{"id":2989,"date":"2022-02-22T13:29:26","date_gmt":"2022-02-22T05:29:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2989"},"modified":"2022-02-22T13:29:27","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T05:29:27","slug":"daily-markup-444-jeff-bezos-invests-in-lummo-to-accelerate-its-expansion-in-southeast-asia-laka-partners-decathlon-to-prevent-bike-thefts-with-hidden-gps-chip-worqs-productive-spaces-brin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=2989","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #444: Jeff Bezos invests in Lummo to accelerate its expansion in Southeast Asia; Laka partners Decathlon to prevent bike thefts with hidden GPS chip; WORQ\u2019s productive spaces bring innovators together"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh5.googleusercontent.com\/iM2UsmrCFSnR_R9j-9AysUBvlOL7RhwmCKPUI2CPm-Ejv-kFXpUVE8n3lI0smLApZnMxYdoTCtBK1-aTTIVspWqx_cUnTjykSa4kRRkd0kV0l0VMwkXHmy5JrOHm9HkEWJIY2-nw\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: ETtech<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Securing a significant investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>500-backed startup <a href=\"https:\/\/bukukas.co.id\">Lummo<\/a> (formerly known as BukuKas) recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/bukukas-lummo-funding-series-c-278033\/\">closed a US$80 million Series C funding round<\/a>, and one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/jeff-bezos-lummo-281627\/\">participating investors is Jeff Bezos\u2019s personal investment firm<\/a>, Bezos Expeditions.<\/li><li>The fresh capital will go towards hiring more technology, product management, and design talents to support their team in Indonesia and India.<\/li><li>\u201cThe investment will strengthen Lummo\u2019s efforts to further build on our direct-to-consumer product offerings and deliver greater value to entrepreneurs and businesses in Indonesia,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.entrepreneur.com\/article\/418921\">said Krishnan Menon<\/a>, co-founder and CEO of Lummo.<\/li><li>\u00a0The startup plans to strengthen its product offerings through technological innovations such as chat commerce, custom domains and website, as well as personalized features for branding.<\/li><li>Read the full story in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dealstreetasia.com\/stories\/jeff-bezos-lummo-281627\/\">DealStreetAsia<\/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\/TDJHOjoyu6BaGdxCqanx_yr9V5Z1uduzY3oI717R9RptTvGv665rmtdVxHSitna3zNa5TLbGJ5LrqQxW_hS7AcNvQ3hJByh5cH79bo9i82fpSwqTpvoU1KM-AoJmriRkbAcGrSgz\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: NieuwsFiets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ringing in a new era of safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Over 22,000 people reported their electric bikes were stolen in the Netherlands last year. 500-backed insurtech startup <a href=\"https:\/\/laka.co\/\">Laka<\/a> is on the case, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikebiz.com\/bike-insurance-company-laka-partners-with-decathlon-to-deter-thieves-with-new-connected-tech-solution\/\">striking a partnership with global sports retailer Decathlon<\/a>.<\/li><li>Together, they aim to beat bike thieves by launching an anti-theft system on Decathlon\u2019s new connected electric bikes. The hidden GPS chip allows owners to connect their bikes to their smartphones and get the precise location of their bikes.<\/li><li>Bike owners will receive a notification when someone touches their bike or when the bike is moving without their knowledge.<\/li><li>Laka\u2019s insurance covers the tracking and recovery of a stolen bike by a specialist recovery company. If the bike can\u2019t be found, Laka will provide a full bike replacement to customers.<\/li><li>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bikebiz.com\/bike-insurance-company-laka-partners-with-decathlon-to-deter-thieves-with-new-connected-tech-solution\/\">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:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/FFTk71FJnTdGchgPbBUUjYtBGBuDDhBSO-8w8ubA_PyWOAKfhw56cSb6VxUcSezI_57gW2d-XaKZ6WZycQrnGmOOSj1Wftci_UzA1QaWjwxvEJ2ZcI-cus3pp8qPoeaZdU9CnipS\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>Credit: Tech Collective<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bringing innovators together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A productivity community &#8211; that\u2019s what 500-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/worq.space\">WORQ<\/a> calls itself.\u00a0<\/li><li>\u201c[Our] vision is to create a world where people and community prosper by working together,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/technode.global\/2022\/02\/14\/community-is-crucial-to-driving-innovation-says-worq-coworking-spaces-stephanie-ping-origin-innovation-awards-qa\/\">says founder and CEO Stephanie Ping<\/a>. \u201cWe are creating the largest and most productive coworking community by taking care of all your workplace needs and facilitating a deeper connection,\u201d she added. \u201cWe believe that by improving the productivity of entrepreneurs, freelancers and businesses we can have a significant impact on the economy.\u201d<\/li><li>To maintain this sense of community in the age of a pandemic, WORQ launched the SPARQ app, which acts as a digital community manager that works 24\/7 to connect people with collaboration opportunities.<\/li><li>The app gives people access to a support system. \u201cWe believe in the power of leveraging networks, embracing diversity, and most importantly, the impact of genuine and lasting human connection,\u201d Stephanie concluded.<\/li><li>Read the full interview in <a href=\"https:\/\/technode.global\/2022\/02\/14\/community-is-crucial-to-driving-innovation-says-worq-coworking-spaces-stephanie-ping-origin-innovation-awards-qa\/\">TechNode Global<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Securing a significant investment 500-backed startup Lummo (formerly known as BukuKas) recently closed a US$80 million Series C funding round, and one of the participating investors is Jeff Bezos\u2019s personal investment firm, Bezos Expeditions. 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