Daily Markup #313: Durians Daily is now Daily Markup This week’s top news in case you missed it: 500 Durians is now 500... Ching Yee Ho August 13, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #312: PurelyB restructured amid the pandemic, leading to a 229% revenue jump; ESPL secures trademark registrations in EU region to strengthen its position in esports; Naluri increases psychologist productivity by 8x without compromising on quality Health is wealth In the last six years, 500-backed wellness startup PurelyB has gone... Ching Yee Ho August 12, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #311: Bukalapak shares soar 25% after IPO, now among Indonesia’s 15 biggest companies; Ee Ling Lim on how the pandemic has accelerated ESG innovation in Southeast Asia; Friz one of 10 selected for Iterative accelerator out of 330+ A stellar debut 500-backed e-commerce startup Bukalapak’s shares surged 25% on its market debut... Ching Yee Ho August 12, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #310: This week’s stories on FinAccel’s US$2.5B SPAC deal, Seppure’s ~US$1.5M awards & more This week’s top news: FinAccel, parent company of ‘buy now, pay later’ platform Kredivo,... Ching Yee Ho August 12, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #309: Laka now provides rider cover for commercial companies; Grab Singapore commits to full hybrid & electric fleets by 2030; Carsome mulls M&A deals, double ahead of its closest competitor Going the extra mile 500-backed bicycle insurance startup Laka announced it is now providing... Ching Yee Ho August 12, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #308: FinAccel to go public via SPAC deal valued at US$2.5B; ICS makes loan recommendations for SMEs in milliseconds; mClinica boosts contraceptive knowledge in Southeast Asia by 20% A growth spurt 500-backed FinAccel announced it will be going public in the United... Emmanuel Olalere August 4, 2021 · 5 min read
Daily Markup #307: Boxgreen’s healthy snacks give former inmates a second chance at life; Prenetics partners healthcare group to create the future of medicine; How celebrity endorsements influence these Southeast Asian countries A wholesome product 500-backed snack subscription platform Boxgreen started from the idea of offering... Emmanuel Olalere August 3, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #306: Seppure awarded ~US$1.5M in Singapore & Canada this year; Carousell wins silver for quick response to the pandemic; RedDoorz on its value to hotel owners amid COVID-19 A winning solution 500-backed water purification startup Seppure has finished as a finalist in... Emmanuel Olalere August 2, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #305: Top stories in July on US$440M funding to benefit Indonesians through Grab & HappyFresh and more This month, we cover big stories in Indonesia. A media conglomerate invests US$375 million... Emmanuel Olalere July 30, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #304: Carsome’s first investment in SEA to broaden diversity for dealers & suppliers; Horangi joins program to boost SME cybersecurity; abillion report on plant-based seafood identifies market opportunities A regional milestone 500-backed used car trading startup Carsome has acquired a stake in... Emmanuel Olalere July 29, 2021 · 4 min read