Daily Markup #635: Laka partnership enables sustainable way for UK cyclists to upgrade their bikes to the latest models, and more from this week New rides, anytime Stories you may have missed this week: Ching Yee Ho November 18, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #610: Why LottieFiles chose to set up in Malaysia, how the team secured 100K+ clients globally, and more from this week Tip the scales in your favor For a 5-year-old company, animation platform LottieFiles has recorded some impressive feats. The... Ching Yee Ho October 14, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #561: This week’s stories on US$56.5M raised for proptech & better ecommerce in Southeast Asia, and more Buying and selling houses, everyday goods, and preloved items in Southeast Asia gets easier from here, thanks to 500-backed... Ching Yee Ho August 5, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #551: This week’s stories on seed funding raised for poultry farming, US$2M donated to animal sanctuaries, and more Food, food, food: we’re definitely seeing a theme in the headlines made by 500-backed... Ching Yee Ho July 22, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #511: This week’s stories on Prenetics’ Nasdaq listing, over US$30M raised for healthcare, foodtech, metaverse-building and more It’s an exciting week for 500-backed startups across Southeast Asia! Prenetics became Hong Kong’s... Ching Yee Ho May 27, 2022 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #509: 500 Global backs metaverse builder VTF; EST co-produces films for Asia; Gilmour Space develops 3D-printed liquid rocket engine Expanding brands in the Metaverse Looking for a way to connect more deeply with... Ching Yee Ho May 25, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #506: This week’s stories on Finku & Kredivo’s pledge to the unbanked; ION Mobility, abillion & Grab’s sustainability push, and more For 500-backed startups, fintech is not just about access to credit. As Finku and... Ching Yee Ho May 20, 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 #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