ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Announcing the Best Community Builder finalists
We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the Best Community Builder finalists for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.
Indonesia e-commerce solution platform Desty raises $5M in an extended pre-series A round from East Ventures
Desty, an Indonesia-based E-Commerce solution platform startup, announced Friday that it has secured $5 million of extended pre-series A round led by East Ventures (growth fund)…
All G Foods and the future of alternative meats and milk [Podcast Q&A]
Jan Pacas is the Founder and CEO of All G, a FoodTech company playing in the alternative protein and biotech space. His career spans globally and includes scaling a $1 billion…
ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Announcing the Startup Finalists – GreenTech & Sustainable Tech and Internet Solutions
We are thrilled to announce the finalists of the Startup Finalists - GreenTech & Sustainable Tech and Internet Solutions for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.
India’s Indifi Technologies raises $46M in Series D equity and debt funding
Indifi Technologies has raised a total of Rs 340 crores ($46) million in Series D equity and debt funding. CX Partners and OP Finnfund Global Impact Fund I (the first Finnish…
Out with the old, in with the new: Redefining the gaming ecosystem with NFTs [Podcast]
NFTs are unique tokens that can represent just about anything digital--characters, power-ups, virtual land, weapons, a cherished video clip, and your favorite music soundtrack.…
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…
