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... Ching Yee Ho 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... Ching Yee Ho 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... Ching Yee Ho 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,... Ching Yee Ho 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... Ching Yee Ho 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... Ching Yee Ho September 6, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #327: This week’s stories on funding rounds by Carsome & YAS MicroInsurance, affordable loans for healthcare by ICS & more This week, newly crowned unicorn Carsome raised a new funding round of US$170M, while... Ching Yee Ho September 3, 2021 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #326: Carsome boosted by US$170M funding, eyes US listing; YAS MicroInsurance lands funding for inclusive protection starting from US$0.50 All geared up With a valuation of US$1.3 billion, 500-backed Carsome has cemented its... Ching Yee Ho September 2, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #325: ICS enters US$20M credit facility to offer affordable loans to fight COVID-19 in Indonesia; Bukalapak to increase credit card approvals & prevent fraudulent activities; Stockbit partners brokerage firm to increase access to capital market investment Pillars of support 500-backed fintech startup Impact Credit Solutions (ICS) has partnered with Sharia-compliant... Ching Yee Ho September 1, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #324: Top stories in August on FinAccel’s US$2.5B SPAC deal, Parcel Perform bagging US$20M in funding & more This month, Indonesian startups make big waves on the global stage. FinAccel plans to... Ching Yee Ho August 30, 2021 · 2 min read