{"id":2980,"date":"2022-02-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2980"},"modified":"2022-02-17T16:50:45","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T08:50:45","slug":"daily-markup-442-this-weeks-stories-on-us11-3m-raised-for-super-apps-small-businesses-sustainable-space-tech-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2980","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #442: This week\u2019s stories on US$11.3M raised for super apps &amp; small businesses, sustainable space tech, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This week, 500-backed startups were all about increasing access and affordability. Appboxo is making it easy for any developer, even with limited resources, to build super apps; HappyFresh is doubling down on \u2018dark stores\u2019 to help households restock on groceries efficiently; and Pandai\u2019s edtech solution for underserved students won a challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Missed last week\u2019s round up? Check it out <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup437\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/qSAV_3gSOEW8kvoOq_jHv1oSw0IArEIWtA2sAn6Io5I_wiuAN3zKX6R4jAzo9Jtp2ik0IwPj6s2LNc3n47XBdOpD5wDblP9S4dyE85gHABgYy16N9gCYe6GyHvcsFgpKCoFSMfYH\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@anniespratt?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Annie Spratt<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup441\">Appboxo bags US$7M to help developers build super apps<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup439\">Peddlr raises US$4.3M to reach 1 million Filipino MSMEs<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup440\">Aliena to launch sustainable microsatellite that leaves no debris<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup441\">HappyFresh helps SEA households run more efficiently with dark stores<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup441\">Dawaai combats counterfeit medications in Pakistan<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup438\">Neuron Mobility integrates with Google Maps for a better user experience<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup438\">Carsome completes acquisition of iCar Asia to strengthen ecosystem<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup439\">Pandai wins challenge for its accessible &amp; affordable edtech solution<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup439\">Bukalapak\u2019s mission to advance financial inclusion in Indonesia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup440\">Aerodyne finds success in solving real-world problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup440\">Gilmour Space system to improve launch operations &amp; lower cost<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup438\">Parcel Perform rebrands to reflect its 3-year high growth<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other stories you may have missed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rideneuron.com\/\">Neuron Mobility<\/a> is expanding to its sixth council in Adelaide, Australia, where it has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rideneuron.com\/neuron-given-the-green-light-to-launch-e-scooters-in-the-city-of-unley\/\">launched a fleet of safety e-scooters<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/usefriz.com\/\">Friz<\/a> partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/usefriz_we-are-thrilled-to-announce-that-we-have-activity-6892289304668778496-khrU\/\">Ravenry<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/usefriz_the-future-of-work-is-flexible-for-this-activity-6893738856663855104-nz5c\/\">Deskimo<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/usefriz_we-are-super-happy-for-this-partnership-because-activity-6894942576605036544-_UNO\/\">Novi Health<\/a> to improve the welfare of freelancers and digital entrepreneurs.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/yas.io\/\">YAS MicroInsurance<\/a> celebrates a milestone &#8211; they reached <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/posts\/yas-microinsurance_yasmicroinsurance-everymomentmatters-insurtech-activity-6897840352657584128-ah5i\/\">over 20,000 policies activated<\/a> earlier this week!<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This week, 500-backed startups were all about increasing access and affordability. 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