PropTech firm WeMaintain raises $36m in Series B funding, opens APAC HQ in Singapore

Following the fundraise, WeMaintain also announced the opening of its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore.

5 HRTech trends that are game changers for small businesses

If the pandemic has taught businesses one thing, it’s that keeping your workforce organized and motivated, especially when working in remote teams, is crucial. Consider investing…

Fave offers ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ service in Singapore and Malaysia

Eligible users will be able to split purchases over three equal, interest-free installments. Repayments will be automatically drawn every month, with no fees charged for on-time…

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ADB Ventures invest in FinTech firm Fairbanc for Indonesia expansion

Fairbanc's proprietary data science and machine learning platform leverages supply-chain data of FMCG distributor partners which allows financial institutions to assess credit…

Trying to raise Series A funding? Here are 5 effective tips for entrepreneurs

Thanks to bootstrapping and private equity investors, your startup has been steadily growing, and your business is starting to gain traction among your target audience. With a…

Insilico Medicine closes $255M Series C led by Warburg Pincus to further develop AI and drug discovery

Proceeds from the funding will be used to progress Insilico Medicine's current therapeutic programs into human clinical trials, initiate multiple new programs for novel and…

The freedom to speak out novel ideas through avatars

To convey their innovation and distinctiveness, the companies behind DeFi projects need to pay attention to engagement. Investors and customers typically do not go out of their…

5 Latest healthcare technology developments in Singapore

Singapore leads news headlines in Asia for using the latest technology to improve health care delivery as the world continues to fight the pandemic. Several Singapore-based…

Considering venture debt to fund mobile user acquisition? Here’s what you need to know

For founders looking to fund growth in their mobile app and gaming companies, venture debt can seem like an attractive non-dilutive alternative to equity when it comes to funding…

Australian early-stage investor Investible has announced the first close of $37.4M fund for startups in Southeast Asia and Down Under

Investible plans to use its second fund to invest in tech startups mostly in Australia. The VC fund has earmarked 30 percent of the fund’s committed capital to be used for global…

How decentralized and cryptographic technologies are fighting back against deepfakes  

Southeast Asians are not one to be left behind as they are reportedly jumping on the NFT bandwagon for extra income. They are not only selling digital art. There are also those…

5 Consumer benefits from increased e-commerce investment in Singapore’s logistics industry

With reports of Korean e-commerce giant, Coupang, hiring senior executive staff in Singapore, here are the top 5 benefits Singaporean consumers enjoy with more e-commerce…

IMC Ventures partners with PIER71 to invest in maritime and supply chain ecosystem in Singapore

IMC Ventures, a newly-launched Singapore-based venture capital firm focused on investments in the maritime and supply chain industries, has announced that it has joined PIER71 as…