X-PITCH 2023 Announces Global TOP100 Startups: Accelerating Deeptech
X-PITCH is delighted to introduce 2023 TOP100 startups. Chosen from a pool of over 3,000 startups around the world, this year's selection showcases a diverse and vibrant ecosystem…
Singapore’s Circular closes $7.6M in seed funding led by AirTree Ventures
Circular, a Y Combinator-backed Singaporean subscription service focused on high end consumer electronics, has closed its seed funding round of $7.6 million. Led by AirTree…
PATRIZIA and Mitsui commit $45M to Australian renewables firm YES Group
Germany-based investment manager PATRIZIA and Japan's trading an investment firm Mitsui have committed to invest up to AUD 70 million ($44.53 million) in a major solar and battery…
AI in clinical trials: A game-changer with automation and machine learning
The integration of #AI into clinical trials represents a seismic shift in healthcare innovation. AI's boundless potential spans from precision in patient selection to #data…
Malaysia launches new funds to drive automation, digitalization, and sustainable ESG practices
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) has on Monday announced the launch of new funding facilitation initiatives aimed at catalyzing Malaysia’s industrial growth…
This Malaysian startup aims to address ‘screen time crisis’ among kids
Carrots&Cake is a parental control learning app, focusing on the science behind how kids interact with tech in order to try and change their behavior and build healthy habits.
1982 Ventures expands regional team with key ecosystem and platform hire
1982 Ventures, the early stage venture capital firm focused on fintech and tech infrastructure in Southeast Asia, has announced the key hire of Amiyandra Suratman as Regional…
MRANTI appoints Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff as new Chief Executive Officer
The Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) Board of Director (BoD) has announced the appointment of Dr. Rais Hussin Mohamed Ariff as its new Chief…
Singapore’s CrossFund raises additional $1.5M in funding at a $47M valuation
Singapore-based Fintech startup CrossFund has raised additional $1.5 million in funding at a $47 million valuation. The firm has raised its fourth funding round in two years from…
Boost partners CelcomDigi to launch global prepaid card in Malaysia
Malaysia-based FinTech firm Boost has partnered mobile service provider CelcomDigi to launch global prepaid card on the Mastercard network. The prepaid card which is called the…
Tracxn : Funding into FinTech SEA startups plunges 74 percent in third quarter
Total funding into FinTech startups in Southeast Asia (SEA) fell 74 percent to $229 million in the third quarter of 2023 from $887 million a year ago, making it the lowest funded…
Altara Ventures and Gentree Fund co-lead $3M seed round into Philippine startup Kita
Philippine agritech startup Kita has closed its oversubscribed $3 million seed round with Gentree Fund and Altara Ventures as co-lead investors. With the fundraising proceeds, the…
Indonesia’s ALAMI raises growth investment and strengthens senior management team
Indonesia-based fintech firm ALAMI Group has on Thursday announced the completion of a growth investment round led by Indonesia-only venture capital firm Intudo Ventures. The…
Digital adoption in Asia: An unstoppable juggernaut transforming economies
As we chart the course of Asia's digital journey, let's remember that while technology is the vehicle, it's people who are driving the change. And it is their stories, their…
