Daily Markup #442: This week’s stories on US$11.3M raised for super apps & small businesses, sustainable space tech, and more This week, 500-backed startups were all about increasing access and affordability. Appboxo is making... Ching Yee Ho February 18, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #441: Appboxo raises US$7M to help developers build super apps; HappyFresh helps SEA households be more efficient with ‘dark’ stores; Dawaai combats counterfeit medications in Pakistan Developing quick and easy solutions 500-backed Appboxo has raised US$7 million in a Series... Ching Yee Ho February 17, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #440: Aliena to launch sustainable microsatellite that leaves no debris; Aerodyne finds success in solving real-world problems; Gilmour Space system to improve launch operations & lower cost Building a sustainable space 500-backed space tech startup Aliena will be collaborating with five... Ching Yee Ho February 16, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #439: Peddlr raises US$4.3M to reach 1 million Filipino MSMEs; Bukalapak’s mission to advance financial inclusion in Indonesia; Pandai wins challenge for its accessible & affordable edtech solution Replacing the pen-and-paper 500-backed Philippines-based startup Peddlr has raised US$4.3 million in a seed... Ching Yee Ho February 15, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #438: Neuron Mobility integrates with Google Maps for a better user experience; Carsome completes acquisition of iCar Asia to strengthen ecosystem; Parcel Perform rebrands to reflect its 3-year high growth Making sustainability the easier option 500-backed startup Neuron Mobility announced it has officially integrated... Ching Yee Ho February 14, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #437: This week’s stories on Curlec’s acquisition by RazorPay, Bukalapak going international, and more 500-backed startups are expanding beyond their home ground. A majority stake of Malaysian fintech... Ching Yee Ho February 11, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #436: Curlec majority stake acquired by RazorPay for expansion into Southeast Asia; EMQ enhances cross-border payments into China for enterprise customers; Una Brands to invest US$35M into more than 15 Indonesian brands A Malaysian milestone 500-backed Malaysian fintech startup Curlec announced that a majority stake of... Ching Yee Ho February 10, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #435: NFT buyers get coverage & peace of mind with YAS MicroInsurance; Kredivo makes global brands more accessible to consumers; RedDoorz eyes 2024 IPO after pandemic recovery Safeguarding your NFTs According to Andy Ann, co-founder and CEO of 500-backed YAS MicroInsurance,... Ching Yee Ho February 9, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #434: Dagangan brings economic equality to rural communities in Indonesia; Grab leads food delivery sector in Southeast Asia; 500 Southeast Asia & Carsome honored at MVCA awards Bridging the divide 500-backed social commerce startup, Dagangan, is bringing greater economic equality to... Ching Yee Ho February 8, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #433: Bukalapak ventures outside Indonesia with Australian R&D center; abillion to build marketplace for sustainability-driven entrepreneurs; Transcelestial to bring faster Internet upgrades to Malaysia Going international 500-backed Indonesian e-commerce marketplace Bukalapak has set up its first international research... Ching Yee Ho February 7, 2022 · 2 min read