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Daily Markup #776: Top stories in June on US$4.6M raised for better housing in Indonesia and stronger human connections across SE Asia, plus more

June 30, 2023 · 2 min read

Having a roof over our heads and being able to connect meaningfully with each other is something we need and seek, and 500-backed proptech startup Ringkas and social networking app WeGoWhere raised funds to make that a reality for more people.

Congratulations are also in order for the 8 founders of 500-backed companies who were recognized in Tatler Gen.T List 2023 for shaping the future of Asia!

Missed our last highlights issue? Check it out here.

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  • Landmark A$52M grant deal for Gilmour Space will lead to growth in Australian spacetech jobs and skills
  • Ringkas lands US$3.5M to house more Indonesians with a simplified and transparent digital mortgage process
  • Social networking app WeGoWhere raises US$1.2M to connect friends online, and more importantly, offline
  • 8 Founders from 500-backed companies recognized as leaders shaping Asia’s future on Tatler Gen.T List 2023
  • Stockbit & Fullerton acquire Indonesian asset management firm to help more Indonesians achieve a secured financial future
  • Pandorum launches center for corneal blindness to help millions regain their eyesight without relying on transplants
  • Aerodyne eyes US$100M-$200M Series C funding and IPO to advance drone technology and grow internationally
  • How offering free food and cleaning crabs led to Grab becoming a life-changing superapp for Southeast Asians
  • Hydroleap helps companies tackle even the toughest wastewater with two efficient, chemical-free ways that consume less energy
  • Elevarm uplifts the lives of 1,000+ farmers in Indonesia, raising 20% above the poverty line
  • abillion celebrates 5 years in sustainability with 1M app downloads and US$2.8M+ donated to causes worldwide
  • Koo takes your safety seriously with AI-powered content moderation on their microblogging platform
  • Talkpush taps into ChatGPT-4 for document recognition to speed up HR recruitment & onboarding processes
  • Carousell makes buying and selling secondhand even more seamless with doorstep pick-up & delivery in Singapore
  • Malaysian cyclists can now enjoy complimentary embedded bike insurance thanks to YAS and Polygon
  • Graphic designers can now animate their creations with this new LottieFiles plugin for Figma

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