Navigating SMS communictions in a world of scam texts
SMS is a marketing method known to be incredibly effective, as well as a preferred form of communicating with customers. What can businesses do to ensure that they are cutting…
Southeast Asia records robust IPO activity in 2021
Companies in Southeast Asia raised a record of $9.8 billion from 121 Initial Public Offerings (IPO) this year, out-performing the full calendar year 2020. The momentum in IPO…
Falcon Edge, DST Global, D1 Capital and RedBird Capital lead $840M investment in India’s Dream Sports at $8B valuation
Dream Sports, has completed an investment of $840 Million at an $8 billion valuation, led by Falcon Edge, DST Global, D1 Capital, RedBird Capital and Tiger Global. The round also…
ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Announcing the Startup Finalists – EduTech and Gaming & Esports
We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the Startup Finalists - EduTech and Gaming & Esports for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.
Singapore’s Hepmil Media Group raises $10M in Series A Funding led by Quest Ventures, Pavilion Capital and Bent Pixels
Hepmil Media Group has announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by Quest Ventures, Pavilion Capital and Bent Pixels to support its expansion plans in the region. It will…
Building resilience: How does innovation empower Malaysian businesses to boost the economy? [BEYOND Virtual Panel]
Malaysia is expected to end 2021 with a 4.5 percent GDP growth even with the new COVID-19 surges in the country. Is this the proof of Malaysia’s resilience and success at…
ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Announcing the Startup Finalists – HealthTech & MedTech, and FoodTech & AgriTech
Here are the finalists for the Startup Awards category in HealthTech & MedTech, and FoodTech & AgriTech
Singapore AV tech startup MooVita raises fund from 1Derlife Growth and SEEDS Capital
MooVita Pte Ltd has announced that 1Derlife Growth and SEEDS Capital have invested in the Singapore-based autonomous vehicle (AV) tech start-up, in its Series A fundraising round…
Funding Societies launches green loans product, releases regional impact study
Funding Societies launched its green loans product at a time when environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and sustainable investing are gaining traction in the…
Grab to list in US by early December – report
Altimeter Growth Corp will hold the EGM on Nov 30 to seek shareholder approval for the merger.
Singapore solar energy firm SUN Energy raises $25M Series A funding, valuing the company at $200M
The funding round will enable SUN Energy to cement its leading market position in Indonesia and bolster growth in the region alongside blue-chip strategic partners that share a…
Singapore digital asset platform StraitsX launches rupiah-denominated stable coin
StraitsX has launched the StraitsX Indonesian Rupiah (XIDR), its second stablecoin in Southeast Asia (SEA). Each XIDR token is fully-backed by one Indonesian Rupiah and will be…
Vietnam fintech startup GIMO bags $1.9M in Seed+ round led by Integra Partners
GIMO has successfully raised $1.9 million in a Seed+ round led by Singapore’s Integra Partners. The round also saw participation from Resolution Ventures, Blauwpark Partners, and…
Singapore biotech startup RWDC Industries raises $95.1M in Series B2 funding co-led by Vickers Venture Partners and Temasek
RWDC Industries Limited announced the closing of a $95.1 million Series B2 funding round co-led by Singapore venture capital firm Vickers Venture Partners and Singapore state…
