Daily Markup #319: FinAccel on being the first Southeast Asian fintech startup to list in the US; Ayannah partners mobile wallet to launch new remittance service for cash users; Bibit fights fraudsters to protect its 1 million users On the unicorn track Akshay Garg, CEO and co-founder of 500-backed FinAccel, appeared on... Ching Yee Ho August 23, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #317: RaRa Delivery bags US$3.25M for same-day delivery service; Tech In Asia workshop for founders by Vishal Harnal; Three 500-backed startups make the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list Delivering at another level 500-backed logistics startup RaRa Delivery has raised US$3.25 million in... Ching Yee Ho August 19, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #315: YAS launches BUS RYDE, world’s first embedded bus passenger microinsurance; How a car comparison site became Malaysia’s first tech unicorn in 6 years; Ohmni Robot at the office, a charmer that completes all its tasks A ticket to the future 500-backed insurtech startup YAS MicroInsurance, has entered a strategic... Ching Yee Ho August 17, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #314: Parcel Perform bags US$20M funding, plans to enhance AI-driven services; HappyFresh on providing greater value during the pandemic; Haulio’s digital answer to the port congestion problem in Southeast Asia Delivering value 500-backed logistics platform Parcel Perform has raised US$20 million in a Series... Ching Yee Ho August 16, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #312: PurelyB restructured amid the pandemic, leading to a 229% revenue jump; ESPL secures trademark registrations in EU region to strengthen its position in esports; Naluri increases psychologist productivity by 8x without compromising on quality Health is wealth In the last six years, 500-backed wellness startup PurelyB has gone... Ching Yee Ho August 12, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #311: Bukalapak shares soar 25% after IPO, now among Indonesia’s 15 biggest companies; Ee Ling Lim on how the pandemic has accelerated ESG innovation in Southeast Asia; Friz one of 10 selected for Iterative accelerator out of 330+ A stellar debut 500-backed e-commerce startup Bukalapak’s shares surged 25% on its market debut... Ching Yee Ho August 12, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #309: Laka now provides rider cover for commercial companies; Grab Singapore commits to full hybrid & electric fleets by 2030; Carsome mulls M&A deals, double ahead of its closest competitor Going the extra mile 500-backed bicycle insurance startup Laka announced it is now providing... Ching Yee Ho August 12, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #308: FinAccel to go public via SPAC deal valued at US$2.5B; ICS makes loan recommendations for SMEs in milliseconds; mClinica boosts contraceptive knowledge in Southeast Asia by 20% A growth spurt 500-backed FinAccel announced it will be going public in the United... Emmanuel Olalere August 4, 2021 · 5 min read
Daily Markup #307: Boxgreen’s healthy snacks give former inmates a second chance at life; Prenetics partners healthcare group to create the future of medicine; How celebrity endorsements influence these Southeast Asian countries A wholesome product 500-backed snack subscription platform Boxgreen started from the idea of offering... Emmanuel Olalere August 3, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #306: Seppure awarded ~US$1.5M in Singapore & Canada this year; Carousell wins silver for quick response to the pandemic; RedDoorz on its value to hotel owners amid COVID-19 A winning solution 500-backed water purification startup Seppure has finished as a finalist in... Emmanuel Olalere August 2, 2021 · 4 min read