Malaysia’s Sunway Group and Indonesia’s Kejora Capital launch $25M fund to support early-stage Malaysian startups
Orbit Malaysia will actively invest in Series A, industry-leading companies operating in the FinTech, AgriTech, eCommerce, EdTech and HealthTech sectors, and will invest not only…
Australian e-bike player Zoomo raises $60M Series B funding to lead commercial e-bike industry
Zoomo has raised $60 million in Series B funding led by Grok Ventures. It will use the funds to expand its operations into new cities and countries, deepen software integration…
Singapore enterprise SaaS platform Quincus closes Series B funding led by AEI HorizonX
Quincus has raised an undisclosed amount in the second close of its Series B funding round led by AEI HorizonX. The latest investment will be used for the expansion of the firm’s…
Singapore’s Temasek to halt investments in Chinese tech firms ‘temporarily’ amid Beijing crackdown – report
“It’s just that in China, the way it is being executed has been a little more blunt and quick, and that is why it has created a lot of shocks out there,” Sipahimalani was quoted…
Philippines BNPL startup Plentina raises additional $2.2M in TMV-led funding round
Proceeds of the funding will be used by Plentina to accelerate the company’s growth in the Philippines, to offer new product expansions, and to begin exploring other markets in…
Open for Application: Life’s A Pitch! 18
If you are a startup based in Southeast Asia, have an MVP, and are looking to fundraise from SEED to Post-A round, we invite you to join us this year and get the right connections…
Vietnam’s NextTech launches $50M blockchain fund
through an exclusive 8-way due diligence approach, Next100 Blockchain intends to become an essential reputational indicator--to be a "lighthouse" that helps the crypto investing…
Indonesia e-commerce marketplace Ula secures an additional $23.1M in Series B from Tiger Global
Ula has secured an additional $23.1 million funding from Tiger Global. With a total Series B funding of $110 Million, Ula will continue to invest in geographic, product, and team…
Indonesia influencer platform KaryaKarsa raises $500K Seed round led by Accelerating Asia, Sketchnote Partners
KaryaKarsa has collaborated with more than 40K creators and served 300K users, enabling creators to promote their digital content or service offerings, such as books, comics,…
Singapore’s AI Rudder raises $10M in Series A round co-led by Sequoia Capital India and Sequoia China Seed Fund
AI Rudder uses voice AI technology to help businesses solve B2C communication challenges across a range of different industries, such as banking and finance, fintech, and…
Singapore fintech startup Sleek raises $14M in Series A funding led by White Star Capital and Jungle Ventures
Sleek has raised $14M in Series A funding led by White Star Capital and Jungle Ventures, bringing the total capital raised by the company to $24 million. The company will use the…
Singapore food and agritech startup Glife Technologies raises $8M Series A funding led by Temasek’s Heliconia Capital
Glife Technologies has raised SG$11 million ($8.13 million) Series A funding led by Heliconia Capital, a wholly owned investment subsidiary of Temasek Holdings. The latest…
ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Announcing the Startup Leader of the Year finalists
TechNode Global is pleased to announce The Startup Leader of the Year finalists for the second edition of ORIGIN Innovation Awards. The ORIGIN Innovation Awards recognizes…
BEYOND Virtual: Innovation & opportunities in Asia Pacific, discussions on technology for SDG within the United Nations & more
This week, BEYOND Virtual continues with informative and engaging panels focusing on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, smart retail, and insights into the Philippines,…
