South Korean online lending platform PeopleFund raises $64M Series C funding led by Bain Capital
PeopleFund will utilize the funds to hire artificial intelligence (AI) engineers and acquire alternative data to further upgrade its credit-scoring algorithm while focusing on…
ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Movers & Shakers – People’s Choice VC winners
We are thrilled to announce the People's Choice VC winners for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.
Japan’s Space BD raises $9.2M from Temasek arm and others
Space BD has raised a total of 1.04 billion JPY ($9.2 million) through a third-party allotment of new shares to the existing shareholders Incubate Fund, Anniversaire Holdings,…
India fintech platform Simpl raises $40M Series B funding led by Valar Ventures and IA Ventures
Simpl, has raised a $40 million Series B round led by Valar Ventures and IA Ventures with participation from LFH Ventures and other internal investors. The investment brings the…
ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Best Corporate Innovation winners
We are thrilled to announce the Best Corporate Innovation for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.
Hong Kong unicorn Prenetics to tap vast opportunities in Southeast Asia amid global expansion
Prenetics, which is expected to go public on the Nasdaq in the first quarter of next year, is also actively looking for local partners in Southeast Asia.
How HealthifyMe addresses the growing demand for personalized, curated & AI-driven fitness tech solutions [Q&A]
HealthifyMe serves as a one-stop digital health and fitness platform that provides personalized solutions to help users achieve their fitness and nutrition goals. It offers…
ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Startup Winners – EduTech and Gaming & Esports
We are thrilled to announce the Startup Winners - EduTech and Startup Winners - Gaming & Esports for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.
Singapore SaaS platform Tigerhall raises $7M funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures
Tigerhall has raised $7 million funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures.Other investors participating in the round include Vulpes Investment Management, XA Networkand Taurus Ventures.…
ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Startup Winners – GreenTech & Sustainable Tech, and Internet Solutions
We are thrilled to announce the Startup Winners - GreenTech & Sustainable Tech and Internet Solutions for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.
Malaysia cloud application platform Food Market Hub secures $8.5M in Series A round to boost Southeast Asia expansion
ood Market Hub it has raised $8.5 million in an extended Series A+ round to finance further expansion and expedite growth. The round was led by Southeast Asia-focused venture…
Malaysia’s George Kent inks MOU with MDEC to promote growth of Malaysia’s tech ecosystem
George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to collaborate and promote growth of the tech…
Taiwan social commerce startup LinkBy raises $1.54M to expand partnerships across Asia
LinkBy has raised $1.54 million in an oversubscribed Series Pre-A funding round. Led by global venture capital firm Hive Ventures, the round also saw participation from 18 other…
Singapore smart POS provider Qashier raises $4.7M to accelerate regional expansion
Qashier announced Thursday a $4.7 million fundraise from Exor Seeds, the technology-focused venture arm of Exor. The company will be expanding its presence in Malaysia following…
