Daily Markup #460: mClinica trains 227,000 pharmacists across Southeast Asia; Grab launches mental wellness program for their gig workers; HappyFresh delivers value to grocery shoppers sustainably Bringing pro healthcare training online In Southeast Asia, pharmacies play an important role as... Ching Yee Ho March 16, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #457: This week’s stories on merger & acquisition news by MyCash & Carousell, US$10M in scholarships, apprenticeships, and more In 500-backed mergers and acquisitions this week, fintech startup MyCash was acquired by a... Ching Yee Ho March 11, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #448: Top stories in February on over US$60M raised by 500-backed startups, two acquisitions, and more The shortest month of the year has brought 500-backed startups an impressive amount of... Ching Yee Ho February 28, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #442: This week’s stories on US$11.3M raised for super apps & small businesses, sustainable space tech, and more This week, 500-backed startups were all about increasing access and affordability. Appboxo is making... Ching Yee Ho February 18, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #441: Appboxo raises US$7M to help developers build super apps; HappyFresh helps SEA households be more efficient with ‘dark’ stores; Dawaai combats counterfeit medications in Pakistan Developing quick and easy solutions 500-backed Appboxo has raised US$7 million in a Series... Ching Yee Ho February 17, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #404: This week’s stories on inclusive employment in Singapore, better financial services for freelancers and more 500-backed startups are creating employment opportunities in the region. Super app Grab partnered with... Ching Yee Ho December 24, 2021 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #379: This week’s stories on over US$50M raised by Neuron Mobility, Carousell, Glife & Clinikk and more This week, four 500-backed startups secure over US$50 million in funding for sustainable transport,... Ching Yee Ho November 19, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #375: Carousell bags US$10M from Temasek investment firm; HappyFresh expands reach with Lippo Group partnership; Bukalapak on democratizing the e-commerce space Ramping up recommerce Heliconia Capital, an investment firm under Temasek, has invested US$10 million... Ching Yee Ho November 15, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #356: This week’s stories on Curlec’s 400% pandemic growth, Una Brands’ mission of 100 acquisitions & more Riding on its enormous growth seen over the pandemic, fintech startup Curlec is in... Ching Yee Ho October 15, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #351: This week’s stories on fundraises and fintech news from Kredivo, Friz, ICS, Finaxar & more This week, 500-backed fintech startups made headlines. Indonesia’s Kredivo secured more investment as it... Ching Yee Ho October 8, 2021 · 2 min read