Daily Markup #1102: Pomelo branches out to serve shoppers in Cambodia and the Philippines; eyeing Vietnam, the Middle East, and India next A fruitful venture Ching Yee Ho October 24, 2024 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #671: Top stories in December 2022 and January 2023 on funding in decentralized finance, expansion of SEA startups, and more In a blink of an eye, the first month of 2023 comes to an end! In today’s monthly issue,... Ching Yee Ho January 31, 2023 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #553: Fairbanc raises US$4.8M to offer fast credit; Kredivo & DBS to reach millions more users; Shoppers love going offline with Pomelo Fast-moving credit for fast-moving goods Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) as a payment option has gained traction among consumers,... Ching Yee Ho July 26, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #526: This week’s stories on mobility making headlines & positive environmental impact, and more Transport comes in all shapes and sizes; they bring us to places, and this... Ching Yee Ho June 17, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #525: Pomelo makes sustainability fashionable; Cargobase seizes the ‘Mexican Momentum’; Aliena wins space propulsion contest Making eco-consciousness fashionable 500-backed Pomelo wants to normalize sustainable initiatives in fashion. And change... Ching Yee Ho June 16, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #521: This week’s stories on US$6.6M in funding for social commerce, better healthcare for the underserved, and more Topping the news this week is Dagangan’s US$6.6M Pre-Series B to expand its social... Ching Yee Ho June 10, 2022 · 1 min read
Daily Markup #519: Althea launches Gen Z skincare line; Pomelo makes game-changing move in fashion; Parcel Perform delivers with machine learning Beauty that doesn’t break the bank Ever tried purchasing Korean skincare products outside of... Ching Yee Ho June 8, 2022 · 3 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... Ching Yee Ho May 13, 2022 · 2 min read
Daily Markup #497: Carsome buys into fun & engagement; Transcelestial beats 200+ in HPE challenge; Pomelo helps fashion thrive with tech Gearing up for more fun Congratulations are in order for 500-backed Carsome! The company... Ching Yee Ho May 9, 2022 · 3 min read
Daily Markup #481: This week’s stories on Glife’s acquisitions, Una Brands’ US$100M investment, and more Some of us eat to live; others live to eat. Yet, we can all... Ching Yee Ho April 15, 2022 · 2 min read