{"id":5711,"date":"2025-03-28T12:34:24","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T04:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=5711"},"modified":"2025-03-28T12:34:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T04:34:25","slug":"top-stories-in-march-on-funds-raised-for-tech-that-transforms-how-we-build-ai-products-grow-food-approach-healthcare-plus-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailymarkup.com\/?p=5711","title":{"rendered":"Top stories in March on funds raised for tech that transforms how we build AI products, grow food, approach healthcare, plus more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From AI breakthroughs to better farming and healthcare access \u2014 500-backed startups are solving real-world problems at scale. This month, we spotlight three trailblazers leading the charge: <a href=\"http:\/\/featherless.ai\">Featherless.ai<\/a>, which just raised US$5M to make AI deployment more efficient, effective and affordable to businesses and individuals globally; <a href=\"https:\/\/elevarm.com\/\">Elevarm<\/a>, combining tech with tradition to boost farmer livelihoods; and <a href=\"https:\/\/bumame.com\/\">Bumame<\/a>, pushing for personalized healthcare across Indonesia. These stories are just the beginning \u2014&nbsp; read on for a curated roundup of more game-changers making waves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Missed our last highlights issue? Check it out <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup-february2025\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXe4mxk8PTUDfO01MACjiguBuWk0lSmfnIpVGhmXUqmxjOGzpl3n-J26I_vuBbVYCyU9u9yPufU5CvyeoSiwJNvG-DP4UZTFPKd_Ctssorty4-QPi6ScNZ-0bipGJX0oAPrXWmnz?key=auGCv2Ig_Jg_qrPW4AHIeh6T\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo credit: Featherless \/ Elevarm \/ James Wihardja<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1170-featherless\">Featherless.ai<\/a> raises US$5M Seed to tackle compute costs inefficiencies, accelerate AI adoption, and decentralize it from tech giants globally<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1170-elevarm\">Elevarm<\/a> raises US$4.25M to support 15,000+ farmers with healthier yields and income by combining AI-powered tools with traditional farming knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1169-bumame\">Bumame<\/a> raises pre-Series A to bring personalized healthcare, early detection, and faster diagnostics to everyone in Indonesia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1171-reddoorz\">RedDoorz<\/a> achieves first year of positive adjusted earnings by focusing on its core network of 4,200+ hotels across Indonesia and the Philippines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1170-imotorbike\">iMotorbike<\/a>\u2019s Gil Carmo on NYSE Floor Talk: Transforming motorcycle trading to fuel economic engines across Asia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1169-kredivo\">Kredivo Group<\/a> acquires GajiGesa to unlock financial freedom for low-wage workers with instant access to earned wages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1168-involveasia\">Involve Asia<\/a> and REV Media Group launch Malaysia\u2019s first all-in-one affiliate marketing platform to help brands maximize growth and sales<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1171-katadotai\">Kata.ai<\/a>\u2019s Irzan Raditya on how the next frontier in AI will transform how we tackle complex tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Malaysia\u2019s leading sports insurer <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1168-yas\">YAS<\/a> eyes Southeast Asia expansion to serve more people with affordable &amp; flexible insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1168-prefer\">Prefer<\/a> is reimagining coffee, chocolate, and more with flavors that future-proof businesses and fuel sustainable living<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1169-transcelestial\">Transcelestial<\/a> launches Singapore\u2019s first inter-satellite laser communications mission, a bold step to advance deep space network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/markup1171-halogen\">Halogen Capital<\/a> is redefining how high-net-worth and institutional investors approach digital asset investment in Malaysia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Other stories from 500-backed companies you may have missed:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4izT9cT\">Clinikk<\/a> raises funds from Beyond Capital Ventures as part of their Series A+ round to increase healthcare accessibility and affordability for India&#8217;s aspirational class<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4l0r8g8\">Lingokids<\/a> app to launch \u2018Blippi\u2019 games in new deal with Moonbug Entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4iPylOa\">Grab<\/a> Philippines introduced the Grab CommuniKit for deaf driver-partners, marking their commitment to inclusivity in the transportation sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4j10zWn\">Virtualtech Frontier<\/a> Co-founder &amp; CEO Jason Low shared how the team is breaking new ground in virtual and immersive technology, making immersive experiences more accessible than ever before<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/4hH6y1w\">Laka<\/a> expanded their partnership with Decathlon and will now offer insurance to all customers in Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From AI breakthroughs to better farming and healthcare access \u2014 500-backed startups are solving real-world problems at scale. 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