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What is the metaverse, and why does it matter?
An ‘Open Metaverse’ protects each individual’s data on the blockchain from unpaid exploitation. By delivering real value through property rights, earning capability, and peer-to-peer connectivity, the ‘Open Metaverse’ offers a supportive environment that is already attracting many new users. Decentraland is a good example of a more mature metaverse that…
Sygnum raises $90M Series B funding to accelerate expansion of Web 3.0 offerings and into new global markets
Sygnum has raised $90 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round led by Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited. They are joined by a raft of new and existing strategic investors, with the round valuing Sygnum at $800 million on a post-money basis.
Hong Kong gaming platform the Sandbox announces multiple partnerships to create Mega City in the metaverse
The Sandbox has added multiple Hong Kong partners from the film, music, entertainment, acting, professional services, finance, real estate, and gaming sectors to create Mega City, a new cultural hub. Partners who acquired LAND to build Mega City in The Sandbox’s metaverse include Hong Kong tycoon Adrian Cheng, alternative investing leader Sun Hung Kai &…
Hong Kong intelligent logistics platform Zeek launches quick commerce solutions in Hanoi, Vietnam
Zeek is closing the year on the back of strong momentum in Southeast Asia. Following its foray into Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth quarter of 2020 and its successful partnership with Circle K Vietnam, one of Vietnam’s largest local convenience store chains, Zeek has expanded its footprint in Vietnam with its launch in Hanoi in November 2021.
Vietnam digital bank Timo secures $20M fresh funding led by Square Peg
Timo has raised $20 million fresh funding led by Square Peg. .Other participants are Jungle Ventures, Granite Oak, FinAccel, Phoenix Holdings (existing investor) and other super angels.
Singapore fintech firm Brankas raises $20M from Insignia Ventures, Visa to expand open finance platform
Brankas announced the close of its $20 million Series B investment round led by Insignia Ventures Partners, Visa, AFG Partners and Treasury International. Its existing investors Beenext and Integra Partners also joined the round, Brankas. With this round, Brankas aims to scale its network of more than 40 financial institutions and 100+ technology companies,…
Malaysian edtech startup Pandai raises $2.03M from Y Combinator, 500 Global & others
Pandai Education Sdn Bhd has recently raised a total of $2.03 million investment from a group of local and international investors in its pre-seed and seed round. Among the investors that participated in the rounds are Y Combinator, Global Founders Capital, 500 Global, Soma Capital, Harvard. Joining the round included Malaysian investors RHL Ventures,…
Tencent divests 2.6% of equity interest in Singapore’s Sea Ltd
Tencent’s voting power to be reduced below 10 percent following the transaction and proposed share conversion.
Malaysian drone firm Aerodyne makes strategic investment in AI & data analytics firm Synapse Innovation
Aerodyne Group has signed an agreement to acquire a principal stake in Malaysia-based artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics company Synapse Innovation Sdn Bhd. This investment is engineered to supercharge Aerodyne Group’s prowess in AI and data analytics, as well as strengthening Aerodyne Group’s technology support for its international…
Indian fresh food retailer Living Food raises $7.5M Series A investment led by Amasia
Living Food announced the successful closing of a $7.5 million Series A fundraise led by Amasia.Other participating investors included SOSV, Blume Founders Fund, and notable angels including Xander Group founder Sid Yog and Nexus Venture Partners Co-Founder Sandeep Singhal, The company plans to expand to Mumbai in early 2022 and expects further domestic…
