Author: Yimie Yong
Indonesia poultry tech firm Pitik raises $14M in Series A funding led by Alpha JWC Ventures
The fresh funding will also be used for aggressive team expansion. Headquartered in the Greater Jakarta Area with operations in 14 cities, Pitik aims to add dozens of deep tech engineers, operations professionals, as well as poultry experts to its current team.
May 19, 2022
News,SEA,Venture Capital,Singapore,Asia,Digital Transformation
Japan’s SBI, South Korea’s Kyobo & NTU Singapore to raise $75M venture fund
The fund aims to accelerate digital transformation in Southeast Asia and South Asia through the combined operational expertise, regional go-to-market connections and extensive industry network across the three general partners.
May 19, 2022
News,Blockchain / Crypto,Singapore
Scotch Whisky Johnnie Walker releases NFTs
The tokens unlock access to a unique piece of graphic design by artist Kode Abdo aka BossLogic.
May 18, 2022
News,SEA,Singapore,Asia,Venture Capital
Singapore’s Jungle Ventures closes a $600 million fund, AUM crosses $1B
This brings their total Assets Under Management (AUM) to over $1 billion.
May 18, 2022
News,FinTech,Thailand,SEA,Blockchain / Crypto
Zipmex invests in Thailand’s Fintech firm Forward
The investment, made by Zipmex Labs, a unit under Zipmex Group, is part of a series of investments aimed at promoting and supporting blockchain projects and entrepreneurs looking to transform the crypto ecosystem through innovative business ideas, Zipmex said.
May 17, 2022
News,Mergers and Acquisitions,Social Media
Elon Musk now says $44B Twitter deal “temporarily on hold”
"Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users," Musk wrote in a tweet.
May 13, 2022
News,Indonesia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,SEA,Malaysia,Investments
Malaysian Prime Minister too, tries to court Tesla to invest in the country – report
Neighbouring Indonesia has been publicly wooing Tesla to invest in the country to help develop its ambitious EV and battery industry plans. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is planning to meet Tesla Founder and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.
May 12, 2022
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast’s IPO may be delayed till next year – report
The IPO is planned for the fourth quarter of this year.
May 11, 2022
Singapore’s Sea Ltd prepares move into Indonesia’s insurance sector – report
The US-listed tech firm has prepared plans to acquire an insurance company in Indonesia, Financial Times reported on Wednesday, quoting two people close to the discussions.
May 11, 2022












