This week, 500-backed startups bring safe travels amid the pandemic, with Prenetics partnering Virgin Atlantic to offer its COVID-19 testing services at the comfort of traveler’s homes. Meanwhile, Grab adds two new ride options — one for your four-legged friends — and Carousell looks to leverage drivers’ preferences for second-hand cars.
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More from Daily Markup #260:
- Braintree Technologies to receive US$200K from accelerator program
- abillion reports a surge in the plant-based movement in Singapore
More from Daily Markup #259:
- Gilmour Space to heighten Australia’s defense capability
- Eric Cheng’s bumpy road to Carsome’s success
More from Daily Markup #261:
- Carousell set to take on electric vehicles
- Kata.ai’s journey from layoffs to closing a 6-figure contract
Other stories you may have missed:
- HappyFresh expands its services to Makassar and Bogor, Indonesia.
- Neuron Mobility brings its e-scooters to more Adelaide suburbs and launches in Ottawa, Canada.
- Laka becomes insurance partner for Austin Cycles.
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