This week, we look at 500-backed fintech startups hitting the big numbers. Fairbanc bags a 7-figure funding round and plans to expand its 60,000-strong network of merchants, while roboadvisor startup Bibit, launched in 2019, has hit one million investors on its platform. In Australia, Gilmour Space secured US$46 million in funding and has major milestones in its future plans. The country also welcomes Singapore startup Homage as it selects Melbourne as its headquarters.
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- Gilmour Space lands US$46M to build more hybrid rockets & developing a new launch site
- Fairbanc bags 7-figure funding to expand & boost its 60,000-merchant network
- How Bibit hit one million investors on its platform
- iMotorbike’s strategy for growing its user base 20–30% monthly
- HappyFresh adoption rates sped up by 2–3 years
- Levi’s & more brands to benefit from Pomelo’s new tech platform
- Drone startup Aerodyne’s journey to 35 countries
- Homage to set up HQ in Melbourne in Australia expansion
- RaRa Delivery chosen to participate in Sequoia’s Surge program
Other stories you may have missed:
- Bicycle insurtech startup Laka has announced Olympic champion and world record holder Elinor Barker as an ambassador.
- Grab Philippines launches cheaper rides to COVID-19 vaccination centers.
- Get to know co-founder of fintech and rewards platform Fave, Chen Chow Yeoh, as he talks about his entrepreneurial journey and how the startup came to be on OJ Chitchats.
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