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Logistics & vehicle tracking SaaS McEasy closes $6.5M Series A funding led by East Ventures
McEasy, a startup that provides Software-as-a-Service digital solutions for logistics operators and vehicle tracking, has raised $6.5 million (approximately IDR 97 billion) Series A investment round led by East Ventures.
Cybersecurity startup watchTowr totals $10.25M in Pre-Series A investment
watchTowr will use the additional funds to continue enhancing the technology that underpins its proprietary platform and to seize growth opportunities that are arising from markets outside of Southeast Asia.
Palo Alto Networks appoints Steven Scheurmann as Regional Vice President for ASEAN
Scheurmann is a recognized expert on topics such as the digital economy, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud technology. He has taught at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School and regularly speaks at industry events.
Singapore-based Lendor appoints Jo Olivia Lee as COO to lead expansion to Thailand and South East Asia
Lendor, a Singapore-based circular tech startup has welcomed the appointment of Jo Olivia Lee as Chief Operating Officer who will be responsible for the continuous development of the app, platform services and infrastructure. She will be overseeing administrative and operations for both the Singapore office and the recent launch of Lendor Thailand.
Singapore’s YouTrip launches in-app travel insurance
Singapore's neobank YouTrip announced Monday that it has launched a new travel insurance product on its multi-currency app for all local users. Rolled out in conjunction with online insurance provider, HL Assurance (HLAS), travellers can now purchase a single-trip policy directly and conveniently on the YouTrip app, and enjoy up to 65 percent in savings on…
China’s Xinghuo BIF and Malaysia’s Zetrix jointly introduce Web3 Services
China's Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility (Xinghuo BIF) and Malaysia's Zetrix have jointly announced the introduction of blockchain-based identifiers (BID) / verifiable credentials (VC) and blockchain-based E-signing services to international markets.
India’s MoHash raises $6M seed funding led by Quona and Sequoia Capital India
MoHash, an India-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, announced Thursday that it has raised $6 million seed funding led by Quona and Sequoia Capital India which aims to offer global capital access to private debt in high growth economies and creating liquidity. The round also saw participation from Jump Crypto, Hashed Ventures, Coinbase Ventures,…
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.
