Daily Markup #337: Carousell enters billion-dollar startup club with US$100M raise; Prenetics to become Hong Kong’s first unicorn by 2022; 500 Startups rebrands to 500 Global, raises largest fund to date

A whole new world Since its founding in 2010, 500 Startups has invested in...

September 20, 2021 · 3 min read

Daily Markup #336: This week’s stories on the 500-backed startups and founders leading the way to the future & more

This week, a total of 17 500-backed founders and executives have been honored for...

September 17, 2021 · 1 min read

Daily Markup #335: The 500-backed trailblazing entrepreneurs making a positive impact; The six women leaders in 500-backed emerging startups; eFishery keeps it fresh for farmers with new partnership

The changemakers The Gen.T list is out, and several 500-backed founders made the cut...

September 15, 2021 · 3 min read

Daily Markup #334: MYCL mushroom leather reduces carbon footprint & toxic waste; Get audience insights for startups from Vishal Harnal; 500 Southeast Asia’s investing journey since 2014

A trend-setter 500-backed mushroom startup MYCL has been recognized at a Singaporean innovation awards....

September 14, 2021 · 2 min read

Daily Markup #333: Gnowbe to boost employability in Singapore with new platform; Hydroleap recognized for environmentally-friendly & economical water tech; Vishal Harnal on investing in Indonesian entrepreneurs

Big benefits with micro-learning Learning just leveled up. 500-backed Gnowbe has launched GnowbeLearn™, one...

September 13, 2021 · 2 min read

Daily Markup #332: This week’s stories on Homage raising US$30M, Indonesian startups supporting small businesses & more

On-demand care startup Homage closed US$30 million this week to boost their services in...

September 10, 2021 · 2 min read

Daily Markup #331: Bukalapak revenue up 35%, big contribution by SMEs; Gilmour partnership to increase access to space globally; 500 Southeast Asia to guide founders on sustainability & inclusiveness

Empowering small businesses 500-backed e-commerce platform Bukalapak released its quarterly financial report. It shows...

September 9, 2021 · 2 min read

Daily Markup #330: HIJUP launches US$6.9M growth fund to back Indonesian brands; Carousell helps charities help others with US$2,000 packages; 500 Southeast Asia to nurture ‘next generation’ companies

A support system 500-backed Indonesian e-commerce platform for modest fashion HIJUP will, in turn,...

September 8, 2021 · 3 min read

Daily Markup #329: Homage raises US$30M for better aged & disability care; Kredivo’s ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ service enters Vietnam market; 500 Southeast Asia invested in sparking societal change

Taking care seriously 500-backed on-demand care startup Homage has closed US$30 million in a...

September 7, 2021 · 3 min read

Daily Markup #328: What’s 500 Southeast Asia’s new focus in the region?; Vishal Harnal on spotting the next big thing; Eyes on four 500-backed Malaysian startups in healthtech & proptech

A renewed focus 500 Durians has been rebranded to 500 Southeast Asia. The firm...

September 6, 2021 · 3 min read

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