Philippine social commerce platform Toki secures $1.8M pre-seed funding
Toki, a social commerce platform based in the Philippines, has secured $1.8 million pre-seed funding to address demands of untapped market. The pre-seed funding comes from venture…
Thailand-based insurtech Roojai acquires Indonesian online insurance aggregator Lifepal
Thailand-based insurtech Roojai Group announced last Friday that it has acquired Lifepal, an online insurance broker in Indonesia with over 2 million unique visitors per month.
Sprout Solutions acquires JustPayroll’s Philippine operations
Sprout Solutions, the Philippines’ homegrown business to business (B2B) software as a service (SaaS) company, has acquired the Philippines operations of JustPayroll Inc..
Careplus, GoAuto JV to commence $130M green technology facility in Malaysia
NexV Manufacturing Sdn Bhd (NMSB), a joint venture company between Malaysia-based glove maker Careplus Group Berhad and the automotive solutions provider GoAuto Group Sdn Bhd,…
Malaysia’s Warisan TC inks deal with China’s GAC AION to distribute EV in Malaysia
Malaysian passenger car rental firm Warisan TC Holdings Berhad (WTCH) has inked a deal with Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) manufacturer GAC AION New Energy Automobile Company…
This Singaporean startup selling kids’ smart watches worldwide eyes listing in US
Started in 2018, the firm selling kids’ smartwatches and other wearables are available in 36 countries with Japan being its largest market, followed by Singapore and South…
India’s Upekkha launches $40M fund with lead investment from WestBridge Capital
Upekkha, an India-based software as a service (SaaS) fund and accelerator, announced Thursday that it has completed the first close ($15 million) of its $40 million Upekkha fund.…
Gruhas joins hands with Collective Artists Network to create consumer fund
India-focused venture capital fund Gruhas has joined hands with new age media leader Collective Artists Network to create the Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund an initial investment…
Tracxn : Investments into Vietnam FinTech startups sinks to $35.3M in 2023
Total funding into Vietnamese FinTech startups plunged 84 percent to $35.3 million in 2023, from $227 million in 2022, Tracxn Technologies Ltd. said on Thursday. The FinTech…
TikTok partners HubSpot to make community-based customer acquisition easier for B2B brands in Singapore
HubSpot and TikTok have on Thursday announced a partnership to make community-based customer acquisition easier than ever for business to business (B2B) brands, with a new…
India’s Grip Invest secures $10M in Series B funding led by Stride Ventures
Grip Invest, a direct to consumer (D2C) investment platform for retail investors, has raised $10 million in a Series B funding. The round consisted of $8.5 million via fresh…
Singapore’s FlyORO secures $1.6M in Pre-Series A round led by Audacy Ventures
Singapore's Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) startup FlyORO has successfully closed a Pre-Series A round, securing $1.6 million. The round is led by Audacy Ventures, a venture…
BitGo gets approval to offer digital payment token services in Singapore
BitGo, the leading provider of financial services for digital assets, announced Tuesday that its subsidiary in Singapore, BitGo Singapore Pte. Ltd., has received in-principle…
SIRCLO partners with Shopify to enhance E-Commerce capabilities
SIRCLO, a an omnichannel commerce enabler in Indonesia has announce its partnership with Shopify, the global e-commerce powerhouse, to enhance its e-commerce capabilities. This…
