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Singapore’s Supabase announces $80M Series B funding led by Felicis
Supabase, a Singapore-based open-source database-as-a-service (DBaaS) company, announced Tuesday that it has raised $80 million in Series B funding led by Felicis, with…
May 12, 2022
News,Singapore,SEA,Transportation
Grab announces three ESG goals for sustainable and inclusive growth
Grab, the Singapore-based superapp, announced Thursday three goals to drive sustainable and inclusive growth in Southeast Asia. The new goals are doubling the number of…
May 12, 2022
Indonesia’s Qoala raises $65M Series B funding led by Eurazeo
Indonesia-based insurtech startup Qoala, said Wednesday it has successfully raised Series B funding of $65 million led by Eurazeo. The round also saw participation from several…
May 12, 2022
Hong Kong’s Gusto Collective completes seed plus financing round of $11M
Gusto Collective, a Hong Kong-based BrandTech holding company, said Thursday it has raised $ 11 million in its seed plus funding round led by Animoca Brands and Gaw Capital. The…
May 12, 2022
YouTrip & Mastercard launch YouBiz smart corporate card for SMEs to earn unlimited cashback and save on FX fees
Singapore neobank YouTrip has launched its new business product, YouBiz on Wednesday. Powered by Mastercard®, it is a corporate card that enables enterprises to earn unlimited…
May 12, 2022
News,Asia,Blockchain / Crypto,Investments,Venture Capital
SC Ventures and SBI Holdings sign MOU to speed up portfolio expansion and build ecosystems
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment, and ventures arm, announced that it had entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SBI Holdings, Inc.…
May 12, 2022
News,Asia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Taiwan’s Gogoro to launch battery swapping platform & smartscooters in Israel
Gogoro Inc., a Taiwan-based battery swapping ecosystems provider, announced Thursday it is partnering with Israeli two-wheel vehicle distributor Metro Motor and Israeli gas and…
May 12, 2022
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast’s IPO may be delayed till next year – report
Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast may see its initial public offering in the US delayed till next year due to market uncertainty, Reuters reported, quoting its parent…
May 11, 2022
Singapore’s Sea Ltd prepares move into Indonesia’s insurance sector – report
Singapore-headquartered e-commerce and gaming giant Sea Ltd is said to be preparing a move into Indonesia’s insurance sector. The US-listed tech firm has prepared plans to acquire…
May 11, 2022
News,Singapore,Blockchain / Crypto
Temasek’s Fullerton Fund Management to list private equity fund on ADDX’s digital platform
Private market exchange ADDX said Wednesday it has partnered with investment specialist Fullerton Fund Management Company Ltd (Fullerton) to list Fullerton’s private equity fund…
May 11, 2022