Daily Markup #449: Aerodyne to create jobs of the future for Malaysians; One year with Neuron Mobility removes 85t of CO2 emissions; FireVisor helps engineers save 37% of their time Flying towards the future 500-backed drone startup Aerodyne Group announced a collaboration that will... Ching Yee Ho March 1, 2022 · 3 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 #447: This week’s stories on funding in fintech & proptech, startups making a positive impact, and more This week, 500-backed fintech and proptech startups got two thumbs up from investors. Lummo’s... Ching Yee Ho February 25, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #446: EST Studios to put Asian films on the global stage; Bukalapak showcases track record in empowering female & microentrepreneurs; Transcelestial brings cost- & time-saving superfast Internet to Singapore A new contender in content A new 500-backed startup, EST Studios, has been launched... Ching Yee Ho February 24, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #445: Urbanmetry raises US$2M to close the property data gap; Wallex acquired by M-DAQ in global expansion plan; EMQ enhances cross-border payments services across South Asia Closing the property data gap 500-backed proptech startup Urbanmetry has secured US$2 million in... Ching Yee Ho February 23, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #444: Jeff Bezos invests in Lummo to accelerate its expansion in Southeast Asia; Laka partners Decathlon to prevent bike thefts with hidden GPS chip; WORQ’s productive spaces bring innovators together Securing a significant investment 500-backed startup Lummo (formerly known as BukuKas) recently closed a... Ching Yee Ho February 22, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #443: Prenetics provides free test kits to underprivileged amid COVID-19 surge; Homage boosts access to home care in Malaysia with significant expansion; First Circle to uplift entrepreneurs in the Philippines through education Committing to community service 500-backed biotech startup Prenetics has teamed up with property conglomerate... Ching Yee Ho February 21, 2022 · 3 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 #440: Aliena to launch sustainable microsatellite that leaves no debris; Aerodyne finds success in solving real-world problems; Gilmour Space system to improve launch operations & lower cost Building a sustainable space 500-backed space tech startup Aliena will be collaborating with five... Ching Yee Ho February 16, 2022 · 3 min read