Daily Markup #281: This week’s top stories on Kredivo doubling its debt facility to US$200M, Lingokids raising US$40M & more This week, 500-backed fintech and edtech startups make the funding news: Indonesian ‘buy now,... Emmanuel Olalere June 25, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #280: Koo to reach wider multilingual audiences in India with new partnership; Laka launches bike membership program to benefit retailers; Grab’s commitment to uplifting persons with disabilities, providing scholarships & more Credit: YourStory Wings to fly 500-backed micro-blogging platform Koo has announced a partnership with... Emmanuel Olalere June 24, 2021 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #276: This week’s top stories on Dawaai’s US$8.5M funding, Shohoz’s new edtech platform & more This week, 500-backed South Asian startups make our mid-June roundup. Pakistan-based Dawaai raises US$8.5... Emmanuel Olalere June 18, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #274: 500 Startups & Petronas launch accelerator program for deeptech; GrabSupermarket to offer over 10,000 products in Singapore with next-day delivery; mClinica awarded Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum Credit: 500 Startups A boost up 500 Startups has partnered with oil and gas company... Emmanuel Olalere June 16, 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 #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 #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
Daily Markup #262: This week’s top stories on Prenetics’ partnership with Virgin Atlantic, Grab’s new ride options & more This week, 500-backed startups bring safe travels amid the pandemic, with Prenetics partnering Virgin... Emmanuel Olalere May 28, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #259: Grab unveils new ride options for pets & people; Gilmour Space to heighten Australia’s defense capability; Eric Cheng’s bumpy road to Carsome’s success Credit: Grab Spoiled for choice 500-backed super app Grab announced the introduction of two... Emmanuel Olalere May 24, 2021 · 4 min read