From Shohoz’s two new launches amid the pandemic to MHub revitalizing the real estate sector, this week, we look at 500-backed startups with tech stories. We also cover 500-backed founders who have been featured in podcasts and radio interviews.

Missed last week’s top stories? Check it out here.

Growing places

• Hiro Kiga, co-founder and COO of fintech startup Wallex shared his growth hacks that have led to over US$1.7 billion in transactions from more than 19,000 customers. Find out what they are here.

Saving livelihoods

• In mid-2019, social enterprise Boxgreen moved its production facility out of Changi Prison Complex in Singapore in an initiative to rebuild the lives of ex-offenders to help them enhance their employability. Read on.
• 500-backed food review startup abillion teamed up with two organizations to launch a celebrity-endorsed campaign called #SaveVeganRestaurants. More about the campaign here.

Tech for good

• Since the pandemic, Shohoz has launched Shohoz Health, a video consultation service with over 100 specialized doctors and Shohoz Learn, an edtech platform offering e-books from the world-renowned publisher Scholastic. Read more here.
• Thousands of riders signed up in the first month of Neuron Mobility’s trial in Slough, UK, with data showing around 38% of e-scooter trips replacing a car trip.
• At a time when the real estate market was at a standstill, MHub launched a digital campaign that successfully transacted 222 bookings in the first two weeks. Find out more about what Neuron and MHub have been up to here.

A juicy partnership

• In collaboration with Chupa Chups, the lollipop brand, fashion startup Pomelo has debuted an apparel line created with sustainable cotton. Details here.

Making it work

• Founder and CEO of employee management platform Happy5 Doni Priliandi was featured in a WeTalk podcast about the startup’s journey in boosting employee happiness.
• Alvin Ea, co-founder & CEO of logistics startup Haulio appeared on Money FM 89.3, a business radio station in Singapore to speak about the startup’s mission to uplift the lives of millions of drivers in logistics.
• Read more here.

Other stories you may have missed:

• On April 27, don’t miss 500-backed startups, Fave and Xfers, as they share their insights and experience in the e-payments industry in Southeast Asia in Coffee Connections, a virtual networking event. Register here.
• Telemedicine super app Alodokter through Alomedika, its medical community platform, announced a collaboration to conduct mass vaccinator training, targeting 10,000 health professionals all across Indonesia.
• Carsome has been appointed Career Partner by the Human Resources Development Fund Malaysia. This initiative aims to assist retrenched workers through reskilling and upskilling.

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