{"id":4421,"date":"2023-08-31T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T16:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=4421"},"modified":"2023-08-27T14:42:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T06:42:21","slug":"daily-markup-820-top-stories-in-august-on-500-backed-companies-bringing-more-convenience-and-access-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=4421","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #820: Top stories in August on 500-backed companies bringing more convenience and access, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/bruce-mars-FWVMhUa_wbY-unsplash-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@brucemars?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> bruce mars<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/FWVMhUa_wbY?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\"> Unsplash<\/a>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Offering greater covenience and access was what 500-backed companies excelled at this month! Carousell is providing new buyer\/seller protection, door-to-door delivery options, and flexible car subscriptions directly in their app. Grab launched GrabFood Dine-in to make eating out with loved ones hassle-free and affordable. Congratulations to Dinari for raising US$7.5M seed to enable Web3 natives access to securities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t miss Christine\u2019s interview with Ed Ludlow from Bloomberg TV where she reflects on the perspectives that have shaped 500 Global\u2019s strategy as we celebrated our 13th anniversary!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Missed our last highlights issue? Check it out <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup797\"><strong><em>here<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup810\">Christine<\/a> shares 500 Global\u2019s evolution to a multi-stage VC firm, new opportunities around the world, and why a portfolio of global companies provide valuable insights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=4381\">Dinari <\/a>raises US$7.5M to provide crypto natives &amp; investors blockchain-backed access to stocks like Apple or Tesla<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup798\">Grab <\/a>acquires Singapore\u2019s 3rd largest taxi operator with over 2,500 cars to increase the speed you get a ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=4390\">WORQ<\/a> partners with MDEC to turn Malaysia into the destination of choice for global digital nomads<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=4395\">ION Mobility<\/a>\u2019s M1-S set to be electric motorcycle with highest local content in Indonesia; open for test rides and pre-orders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup808\">Escavox<\/a> enables Australia\u2019s Pi\u00f1ata Farms to deliver fresh premium berries and mangoes by tracking precise conditions from farm to market<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup808\">FarMart<\/a> launches Saudabook to modernize and automate India\u2019s food processing &amp; manufacturing industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup809\">Carousell<\/a> rolls out Buyer Protection services to create secure \u2018eCommerce-like\u2019 experience for buyers and sellers, with payment protection and door-to-door delivery options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup819\">Gilmour Space<\/a> partners Neumann Space to develop a propulsion system for large satellites of up to 500kg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup817\">eFishery<\/a> plans to expand across Asia and Middle East, determined to meet global food demands through aquaculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup802\">abillion <\/a>founder Vikas Garg shares how the 2016 US election drove his passion to use social media for good<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=4387\">Grab<\/a> introduces GrabFood Dine-in to bring users convenience and affordability when eating out with friends &amp; family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup803\">Halogen Capital<\/a> aims to bring Shariah-compliant crypto investing into the mainstream for individual and institutional investors&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup804\">First Move<\/a> aims to deploy pre-seed funding of up to USD100,000 to founders in days instead of months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup805\">Gnowbe<\/a> acquires Differ to integrate AI seamlessly into its macro-learning platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup799\">Bukalapak<\/a> supports small shop owners outside main cities, increasing their income by up to 10x<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup800\">Carousell<\/a> partners with Carzuno to launch car subscriptions in Singapore for eco-conscious drivers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup818\">Ubuntu Tribe <\/a>tokenize gold to provide universal affordable access to the asset through technology for shared prosperity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other stories you may have missed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3EghHEY\">Carousell<\/a> records 67% revenue growth in FY2022 with over half coming from classifieds advertising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/45LcQaB\">VTF<\/a> partners with Taylor\u2019s University to launch first student-led metaverse fashion show&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3EcaZjq\">Merkle Science<\/a> partners Resonance Security to reinforce and promote the importance of smart contracts, blockchain, and code audits<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/45q6Ggq\">Involve Asia<\/a> partners Fave to expand its network of merchants for users in Singapore and Malaysia to enhance savings on their Fave transactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Offering greater covenience and access was what 500-backed companies excelled at this month! 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