These 500-backed companies are creating waves that are rippling across the region and beyond: Tour Amigo is bringing smooth travel operations to the U.S. fueled by a US$2M Seed and Happy5 is set to optimize workforce performance. Over in Asia, the work of Aliena, Applecrumby, DealCart, iMotorbike, and Proglix lands them on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch.
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- Tour Amigo raises US$2M Seed to help tour operators provide smooth sailing holidays and expand in the U.S.
- Happy5 is gearing up to take on the U.S. with acquisition of SugarOKR, and a US$3-5M fundraise in the works
- Danutcha Catriona Singh of SOLS Energy and SOLS Foundation is the first Malaysian selected to be an Obama Scholar
- Aliena, Applecrumby, DealCart, iMotorbike, and Proglix honored on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch for their strong innovative streak
- Neuron Mobility Co-founder & CEO Zachary named ‘EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 Singapore’ winner in the mobility category
- eFishery’s debut year in India reels in positive EBITDA and US$5M+ in revenue; plans to grow in more Asian markets
- CARSOME helped more car owners buy/sell in Q2’24 with ~35K vehicles traded, achieving 9% QoQ and 3x EBITDA growth
- iMotorbike offers complimentary 6-month warranty to provide riders with a worry-free riding experience
- Transcelestial keeps the festival fun going at Coachella and Stagecoach with over 7.5x faster Internet speeds
- Kata.ai and Kanari AI join forces to empower enterprises across SEA and the Middle East with multilingual conversational AI
- Decube launches Copilot to help business leaders with no coding skills make better decisions with all their data
- Prefer upcycles stale bread, soy pulp, and spent barley through fermentation to ensure your cup of coffee is sustainable
- Carousell Group is paving the way for sustainable shopping to become a way of life across Southeast Asia and beyond
- RedDoorz leverages AI for growth; aims to achieve target of 4,500 properties while staying on the path to profitability
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