{"id":5130,"date":"2024-06-28T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-27T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=5130"},"modified":"2024-06-26T12:05:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T04:05:02","slug":"daily-markup-1018-top-stories-in-june-on-us33m-raised-for-human-and-pet-food-four-500-backed-founders-featured-on-tatler-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=5130","title":{"rendered":"Daily Markup #1018: Top stories in June on US$33M raised for human and pet food, four 500-backed founders featured on Tatler, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fish, farming, and furry friends \u2014 this month, funding is all about food. eFishery netted a green and social loan to empower more fish farmers, FarMart raised US$2.8M to increase food security with lower carbon emissions, and Notti bags US$500K to create high-quality pet food for dogs and cats across Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missed our last highlights issue? Check it out <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup999\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-us.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXdOBgVpSOtfOykpfM7vgebjyoM2nBhnAj-OxoiIWB40FH5Mykr7B0nMg6q14uQ6rMlPgYBhWejcvsELoUc6fd9MON71bmi0JEZWBPIKwkLDOhThRGY2b0hXEbtjYBmDe6Y0TNJC2Dcc2PxTwIkHz6jhxryQ?key=jZci1kQrqmjpl-gYcidUPg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/fresh-vegetables-and-fish-on-cutting-board-in-kitchen-3952055\/\">Ksenia Chernaya<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1003\">eFishery<\/a> reels in US$30M green and social loan from HSBC to expand fleet of AIoT-powered eFeeders for small-scale fish farmers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1002\">FarMart<\/a> raises US$2.8M to supercharge efforts towards a carbon-efficient supply chain for a food-secure world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1015\">Notti<\/a> bags US$500K to improve pet health with premium quality food; reaching more pet lovers in Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1004\">iMotorbike, Involve Asia, Prefer, and Qarbotech<\/a> co-founders honored on Tatler\u2019s 2024 Gen.T Leaders of Tomorrow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1010\">Merkle Science<\/a> acquires Miami startup that aims to be the ultimate line of defense for crypto using real-time technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1011\">Kata.ai<\/a> joins forces with Google Cloud and Metrodata to develop more adaptive and intuitive chatbots powered by Gen AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1008\">Transcelestial<\/a> overcomes harsh marine conditions to provide reliable and uninterrupted superfast Internet in Taiwan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1006\">Grab<\/a> and OpenAI to develop AI solutions to improve accessibility, customer service, and mapping for Grab users and employees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1016\">Haulio<\/a> and Matchlog partner to deliver lower carbon emissions and increase logistics efficiency across Southeast Asia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1007\">Dagangan<\/a> taps into community education and direct partnerships to uplift warung owners in rural Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1000\">Mercu<\/a>\u2019s AI-powered solution shortens Decathlon\u2019s hiring time from 30 days to just 7, saving hundreds of hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1013\">Qarbotech<\/a> one of top winners at AIM Startup Pitch Competition in Abu Dhabi; showcased SE Asia\u2019s agritech to a global audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1001\">NewCampus<\/a>\u2019 evolution from championing alternative career paths to investing in education businesses, all in the name of good<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1017\">Aerodyne<\/a> Founder &amp; CEO Kamarul believes in the power of technology to alleviate inequality and hardships for people globally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1009\">abillion<\/a>\u2019s 12 million+ users is just the beginning of the team\u2019s journey to make sustainable living a way of life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/dailymarkup1012\">Carsome<\/a> on the importance of maintaining the startup mindset to remain agile and responsive, 9 years on<\/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\/3L2V765\">Glimmer<\/a> Founder &amp; CEO Jaron Gilinsky shares how agencies and brands can ensure their creatives rise above the level of soulless robot-made content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn more about how <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3XCZahg\">Wallex<\/a> is designed to deliver greater speed, support, and savings for businesses looking to better manage their cross-border payments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find out how a LinkedIn comment led Keyee Yap of <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3UWRyo2\">Notti<\/a> to secure seed funding for her premium pet food startup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fish, farming, and furry friends \u2014 this month, funding is all about food. eFishery netted a green and social loan to empower more fish farmers, FarMart raised US$2.8M to increase food security with lower carbon emissions, and Notti bags US$500K to create high-quality pet food for dogs and cats across Southeast Asia. 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