TechNode Global Staff
Enterprise Singapore and Latin Leap launch first market entry program to help Singapore tech startups expand and grow in Latin American market
Latin Leap and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) have launched the first market entry programme to help tech startups in Singapore to have greater access to business and partnership opportunities in Latin America. The Leap2LatAm programme aims to connect tech startups in Singapore with potential customers, multipliers, and joint venture partners in Latin America…
South Korean online lending platform PeopleFund raises $64M Series C funding led by Bain Capital
PeopleFund will utilize the funds to hire artificial intelligence (AI) engineers and acquire alternative data to further upgrade its credit-scoring algorithm while focusing on credit scoring technology with the acquisition of MyData license set for late this year.
Japan’s Space BD raises $9.2M from Temasek arm and others
Space BD has raised a total of 1.04 billion JPY ($9.2 million) through a third-party allotment of new shares to the existing shareholders Incubate Fund, Anniversaire Holdings, SMBC Venture Capital, Mizuho Capital, and the new shareholder Pavilion Capital, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings, a Singapore government-affiliated investment company.
India fintech platform Simpl raises $40M Series B funding led by Valar Ventures and IA Ventures
Simpl, has raised a $40 million Series B round led by Valar Ventures and IA Ventures with participation from LFH Ventures and other internal investors. The investment brings the total capital raised by the company to $83 million.
Singapore SaaS platform Tigerhall raises $7M funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures
Tigerhall has raised $7 million funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures.Other investors participating in the round include Vulpes Investment Management, XA Networkand Taurus Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its footprint into the United States and Asia Pacific (APAC) markets to continue expanding its enterprise client base.
Malaysia cloud application platform Food Market Hub secures $8.5M in Series A round to boost Southeast Asia expansion
ood Market Hub it has raised $8.5 million in an extended Series A+ round to finance further expansion and expedite growth. The round was led by Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm AC Ventures Malaysia. The funding will enable Food Market Hub to accelerate its expansion plans to Indonesia, penetrate deeper into the Malaysian market, and strengthen…
Malaysia’s George Kent inks MOU with MDEC to promote growth of Malaysia’s tech ecosystem
George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to collaborate and promote growth of the tech ecosystem in advancing Malaysia’s digital economy transformation as the company seeks new growth opportunities in the digital space.
Taiwan social commerce startup LinkBy raises $1.54M to expand partnerships across Asia
LinkBy has raised $1.54 million in an oversubscribed Series Pre-A funding round. Led by global venture capital firm Hive Ventures, the round also saw participation from 18 other investors including institutional/corporate investors such as Artesian Capital and Animoca Brands.
Singapore smart POS provider Qashier raises $4.7M to accelerate regional expansion
Qashier announced Thursday a $4.7 million fundraise from Exor Seeds, the technology-focused venture arm of Exor. The company will be expanding its presence in Malaysia following the fundraise, as entering other parts of the Southeast Asian market is next in line as part of the company’s growth plan.
Singapore eco-tourism firm Big Tiny raises $3M in Pre-Series A funding
Big Tiny has raised $3 million in pre-Series A funding, gives the business a valuation cap of $22.5 million. The round was led by a prominent businessman, Koh Boon Hwee, along with Phillip Private Equity, GPPC Capital Limited, and Ascend Angels. This latest funding will be used to build on Big Tiny’s momentum, fuelling further growth in Australia as well as…
