Daily Markup #501: This week’s stories on acquisitions & investments by Carsome, Carousell & Glife, using tech to drive, thrive, and more This week is all about partnerships and teamwork! Carsome acquired automotive content companies WapCar and AutoFun in its move to make the car ownership... Ching Yee Ho May 13, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #499: Dagangan delivers economic equality to rural areas; Bukalapak spurs positive growth; Aliena puts Singapore on the map for spacetech Delivering equality & better welfare to communities “Improving the welfare of the community has been our focus in running... Ching Yee Ho May 11, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #491: The top stories in April on US$35M raised for farming, startups protecting the planet and more It’s all about F-words in April – food and farming, that is! FarMart and Plant Cartridge raised a total... Ching Yee Ho April 29, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #486: This week’s stories on sustainable solutions & environmental protection, uplifting underserved communities, and more Happy Earth Day! Sustainability is getting extra attention this week from 500-backed startups. Carsome... Ching Yee Ho April 22, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #483: Aliena supports environmental protection; ESPL levels up the gaming experience with NFTs; SOLS Energy empowers indigenous lives Big dreams for tiny satellites Size matters, especially when you’re in space. Satellites are... Ching Yee Ho April 19, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #471: Top stories in March on funds raised for spacetech, fintech, e-commerce, International Women’s Day, and more 500-backed startups are out of this world – literally! Singapore’s Aliena is raising US$10... Ching Yee Ho March 31, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #452: This week’s stories on fundraising for spacetech, owning a stake in sustainability, and more This week brings many firsts for 500-backed startups. Aliena is seeking to raise a... Ching Yee Ho March 4, 2022 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #451: Aliena raising US$10M Series A for first-of-its-kind satellite; Bukalapak launches e-grocery startup AlloFresh; Kredivo to expand in SEA amid planned U.S. listing Advancing spacetech in Singapore Mark Lim (CEO) and George-Cristian Potrivitu (CTO) met at Nanyang... Ching Yee Ho March 3, 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 #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