Parcel Perform rebrands to reflect its 3-year high growth Making sustainability the easier option 500-backed startup Neuron Mobility announced it has officially integrated... Ching Yee Ho February 14, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #436: Curlec majority stake acquired by RazorPay for expansion into Southeast Asia; EMQ enhances cross-border payments into China for enterprise customers; Una Brands to invest US$35M into more than 15 Indonesian brands A Malaysian milestone 500-backed Malaysian fintech startup Curlec announced that a majority stake of... Ching Yee Ho February 10, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #435: NFT buyers get coverage & peace of mind with YAS MicroInsurance; Kredivo makes global brands more accessible to consumers; RedDoorz eyes 2024 IPO after pandemic recovery Safeguarding your NFTs According to Andy Ann, co-founder and CEO of 500-backed YAS MicroInsurance,... Ching Yee Ho February 9, 2022 · 3 min read