Spain’s ClimateTrade closes $7.92 million pre-Series A, targets another $14.71 million to expand world’s first climate marketplace in new markets
ClimateTrade has raised €7 million ($7.92 million) in a Pre-Series A closed in Europe in late 2021, and is raising another €13 million ($14.71 million) in a US-focused round set…
The evolution of the customer experience
Today, the customer experience has evolved from in-store experiences to encompass all customer interactions, from first contact to becoming a loyal customer, across every platform…
For Alchemy Foodtech’s Verleen Goh, food innovation is all about empowering consumers toward healthier and more sustainable choices [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
We challenge the notion that healthy is expensive. Healthy doesn't have to mean spending a fortune. Instead, the mass premium products with functional benefits mean that majority…
Malaysia launches Financial Sector Blueprint 2022-2026, advancing digitalization of the financial sector’s among the strategic thrusts
Advancing digitalization of the financial sector is among the five strategic thrusts stated in the Blueprint. Among the initiatives include future-proofing key digital…
NFT game project Slime Royale receives strategic investment from Vietnamese game firm Appota Group
Slime Royale has announced a strategic investment and incubation support from Appota Group. The Appota Group's investment and companionship would help Slime Royale access Appota…
Taiwan podcast firm SoundOn Global receives strategic investment From Taiwan Mobile
SoundOn Global has received a strategic investment from Taiwan’s telecommunications group Taiwan Mobile.
Indonesia’s Lumina is backed by Y-Combinator and Alpha JWC to build job community platform for the working class
Lumina announced Monday the company is now backed by Y Combinator (YC) and Alpha JWC Ventures. With the funding, Lumina plans to triple the size of its engineering team where the…
Malaysian venture capital firm 1337 Ventures launches new $290,000 fund for Malaysian startups
1337 Ventures announced a new MYR1.2 million ($290,000) 1337 Accelerator Fund I to invest into promising early-stage Malaysian startups.The new fund is open to seed-stage startups…
AC Ventures’ Adrian Li says Indonesia’s the most compelling market to invest in ASEAN [Q&A]
Last month, AC Ventures had closed its Fund III with over $205 million in committed capital.
Kakao-backed blockchain platform Klaytn inks five key partnerships for global expansion
Klaytn, a public blockchain platform developed by internet giant Kakao Corp, has signed five key partnership deals to pursue its global expansion plans.Its mandate for 2022 is to…
Malaysia B2B startup Dropee raises $7M Series A round led by Vynn Capital
Dropee has completed its $7 million Series A round comprising a combination of equity and debt investments from new and existing investors. The current financing round, led by…
Hong Kong restaurant management firm Bistrochat raises $1M in a funding led by SOSV
Bistrochat has raised $1 million in a funding led by SOSV. The funding will be used to expand the commercial footprint and further develop the software to keep its innovative…
Operationalizing Analytics: The real value of data analytics goes beyond just telling you what happened or what will happen, but what you should do about it
When looking at analytics, it’s useful to consider the important role that relational database management systems play in the process, including considering how the database…
Singapore workforce management solution start-up StaffAny raises $3.4 million in Series A Funding led by GGV Capital
StaffAny has raised $3.4 million in its Series A funding round. This investment was led by GGV Capital, with participation from East Ventures, FreakOut Shinsei Fund, Far East…
