Daily Markup #415: Aerodyne makes strategic investment in AI & analytics firm; Your Super named 25th fastest-growing US private company; Grab partners with JakLingko to optimize Jakarta public transport Reaching new heights 500-backed drone startup Aerodyne Group has committed to a strategic investment... Ching Yee Ho January 10, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #414: This week’s stories on US$2M raised for K-12 learning, startups uplifting ex-offenders & fish farmers, and more This week, 500-backed startups are all about learning. Edtech platform Pandai raises US$2 million... Ching Yee Ho January 7, 2022 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #412: Movel AI eyes ramping up robotics adoption in Taiwan; ION Mobility’s e-motorbike offers efficiency stats via app; Grab to acquire premium supermarket chain Jaya Grocer Going places 500-backed Singapore-based startup Movel AI believes it can ramp up the adoption... Ching Yee Ho January 5, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #409: Top stories in December on over US$24M raised for sustainability, automating F&B businesses, digitizing the haulage sector & more The last month of 2021 records important wins for sustainability. abillion bags US$10 million... Ching Yee Ho December 31, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #407: Boxgreen gives people & ‘ugly’ fruits second chances; Neuron Mobility removed 480t of CO2 emissions in Australia; Lazada merchants offer same-day delivery with Grab Zero waste 500-backed startup Boxgreen, known for healthy snacks, launched a beverage brand called... Ching Yee Ho December 29, 2021 · 2 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 #402: Grab to provide opportunities for 400 special needs students; Neuron Mobility to create 50 jobs for Tasmanians; Carousell boosts support for SMEs in Hong Kong Equal opportunity 500-backed super app Grab has signed a two-year partnership with Singapore social... Ching Yee Ho December 22, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #400: Kredivo makes IKEA dream home more accessible; Friz offers freelancers greater financial freedom; VulcanPost’s four 500-backed startups to watch in 2022 Installing dream homes IKEA shoppers can ‘buy now pay later’ on the IKEA Indonesia... Ching Yee Ho December 20, 2021 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #399: This week’s stories on US$10M raised for sustainable living, car affordability & road safety campaigns, and more The plant-based movement gets a boost this week with an injection of US$10 million... Ching Yee Ho December 17, 2021 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #396: Carsome & Grab campaign to benefit over 100,000 drivers; Escavox prepares for a ~US$3.5M funding round; AUS expects Indian drone market to hit up to US$4B Boosting ownership Two 500-backed startups – used car marketplace Carsome and super app Grab... Ching Yee Ho December 14, 2021 · 2 min read