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Malaysia-based PayHalal partners Atome to offer ‘Shariah-compliant’ BNPL options in Malaysia, Indonesia
The partnership further enhances the shopping and payment experience of shoppers and supports Muslim retailers and businesses with increased sales amid the pandemic.
October 4, 2021
News,eCommerce,Indonesia,SEA,Investments
Indonesia e-commerce firm Ula bags $87M Series B, ropes in Amazon’s Jeff Bezos as investor
The funding round was co-led by Prosus Ventures, Tencent and B Capital Group. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's Bezos Expeditions also joined the round.
October 4, 2021
SoftBank-backed Indian hotel aggregator OYO files draft papers for $1.14B IPO
The hotel aggregator's IPO plan also comes at a time when travel restrictions are being eased in many countries and the tourism sector is expected to rebound.
October 1, 2021
News,Investments,Asia,Venture Capital
UK’s CDC Group backs Fatima Gobi Ventures’ Pakistan-focused fund
The new funds will boost Techxila Fund I’s investments in early-stage tech companies across Pakistan.
October 1, 2021
Singapore-based Quincus raises Series B at over $100M valuation
Quincus looks to use Series B funding to continue expanding its footprint in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and select markets in Latin America, Europe, and North America.
September 30, 2021
News,SEA,RegTech,Singapore,FinTech
SBI, Sygnym, Azimut launch $75M digital asset-focused VC fund in Singapore
The fund aims to back digital asset companies across Europe and Southeast Asia, focusing on companies developing distributed ledger technology infrastructure, decentralized finance solutions, and regulatory technology tools.
September 30, 2021
News,FinTech,Private Equity,Singapore,Investments
SGX-backed ADDX tokenizes global private equity fund managed by Partners Group
The EUR5.5 billion Global Value SICAV Fund is the first fund by a major PE firm to be tokenized anywhere in the world.
September 29, 2021
Malaysia InsurTech firm PolicyStreet.com raises $6M in Series A, receives in-principle approval for reinsurance & general insurance license
The latest round is led by Altara Ventures, Auspac Ventures, Gobi Partners and the Leong family of Malaysia-based property developer Mah Sing Group led by Leong Hoy Kum.
September 29, 2021
Vietnam loyalty platform Society Pass plans to list on Nasdaq
The company is offering 2.9 million shares at a price range of $8 to $10. At the mid-range, this puts the IPO at around $26 million at a $188 million valuation.
September 28, 2021
News,Indonesia,Venture Capital,Singapore,Investments
Singapore-based Forge Ventures hits first close of maiden fund at $21.9M
Forge Ventures said it will build a concentrated portfolio of just 15 companies over the next three years with a focus on Singapore and Indonesia.
September 28, 2021
Singapore’s Horizon Quantum plans $500M SPAC merger with US’s dMY
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TikTok releases What’s Next 2025 Trend Report
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