Tencent-backed J&T Express raises $2.5B ahead of Hong Kong listing – report
J&T's main backers Boyu Capital, Hillhouse Capital Group and Sequoia Capital China, and Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings were among investors in the latest fundraising.
Australia SaaS provider simPRO secures growth investment of over $350M from K1 Investment Management
simPRO has secured an investment of over $350 million from K1 Investment Management, with participation from existing investor Level Equity. It also announced the acquisitions of…
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…
