Daily Markup #351: This week’s stories on fundraises and fintech news from Kredivo, Friz, ICS, Finaxar & more This week, 500-backed fintech startups made headlines. Indonesia’s Kredivo secured more investment as it... Ching Yee Ho October 8, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #350: Atomionics to compete in US Space Force-funded accelerator; YAS activates 600 new microinsurance policies a week; Homage & 99.co featured on LinkedIn Top Startups 2021 Out of this world 500-backed Atomionics, a startup that builds quantum sensors for navigation... Ching Yee Ho October 7, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #349: Kredivo & DBS announce US$70M joint financing; Prenetics strengthens safety & compliance in COVID-19 testing supply chain; Grab helps clients with consumer action & conversion A partnership in fintech Customers of 500-backed Kredivo are set to gain greater access... Ching Yee Ho October 6, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #348: Finaxar launches first-in-Singapore fintech feature for SMEs; Cargobase upgrades to become affordable full-service logistics platform; Escavox to extend food expiry dates & reduce food waste Time to Flex 500-backed fintech startup Finaxar has launched new features under its SME-centric... Ching Yee Ho October 5, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #347: Neobank Friz secures US$1M to serve freelancers; Khailee on building startups that give the best returns to society; Tips for first-time founders & students in SEA Fixing a broken system 500-backed Friz, a fintech startup for freelancers, announced the completion... Ching Yee Ho October 4, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #346: Kredivo nears 4 million customers, secures more investment; ICS partners bank in US$40M pandemic fund; iPrice & Sanook offer deals from thousands of Thai retailers From strength to strength Fresh off its recent SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) announcement,... Ching Yee Ho October 1, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #345: Top stories in September on 500-backed startups raising more than US$300M in funding, turning unicorn, going public & more Big numbers make big news this month! A series of funding rounds totaling more... Ching Yee Ho September 30, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #344: Gillian Tee talks female entrepreneurship on BBC; How Gnowbe embodies the importance of gender equality; What GoGet wants for Malaysians in trying times A care for the world “You will never be a CEO.” This was what... Ching Yee Ho September 29, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #343: Zenysis joins coalition to drive reform in the US; Neuron Mobility pledges to achieve climate change goals 10 years early; OhmniLabs brings pediatric children to meet the Los Angeles Dodgers Strength in numbers Unlock Aid, a new organization comprised of 20 CEOs and representatives... Ching Yee Ho September 28, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #342: Talkpush releases bot for recruitment on Instagram; Easyship supports UK startup’s global expansion; Grab posts record numbers for Q2 of 2021 Widening the net Would you look for your next hire on Instagram? Thanks to... Ching Yee Ho September 27, 2021 · 3 min read