{"id":3602,"date":"2022-09-30T08:55:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-30T00:55:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=3602"},"modified":"2022-10-05T21:01:30","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T13:01:30","slug":"daily-markup-600-top-stories-in-september-on-500-backed-companies-on-forbes-asia-100-to-watch-us46m-raised-for-drone-tech-and-fb-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=3602","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #600: Top stories in September on 500-backed companies on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch, US$46M+ raised for drone tech and F&amp;B, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September was a successful one for 500-backed companies, filled with many reasons to celebrate! In our 600th issue, read about the 4 companies that raised over US$46M to improve drone technology, F&amp;B, retail, supply chain &amp; logistics, and the 6 companies featured on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/KdrmMUEFGPj_R395VwtJBeV8KPrOMRinnfxoa5BlVEfS2Up94flVEI28zx3lFwkhlLG2-Jnbx9rvbPukrN8SEx-y9D5bQyr4mNHN8YMpDPST2ARq_QdALzZZFt0ZVoj5hV9pa20ZjBR6I8f5F96xVvF0wwb6G-C1lgRYugcZH-QFdmjJI7eQIptz3g\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption>Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/lots-of-numbers-1314543\/\">Black ice from Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup581\">Homage, Merkle Science, Una Brands, PeopleFund, Spaceship, and Workmate<\/a> on Forbes Asia 100 to Watch<\/li><li>Malaysia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup599\">Aerodyne<\/a> raises US$30M to bring cutting-edge drone tech to Europe, Africa, Latin America, and South Asia<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup596\">StoreHub<\/a> raises US$13.5M to help restaurateurs and retailers succeed through automation and enhanced efficiency<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup593\">Glife Technologies<\/a> lands US$3M to build a better food future for Southeast Asians<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup597\">Cargobase<\/a> secures growth financing; ready to fight supply chain challenges with better tech and customer experience in new places<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup588\">Nas Academy<\/a> and YGG launch Web3 Metaversity to teach future skills and uncover new income opportunities<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup589\">Bukalapak<\/a> and Standard Chartered launch BukaTabungan, a fully paperless service for the underbanked in Indonesia<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup580\">Lingokids<\/a> launches new podcast to help kids learn 21st-century skills within and beyond the classroom<\/li><li>GXS Bank, Singapore\u2019s first digital bank by <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup586\">Grab<\/a> and Singtel, launches savings account with up to 1.58% annual interest rates<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup587\">Cargobase<\/a> builds the world\u2019s first Autonomous Transport Management System to help businesses go digital affordably<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup594\">abillion<\/a> is distributing wealth to advocates of sustainability through social media<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup591\">Khailee Ng<\/a> on Southeast Asia\u2019s healthtech trends in 2022<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup577\">YAS MicroInsurance<\/a> provides on-demand protection for modern lifestyles; aims to cover more activities &amp; sports<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup576\">RedDoorz<\/a> banks on domestic tourism, expanding its hotel network by 2,000 inns in SE Asia<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup582\">Peddlr<\/a> empowers neighborhood stores to offer financial services to the unbanked in the Philippines<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup592\">CrediLinq<\/a> wants to improve lives through financial education and inclusion<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup585\">Transcelestial<\/a> builds shoebox-sized devices to shoot lasers in space for better connectivity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other stories you may have missed this month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fhzbYo\">ArtWallSt<\/a> was featured on Tech Collective for the team\u2019s work in bridging the gap between Web2 and Web3 through the minting of NFTs.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3SoRyJN\">Haulio<\/a> Co-founders Alvin Ea and Sebastian Shen shared their ambition of setting world-class standards in logistics tech in Southeast Asia.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3fs5qUZ\">Gilmour Space<\/a> signed an agreement with Inmarsat to support space launches from Australia.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/yhoo.it\/3risEzm\">Prenetics<\/a> announced its financial results for Q2 2022, posting a revenue of US$51.7M.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3BWymf8\">Neuron Mobility<\/a> expanded Canberra\u2019s riding area, enabling more riders to commute, travel, and explore.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>September was a successful one for 500-backed companies, filled with many reasons to celebrate! 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