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Newly launched Saison International takes the reins of parent company’s global business to triple profits in high-growth markets
Credit Saison (“Credit Saison Co., Ltd”, “TYO:8253”) is putting its weight behind a strategy for all investment and innovation activities outside of Japan with the launch of a newly structured global business division, Saison International, that has an investment of $670M to date.
Philippines’ largest EdTech startup Edukasyon.ph secures bridge funding
Edukasyon.ph, the largest EdTech startup in the Philippines, has raised a convertible note with backing from a number of investors, including follow-on investors KSR Ventures and Lorinet Foundation, and new investor Bisk Ventures.
UK’s Ascential acquires Singapore e-commerce services provider Intrepid for up to $250M
Ascential plc, the specialist information, analytics and eCommerce optimisation company in the United Kingdom, has acquired Intrepid E-Commerce Services Pte. Ltd. (Intrepid), a provider of eCommerce execution services to brands in Singapore. The maximum total consideration payable for Intrepid, in the event that very stretching targets are reached, is…
India’s Fitmint raises $1.6M seed funding led by General Catalyst
Bengaluru-based move-to-earn startup Fitmint announced Wednesday it has raised seed funding of $1.6 million from multiple venture capital firms and institutional investors. This seed fundraising round was led by renowned international venture capital firm General Catalyst, and it also witnessed participation from iSeed, Kearny Jackson, Dweb3 and 1947 Rise,…
Indonesia’s Mapan secures $15M Series A funding co-led by Patamar Capital and PT Astra Digital Internasional
Mapan, an Indonesia-based FinTech startup, announced Tuesday it has closed a successful Series A round of $15 million co-led by Patamar Capital and PT Astra Digital Internasional, a subsidiary of PT Astra International Tbk (Astra). The round also saw participation from Indonesian giants BRI Ventures, SMDV, Blibli, Prasetia Dwidharma, and global venture…
Climate Impact X selects Nasdaq Technology to power new global carbon exchange
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and Climate Impact X (CIX), a global marketplace and exchange for quality carbon credits, announced on Wednesday a strategic technology partnership that will help unlock price transparency and liquidity in the voluntary carbon market. The agreement will see CIX leverage Nasdaq’s robust matching technology to power its spot trading…
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 end-users.
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 Franklin Templeton Singapore FinTech Incubator is a joint incubation program for early-stage FinTech startups in partnership with F10 Global Innovation Network Singapore Pte. Ltd.……
