Unlimint powers direct in-app purchases for Telegram
With the integration, Unlimint’s clients will be able to use the fintech’s solution straight from the messenger as well as their website or app, creating a seamless experience for…
Franklin Templeton launches first Asian FinTech incubator in Singapore
Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest independent asset managers, on Tuesday officially opened its first Asian FinTech incubator in the heart of Singapore. The new…
Ascend Vietnam Ventures surpasses $50M target
Ascend Vietnam Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm located in Ho Chi Minh City, announced Tuesday that it has exceeded its $50 million target for its flagship early-stage…
Funding Societies acquires CardUp to drive payments expansion
Funding Societies, Southeast Asia's largest Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) digital financing platform, announced Wednesday that it is acquiring regional payments solution…
Bertelsmann India Investments plans funding exceeding $500M to back tech startups
German media, services, and education company Bertelsmann said Tuesday that its strategic investment arm Bertelsmann India Investments (BII) has raised $500 million to back Indian…
Singapore’s Panthera Growth to raise $250M second fund to back tech companies
Panthera Growth Partners (PGP), a Singapore-based tech-focused growth investment firm, announced Tuesday the first close of its second fund, having secured commitments for more…
India’s Progcap raises $40M from Creation Investments, Tiger Global and Google
Progcap, a pioneer in corporate-led financing solutions for small and mid-size businesses (SMBs) in India, said Tuesday it has raised $40 million in private equity capital at $600…
Indonesia’s Fresh Factory secures $4.5M seed funding led by East Ventures
Fresh Factory, an Indonesia-based integrated cold chain fulfillment and enabler startup,a cold chain fulfillment startup, announced Monday that it has secured $4.5 million of seed…
Bangladesh’s ShopUp announces $65M follow-on round led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures
The company had previously completed a $109 million Series B Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures leads $75 million Series B in Bangladesh’s ShopUp">six months ago.
