{"id":2512,"date":"2021-08-19T07:10:12","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2512"},"modified":"2021-08-19T07:10:16","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:10:16","slug":"daily-markup-317-rara-delivery-bags-us3-25m-for-same-day-delivery-service-tech-in-asia-workshop-for-founders-by-vishal-harnal-three-500-backed-startups-make-the-forbes-asia-100-to-watch-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2512","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #317: RaRa Delivery bags US$3.25M for same-day delivery service; Tech In Asia workshop for founders by Vishal Harnal; Three 500-backed startups make the Forbes Asia 100 to Watch list"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/r9NMSufjSc0hGkNBZh2hkSRN4imEipVzWOg0OQH5sQGu5hrUlLHtU8PfNZUyg6-jLR9Qx4VenLVKfvP6fU7WPiHWbgkcRt63tqOiHRWs_NMryKgJjFVoxelqGIYrytr-4ahHeRGu\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: RaRa Delivery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Delivering at another level<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed logistics startup <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rara.delivery\/\">RaRa Delivery<\/a> has <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/08\/17\/rara-delivery-gets-3-25m-for-its-ambitious-on-demand-delivery-plans-in-indonesia\/?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMKSRo5wKWB6IrkHtJMUYDU9mjC3JUyP85yEGBM65gowX4DFvBBAx8MSMvg8UMwHqQk1CY_TToHAiWjykq42rk7ivPnEnWVWGQpjL1SIt-YHp2iROSxp8-sQezpseffvfOzg90KH7IHQBthnrbqZghTMFkUekEG5efKTNxxlONs3\">raised US$3.25 million in seed funding<\/a> led by Sequoia Capital India\u2019s Surge program and East Ventures.<\/li><li>Its goal? To offer same-day deliveries in Indonesia without burning cash like many on-demand logistics providers. It will use the fresh funding to expand its product offerings.<\/li><li>The batching engine is a proprietary innovation that was created as a more scalable and sustainable alternative. It batches orders and optimizes delivery routes based on data like real-time traffic information.<\/li><li>According to RaRa Delivery, its daily order volume has grown 15 times over the past year. It plans to focus on Tier 1 cities in Indonesia before expanding into smaller cities and covering all of Indonesia within a couple of years. Then the startup plans to expand into other countries.<\/li><li>Read the full article on TechCrunch <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/08\/17\/rara-delivery-gets-3-25m-for-its-ambitious-on-demand-delivery-plans-in-indonesia\/?guccounter=1&amp;guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&amp;guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMKSRo5wKWB6IrkHtJMUYDU9mjC3JUyP85yEGBM65gowX4DFvBBAx8MSMvg8UMwHqQk1CY_TToHAiWjykq42rk7ivPnEnWVWGQpjL1SIt-YHp2iROSxp8-sQezpseffvfOzg90KH7IHQBthnrbqZghTMFkUekEG5efKTNxxlONs3\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/YgtyZ7od5fLwPRCvgAg7BLiXdyj7TVhTUOpiCwVAYOXViHg0-7ryMNIkv_KekXkmq4K9HnJZIesBOhsFv5SCAGqsVQmNFEVPw6yOdJ2ltc9TVCTJu5r_SovRVd26hSm7jfR3WAAF\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Tech In Asia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A leg up for founders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mark your calendars &#8211; on 26 August, Vishal Harnal, Managing Partner at <a href=\"https:\/\/sea.500.co\/new\/\">500 Southeast Asia<\/a> will be leading a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techinasia.com\/events\/workshop-sharpen-strategic-thinking-skills\">Tech In Asia Live workshop for founders<\/a> on how they can sharpen strategic thinking skills.<\/li><li>Vishal will be covering topics such as:<ul><li>How to create your unique strategic-thinking framework<\/li><li>Methodological approaches to break down problems and make strategic decisions<\/li><li>How to operationalize long-term visions to short-term action plans<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>This event is complimentary for Tech in Asia\u2019s Core and Live subscribers. A single pass is available at US$18.90.<\/li><li>For more information and to RSVP, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techinasia.com\/events\/workshop-sharpen-strategic-thinking-skills\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/gNMGYwdRaeqbxm-1UB79veeLl5bdH9KZU7Ibqx0_jzKsEkQDY-dFMKt-6cxzHzUXQQdGM_9r3MhN8mlHdAyi31aeVZWuM3H4t9r7PIZz7kyffJlXWCBbNFzYuKa-Aac9lMFTotOu\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Forbes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Small but formidable<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Forbes published its inaugural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesasiateam\/2021\/08\/09\/forbes-asia-100-to-watch\/?sh=5a629cae3752\">Forbes Asia 100 to Watch<\/a> list, casting a spotlight on notable small companies and startups on the rise across the Asia-Pacific region.<\/li><li>Via nominations from accelerators, incubators, SME advocacy organizations, universities, venture capitalists, and more, 100 were selected from over 900 submissions.<\/li><li>Three 500-backed startups made the list:<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.haulio.io\/\">Haulio<\/a>, a logistics startup that aims to be the Uber of Southeast Asia trucking<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parcelperform.com\/\">Parcel Perform<\/a>, a parcel tracking service for e-commerce companies<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/transcelestial.com\/\">Transcelestial Technologies<\/a>, a tech startup that provides internet connections to underserved and congested areas at a cheaper and faster rate<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Get the full list on Forbes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/forbesasiateam\/2021\/08\/09\/forbes-asia-100-to-watch\/?sh=5a629cae3752\">here<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Delivering at another level 500-backed logistics startup RaRa Delivery has raised US$3.25 million in seed funding led by Sequoia Capital India\u2019s Surge program and East Ventures. 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