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SpaceChain completes EVM Blockchain testing in space, expands space applications for Blockchain customers
SpaceChain announced on Tuesday the completion of the testing of the space node it created for Velas Network AG, which is hosted on an LEO satellite and independent of terrestrial networks.
Singapore’s Cake DeFi stacks leadership bench, with experts from the corporate and traditional finance sectors
Cake DeFi, the fastest-growing Singapore-based Decentralised Finance (DeFi) platform announced on Tuesday key appointments to its leadership bench from the traditional finance and technology sectors.
Singapore’s Intellect extends series A funding to $20M led by Tiger Global
Intellect, a Singapore-headquartered mental health startup, announced Tuesday it has raised an additional $10 million in a Series A extension, led by Tiger Global, bringing Intellect to a Series A total of $20 million. This round was led by Tiger Global and joined by new investors including K3 Ventures, JAFCO Asia, Singtel Innov8, and PERSOL Holdings, with…
Indonesian proptech platform Tanaku raises $5.5M pre-seed funding led by East Ventures
Tanaku, an Indonesia based proptech startup, said Tuesday it has raised $5.5 million of pre-seed funding led by East Ventures. The round included equity and debt capital from an International Bank, Tanaku. The fresh capital will accelerate Tanaku’s mission to make home ownership accessible and radically transform the home buying experience, with the current…
Good Food Institute Asia Pacific launches database for alt protein startups
The Good Food Institute Asia Pacific (GFI APAC) has launched a new “one-stop shop” database in collaboration with FoodInnovate —a joint initiative launched by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) together with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Economic Development Board (EDB), IPI Singapore, JTC Corporation (JTC), and the Singapore…
India’s Vegrow raises $25M Series B funding led by Prosus Ventures
Vegrow, India’s leading business to business (B2B) marketplace for fruits announced Monday it has secured funding of a $25 million Series B round led by Prosus Ventures. Marquee investors Matrix Partners India, Elevation Capital, Lightspeed and Ankur Capital participated in the round while prominent angel and agri veteran Sanjiv Rangrass continues to back…
Binance secures virtual asset service provider registration in Spain
Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, announced that its Spanish subsidiary, Moon Tech Spain, S.L., has been granted registration as a virtual asset services provider(VASP) by the Bank of Spain. This registration will allow Binance to offer crypto asset exchange and custody services in Spain in…
OCBC partners J&T to offer “last mile” delivery for over 1500 couriers in Malaysia
OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad (OCBC Bank) and delivery company J&T Express (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (J&T) are collaborating to make “last mile” delivery safer and more convenient for over 1,500 couriers in Malaysia through the use of the bank’s digital collection solution OCBC OneCollect.
Thailand’s Robinhood teams up with Accenture to accelerate super app ambitions
Robinhood, Thailand-based food delivery app and all-in-one travel service platform, said Thursday it is collaborating with Accenture to drive advertising creativity and enhance brand experiences for advertisers on the platform.
Singapore’s Panthera Growth leads $45M Series D fund raise by Innoviti
Innoviti Payment Solutions Pvt Ltd, India-based collaborative commerce platform said Friday that it has raised a $45 million combination Series D fund led by Singapore-based growth equity firm Panthera Growth Partners (PGP). PGP has invested $15 million in the company from its recently announced Fund II, along with new investors including Alumni Ventures,…
