Daily Markup #663: John Tan of Saturday Kids & Doyobi on why education today is ‘absurd’ and the lessons he learned as an angel investor On learning & unlearning Ching Yee Ho January 17, 2023 · 2 min read
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... Ching Yee Ho May 13, 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 and Sunway Innovation Labs launched... Ching Yee Ho April 22, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #484: Parenting podcast reveals honest stories; Dagangan uplifts communities to succeed; Doyobi teaches kids the 6 Cs of the 21st century Highs & lows of entrepreneurship and parenting Many of us know Looi Qin En... Ching Yee Ho April 20, 2022 · 4 min read
Daily Markup #424: This week’s stories on Aliena deploying lightweight engine via SpaceX program, Haulio raising US$7M, and more 500-backed startups are going places. In Singapore, Aliena’s lightweight engine is deployed into space... Ching Yee Ho January 21, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #365: Top stories in October on FarMart, Ion Mobility, Pandorum, Doyobi & Friz securing over US$25M in funding and more It’s a big month for 500-backed startups. Five 500-backed startups secure over US$25 million... Ching Yee Ho October 29, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #361: FarMart bags US$10M for unlocking food supply chain; Pandorum closes US$4.8M for organ repair technology; Doyobi lands US$2.8M to serve STEM educators Reaping the rewards 500-backed agritech startup FarMart has bagged US$10 million in a Series... Ching Yee Ho October 25, 2021 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #336: This week’s stories on the 500-backed startups and founders leading the way to the future & more This week, a total of 17 500-backed founders and executives have been honored for... Ching Yee Ho September 17, 2021 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #335: The 500-backed trailblazing entrepreneurs making a positive impact; The six women leaders in 500-backed emerging startups; eFishery keeps it fresh for farmers with new partnership The changemakers The Gen.T list is out, and several 500-backed founders made the cut... Ching Yee Ho September 15, 2021 · 3 min read