Indonesia’s Jago raises $2.2M Pre-Series A round led by Intudo Ventures and BEENEXT

Jago, an Indonesia-based mobile café company, announced Thursday the completion of a $2.2 million Pre-Series A round of financing led by Intudo Ventures and BEENEXT.The round also…

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Wavemaker Impact, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, GenZero, Temasek plan to form agritech venture

Wavemaker Impact, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, GenZero, and Singapore’s Temasek intend to set up a first-of-its-kind agri-tech startup that brings together climate-tech,…

Hong Kong’s WATI raises $23M from Tiger Global, Shopify

Hong Kong customer and sales engagement tool WATI (WhatsApp Team Inbox) has on Wednesday announced a $23 million series B funding round to scale the team and product and reach…

Nissan partners with Grease Monkey Games’ Torque Drift 2 by dropping first ever Nissan utility NFTs

Grease Monkey Games, an Australia-based multi-platform video game studio and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, announced Wednesday a historic industry partnership and collaboration…

Play and Own will overtake Play to Earn in 2023

The answer is prioritizing fun, entertaining gameplay. It’s that simple, although it’s easier said than done. Landmark games like Axie Infinity have forged ahead as early…

Singapore’s Toku announces Series A extension to $10M as it accelerates APAC growth

Toku, a Singapore-based dedicated cloud communications provider, announced Wednesday a $5 million extension of its Series A round, bringing its total funding to $10 million.The…

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Singapore top trade associations launch new sustainability alliance

Top trade associations in Singapore namely the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI), the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), and the premier…

Singapore’s Gigacover doubles down on transportation and logistics amidst profitability

Singapore-based insurtech Gigacover has bolstered performance through recently-inked partnerships with leading insurance brokerage firm, ComfortDelGro Insurance Brokers, and…

Cityneon secures $106M investment from 65 Equity Partners

Cityneon Holdings, a Singapore-based entertainment firm that provides immersive experiences, has raised S$150 million ($106.26 million) funding from 65 Equity Partners, an…

Mighty Jaxx extends brand presence into the metaverse with Spooky season

Mighty Jaxx, a Singapore-based integrated future culture platform that designs and produces digital and phygital collectibles, announced Wednesday its first IP collaboration into…

What’s to come for Web3?: How to adapt and thrive in the Next Phase of the internet

While there is a lot of unknown surrounding Web3, there is no denying that this is a powerful paradigm shift that will change the economy in profound ways. But like the cycle of…

ScaleUp Malaysia partners Profiiceo to launch 100 Soonicorns

ScaleUp Accelerator Sdn Bhd (ScaleUp Malaysia) and Proficeo Consultants Sdn Bhd (Profiiceo) have joined forces to launch 100 Soonicorns, a programme designed to groom the next…

Whatsapp down worldwide – report

More than 1.5 billion people across 180+ countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends and family, anytime and anywhere, Whatsapp said on its Linkedin Page.

Singaporean gaming blockchain Oasys launches on Mainnet

Oasys, a Singapore-based EVM-compatible, multi-layered blockchain built by gamers for gamers, announced Tuesday its plans to fully launch its Mainnet. The announcement follows an…