Daily Markup #167: How the secondhand market is boosting affordability and sustainability for consumers; Investing made easy for Indonesian millennials with this startup’s app; Malaysian drones off to a flying start in 2021 with European expansion Making secondhand the first choice 500-backed e-commerce startup Carousell participated in a Southeast Asia-focused... Emmanuel Olalere January 7, 2021 · 6 min read
Daily Markup #166: The water purification startup powering the internet the eco-friendly way; How do travel companies thrive in the pandemic? RedDoorz CEO shares; This startup uses data to improve health programs in Brazil A leap in innovation 500-backed Hydroleap announced it has partnered with a construction firm... Emmanuel Olalere January 6, 2021 · 5 min read
Daily Markup #165: Esports players competed in over 19,000 matches in 2020 with this esports startup; Cyclists across Europe can expect bicycle insurance from award-winning startup; Users of this vegan app helped donate over US$40,000 to animal sanctuaries worldwide Not just fun and games 500-backed global esports tournament network and platform Esports Players... Emmanuel Olalere January 5, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #164: Carousell shares 5 learnings from 2020 to work from home better; Robots help babies bond, businesses stay afloat, and students graduate in the wake of Covid-19; This startup developed a report to help the fashion industry navigate the pandemic Sharing is caring People Experience Lead at 500-backed Carousell, Qiyi Liao, penned an article... Emmanuel Olalere January 4, 2021 · 5 min read
Daily Markup #163: This Malaysian startup helped F&B and retail businesses power through 2020; Financial services for unbanked migrants expanding in Asia and Middle East; Indonesian fish and shrimp farmers secured US$3.5 million in funding and 45% increase in income Boosting sales and skills 500-backed StoreHub released a video recapping the startup’s activities in... Emmanuel Olalere December 31, 2020 · 5 min read
Daily Markup #162: Better approval ratings for Indonesians from Kredivo’s ‘buy now, pay later’ solution; Underserved SMEs in Malaysia get access to better financial services from award-winning startup; 500-backed founder shares learnings and tips on becoming a startup entrepreneur Giving credit where it’s due Akshay Garg, co-founder and group CEO of FinAccel, which... Emmanuel Olalere December 30, 2020 · 6 min read
Daily Markup #161: Grocery delivery startup sends Christmas cheer to 100 children with autism; Founder of Naluri says no to annual budgeting and planning; Property buying can now be done 100% online thanks to this startup Delivering Christmas cheer 500-backed online grocery delivery startup, HappyFresh, partnered with social enterprise Dreamr... Emmanuel Olalere December 29, 2020 · 7 min read
Daily Markup #160: Sensitive products such as vaccines to be transported in cost-efficient and eco-friendly solution; Fave on building a super app for merchants and partnering competitors; This startup offers predictions in parcel tracking and 24-hour support for customers around the globe Saving the pocket and planet In an interview, Dr. Gayathri Natarajan, co-founder & CEO... Emmanuel Olalere December 28, 2020 · 6 min read
Daily Markup #159: Gig workers and SMEs to improve wellbeing and hone skills through Grab; Carsome predicts more car buyers will consider secondhand options in 2021; This company saw a 34% increase in recruitment volume, reduced cost, and increased candidate satisfaction thanks to this startup Boosting lives beyond work This month, 500-backed super app Grab announced an improved GrabBenefits... Emmanuel Olalere December 24, 2020 · 6 min read
Daily Markup #158: Malaysian SME and secondhand sectors boosted by Carousell’s response to the pandemic; 95 million unbanked in Indonesia to get financial access without the need for smartphones; Safe NYE celebration for Hong Kongers with Prenetics’ rapid Covid-19 testing at select restaurants When one door closes In the midst of the pandemic, 500-backed online marketplace Carousell’s... Emmanuel Olalere December 23, 2020 · 6 min read