{"id":4012,"date":"2023-03-31T11:08:41","date_gmt":"2023-03-31T03:08:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=4012"},"modified":"2023-03-31T11:08:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-31T03:08:42","slug":"daily-markup-714-top-stories-in-march-on-how-500-global-continues-to-lead-new-ways-to-support-the-startup-ecosystem-over-us350m-raised-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=4012","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #714: Top stories in March on how 500 Global continues to lead new ways to support the startup ecosystem, over US$350M raised, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>March has seen a flurry of exciting activities \u2014 from product launches to grand openings and successful fundraises! We joined forces with the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia, Khazanah Nasional, to boost the country\u2019s startup ecosystem, and welcomed new Partners Saemin Ahn, Martin Cu, and Shahril Ibrahim, to continue supporting startups at every stage of growth. Meanwhile, 500-backed companies have raised over US$350M to uplift the underbanked, accelerate regional e-commerce brands, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also <a href=\"https:\/\/sea.500.co\/careers\">actively hiring<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Missed our last highlights issue? Check it out <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup691\"><em>here<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/316800041_520166780127511_3875774042008101863_n-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/316800041_520166780127511_3875774042008101863_n-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/316800041_520166780127511_3875774042008101863_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/316800041_520166780127511_3875774042008101863_n-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/316800041_520166780127511_3875774042008101863_n.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Credit: 500 Global<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup706\">500 Global<\/a> &amp; Khazanah Nasional team up to grow Malaysia\u2019s startup ecosystem under US$1.33B Dana Impak commitment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup697\">500 Global<\/a> doubles down on supporting startups at every stage of growth; actively hiring for 16 roles in Southeast Asia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup710\">Kredivo<\/a> secures US$270M to continue serving the underbanked in Indonesia &amp; Vietnam with BNPL and neobank services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup696\">Una Brands<\/a> bags US$30M pre-Series C to double down on accelerating e-commerce brands in Asia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup711\">OP3N<\/a> closes US$28M Series A to connect creators, chat, and commerce on one user-friendly Web3 stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup695\">SepPure<\/a> secures US$12M for green, reusable oil filtration solution that reduces our reliance on fuels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup705\">99 Group<\/a> lands US$11M Series C extension to boost the convenience of property buying and renting for more people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup701\">Monnai<\/a> secures US$6.5M to generate accurate and relevant customer insights for finance companies globally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup692\">Proglix<\/a> raises US$1.35M to make raw materials shopping easier for Indonesian SMEs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup712\">Gaspack<\/a> raises pre-seed funding to empower comic creators and enthusiasts through Web3 publishing platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup708\">Bukalapak<\/a> aims to help 15M+ businesses turn their trash into treasure through sustainability education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup700\">Aerodyne<\/a> seals 21st global M&amp;A deal with top drone service provider in Italy to further expand their reach worldwide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup699\">Carsome<\/a> activates the phygital experience for convenient, affordable &amp; 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