Daily Markup #272: Dawaai lands US$8.5M, serving 11 million in 98 cities; Shohoz launches edtech platform with Scholastic learning tools; ESPL raises funds to fight COVID-19 in India Credit: Dawaai / YouTube Healthcare for all 500-backed e-pharmacy startup Dawaai has raised US$8.5 million... Emmanuel Olalere June 14, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #271: This week’s top stories on Alodokter & Naluri’s funding rounds, Vishal Harnal’s thoughts on Southeast Asia unicorns & more 500-backed healthcare startups sweep the news this week. Alodokter and Naluri raised funding to... Emmanuel Olalere June 11, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #270: Naluri bags US$5 million to strengthen services in chronic diseases & mental health; Clinikk provides travelers with peace of mind for US$0.82; Vault Dragon’s secret solution to improving the healthcare system Credit: Digital News Asia A springboard for health 500-backed digital health startup Naluri has closed... Emmanuel Olalere June 10, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #269: Vishal Harnal on how more unicorns can emerge from Southeast Asia; Alodokter raises funds to expand healthcare platform of 43,000 doctors; Koo’s plans on monetizing its user base of millions Credit: CNBC The recipe for a unicorn Vishal Harnal, Managing Partner, 500 Startups (Southeast... Emmanuel Olalere June 9, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #268: Gilmour Space to build small rocket launch pad in Queensland; mClinica’s CEO & COO featured on Prestige 40 Under 40; Glints reports a jump in internship opportunities on Channel News Asia Credit: Gilmour Space Technologies A boost for space The Queensland government has approved for... Emmanuel Olalere June 8, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #267: This week’s top stories on FarMart’s pre-series A funding, Bukalapak’s acquisition of itemku & more The first week of June brings more funding and acquisition news, plus prestigious honors... Emmanuel Olalere June 4, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #266: Grab founders ranked on Fortune’s World’s 50 Greatest Leaders; Carsome’s data center of excellence to rev up digitalization of industry; Neuron Mobility provides 3rd-party insurance in a first for Aus & NZ Credit: Fortune Leaders in times of crisis The founders of 500-backed super app Grab,... Emmanuel Olalere June 3, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #265: Bukalapak acquires itemku to increase access to video games; Pomelo reveals new B2B service to help other fashion retailers; Shohoz puts doctors & medicines on its app Credit: Igor Karimov on Unsplash Leveling up In response to the growth of the gaming... Emmanuel Olalere June 2, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #264: FarMart bags US$2.4M funding to grow farmer network to 10M strong; Haulio’s unprecedented partnership to benefit 90% of Singapore hauliers; Escavox’s ‘Blue Box’ technology can save millions for red meat industry Credit: YourStory Harvesting success 500-backed agritech startup FarMart has raised US$2.4 million in a... Emmanuel Olalere June 1, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #263: The top stories in May on funding rounds by Bibit, BukuKas, Una Brands & more Welcome to another Daily Markup monthly roundup. This issue covers major stories in the... Emmanuel Olalere May 31, 2021 · 3 min read