{"id":2743,"date":"2021-11-16T07:10:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-16T07:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2743"},"modified":"2021-11-16T07:10:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-16T07:10:10","slug":"daily-markup-376-neuron-mobility-lands-us30m-sees-significant-international-growth-how-ohmnilabs-is-making-the-return-to-the-office-safer-grab-on-getting-to-the-next-stage-with-the-super-app-str","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2743","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #376: Neuron Mobility lands US$30M, sees significant international growth; How OhmniLabs is making the return to the office safer; Grab on getting to the next stage with the super app strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/1M-lGKK-lgCaTaoSmVPdpXizjFK2k7Cni2eknXb00_Fpbi9OtBY3PhNpEdNlGqTz5--_ZdBxinZniR-RnSHODzerPN9oZqGeEHuBO0lfDViMJlEThquukDfD6myWQA7mOoJ77_6q\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Neuron Mobility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Greasing the wheels<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed e-scooter startup <a href=\"http:\/\/rideneuron.com\/\">Neuron Mobility<\/a> has raised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/neuron-mobility-gsr-square-peg-269747\/\">at least US$30 million<\/a> from returning investors GSR Ventures and Square Peg Capital.<\/li><li>The startup last raised <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2020\/09\/29\/e-scooter-startup-neuron-mobility-adds-12m-to-its-series-a-for-expansion-in-australia-and-new-zealand\/\">US$12 million in September 2020<\/a>, closing its Series A funding round at US$30.5 million.<\/li><li>\u201cNeuron has experienced significant international growth over the last 12 months, expanding into new cities in Australia and New Zealand, while also launching in Korea, the United Kingdom, and Canada,\u201d a representative from Neuron Mobility said.\u2019<\/li><li>Earlier this month, the startup announced it will be <a href=\"https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2021\/11\/03\/e-scooter-company-neuron-trials-1500-scooters-that-can-detect-and-correct-unsafe-riding\/\">trialing 1,500 e-scooters<\/a> upgraded to detect dangerous and inconsiderate driving such as aggressive swerving, curb jumping, and sidewalk riding. The e-scooter will \u2018speak\u2019 to the rider, guiding them to correct their behavior.<\/li><li>Read the full article on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/neuron-mobility-gsr-square-peg-269747\/\">DealStreetAsia<\/a>. A subscription may be required.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/Htdt6HVW9Ct2UVmvodef9et5H6sESYO2n7TVuaiNlype_67vnjzB_DlrEnduKZ-erQkNeaSTJn_WYVztCV-HG4rjuXupouT2AjaWy8wwdmzPzvuk06CeRSaiv9hp0ZjM0iebSbOM\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: OhmniLabs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Creating safe spaces<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Co-founder and CEO Thuc Vu of 500-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmnilabs.com\/\">OhmniLabs<\/a> discussed how its telepresence robots are playing a role in the <a href=\"https:\/\/cheddar.com\/media\/ohmnilabs-ceo-on-how-robots-are-shaping-our-daily-lives\">return to the office<\/a>.<\/li><li>\u201cRobots will enable people to have similar interactions and communication like before,\u201d he said, adding it can bring back spontaneous \u2018water cooler\u2019 conversations with co-workers.<\/li><li>He also shared that the startup launched <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmnilabs.com\/products\/ohmniclean-uvc-disinfection-robot\/\">OhmniClean<\/a>, a robot that uses UV light for disinfection. This method has been proven by the World Health Organization (WHO) as an effective and chemical-free way to kill COVID and other pathogens.<\/li><li>According to the startup, the robot takes less than 15 minutes to disinfect a 3,000 sq ft space, significantly reducing labor and capital costs compared to manual cleaning or stationary UV units.<\/li><li>Watch the full interview <a href=\"https:\/\/cheddar.com\/media\/ohmnilabs-ceo-on-how-robots-are-shaping-our-daily-lives\">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\/cFue5vc9fcqBGxRh4ULhusu1QXYvwjHrajP68qinCWS9vMRoOJK2Av1-s0h-7Q9liCRcgM1pvr1KlewX6gmuu1mk0g68yRkvzEXEDxaXGdN8A14sOnLOqXd7w097bg7KKVdE_0ND\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Forbes Asia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u201cStop thinking it\u2019s business as usual,\u201d co-founder and group CEO of 500-backed <a href=\"http:\/\/grab.com\">Grab<\/a> Anthony Tan said to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jessicatan\/2021\/11\/02\/anthony-tan-drives-regional-superapp-grab-ahead-with-fintech-other-moves\/?sh=36e4de2ec046\">Forbes Asia<\/a> on the startup\u2019s successful pivot over the pandemic.<\/li><li>He shared that Grab converted over 140,000 drivers into food delivery partners in a short period of time. He credits this flexibility to its super app strategy.<\/li><li>Grab has also found traction in various other verticals. In 2020, in partnership with Singtel, it was granted a digital banking license in Singapore. According to the startup, its Singapore digibank is expected to roll out in the second quarter of 2022.<\/li><li>In 2018, Grab launched GrabAds, its marketing and advertising unit. The unit grew over sixfold from last year\u2019s quarter.<\/li><li>Read the full interview on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/jessicatan\/2021\/11\/02\/anthony-tan-drives-regional-superapp-grab-ahead-with-fintech-other-moves\/?sh=36e4de2ec046\">Forbes<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Greasing the wheels 500-backed e-scooter startup Neuron Mobility has raised at least US$30 million from returning investors GSR Ventures and Square Peg Capital. 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