B Capital closes Opportunities Fund II at $750M

B Capital, a global multi-stage investment firm, has on Tuesday announced the close of B Capital Opportunities Fund II, L.P. (Opportunities Fund II) with aggregate capital…

UAE’s Eesee receives strategic investment from Animoca Brands

Eesee, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based gamified marketplace has received an investment from Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based gaming firm.

Chubb partners Atome to co-create insurance products for SEA

Switzerland-based insurance firm Chubb and Singapore-based digital financial services platform Atome, have announced a regional partnership to help drive consumer protection…

Kaya Founders raises $18M in second close to support more Filipino entrepreneurs

Philippines-based venture capital firm Kaya Founders is targeting PHP1.4 billion ($25 million) across two new funds to invest in early-stage start-ups in the Philippines and…

BEYOND Expo & Asian Family Legacy Foundation to co-host exclusive Wealth Summit on May 24, 2024, part Of BEYOND Expo 2024

Over 200 LPs, including more than 150 family offices from across 30 countries, set to attend, aiming for collaboration with international partners.

YTL Power to deploy YTL AI Cloud that is powered by NVIDIA

Malaysia-based power firm YTL Power International has on Monday announced the formation of YTL AI Cloud, a specialized provider of massive-scale GPU-based accelerated computing,…

Singtel launches Paragon-S to drive digital transformation for satellite operators

Singtel has on Tuesday launched Paragon-S, a digital aggregation and orchestration platform that will empower satellite operators to digitally transform and leverage the newest…

Country Builders Bank partners India’s fintech firm Kiya.ai to advance banking infrastructure

Country Builders Bank, Inc. (CBB), a rural bank in the Philippines, has on Monday announced its strategic collaboration with Kiya.ai, a fintech firm based in India, to advance its…

Singtel to introduce GPU-as-a-Service powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing

Singtel has on Tuesday announced it will be launching its GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaaS) in Singapore and Southeast Asia in the third quarter of this year, providing enterprises with…

India’s Jumbotail raises $18.2M in Series C3 equity round led by Artal Asia

Jumbotail, an India-based business to business (B2B) marketplace and new retail platform for food and grocery, has raised INR 151 crore ($18.2 miilion) equity capital in Series C3…

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Harnessing an inclusive future with generative AI in Southeast Asia

The GenAI era holds untold potential for the global economy and SEA looks set to gain a lot from it. While its diverse markets have their own journeys, there are encouraging signs…

Accredify secures new strategic investment from Okta Ventures to accelerate digital trust

Accredify, a Singapore-based verifiable technology solutions provider, has on Tuesday announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Okta Ventures as part of its Series…

GrabAds expands self-serve offerings on mobile to help SEA small and medium businesses boost sales

GrabAds, the advertising arm of Southeast Asian superapp Grab, has on Tuesday announced that Marketing Manager is now available on mobile to empower micro, small and medium-sized…

With growing demand for AI processing, tech startups turn to the esports and gaming communities for answers

As AI continues to transform industries, this innovative collaboration between gaming communities and tech startups offers a scalable, efficient, and ethical solution. The #AI…