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TNGlobal Insider,Indonesia,eCommerce
My experience navigating the startup ecosystem in Southeast Asia amid the pandemic
While we are still in the midst of a long-drawn pandemic, I believe startups are still presented with advantages in this season as COVID has kicked off the acceleration of the digital economy, mostly arising from the shift in consumer habits from offline to online.
October 6, 2021
News,Asia,SaaS,Singapore,FinTech
Singapore-based Qapita raises $15M Series A co-led by East Ventures & Vulcan Capital
Qapita plans to add more products to its platform that will not only provide solutions for private companies and startups but also to investors, shareholders and employees.
October 6, 2021
Malaysia-based telemedicine firm DOC2US expands to Myanmar
DOC2US is also actively talking to other partners in neighbouring countries such as Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam to improve the accessibility to healthcare in those countries.
October 6, 2021
News,Asia,Venture Capital,Singapore,Cybersecurity
Temasek leads $550M funding round in Israel cloud security firm Orca Security
Orca Security will leverage Temasek’s investment portfolio and global network to deepen its penetration into the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and beyond, and into key industries such as telecom, financial services, transportation, consumer goods, and more.
October 6, 2021
News,Vietnam,HealthTech,SEA,Investments
Mekong Capital invests $15M into Vietnam-based genetic testing firm Gene Solutions
Gene Solutions is the sixth investee company announced by Mekong Enterprise Fund IV.
October 5, 2021
SEA,Malaysia,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Asia,Venture Capital
RHL Ventures’ Hibiscus Fund targets final close of up to $100M, eyes opportunities in food, healthcare & mobility sectors
The Hibiscus Fund is targeting a final close at $80 million to $100 million.
October 5, 2021
News,FinTech,Investments,Venture Capital,SEA,Indonesia
Online brokerage Ajaib becomes Indonesia’s latest unicorn after raising $153M Series B round
The Jakarta-based startup has reached a valuation of $1 billion after raising $153 million in a financing round led by DST Global.
October 5, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,China,Sustainability,Big Data
What does China’s emissions trading scheme mean for businesses?
Like many other businesses, we see major opportunities in China. Not only is its market size and market value vast, but its commitment to carbon neutrality can make a huge impact on the global fight against climate change. It is inevitable that over time, all businesses operating in China will need to be part of the national solution. Data is the key--it…
October 5, 2021
Analysis,eCommerce,Digital Transformation,Philippines,Social Media,eSport,Gaming
Philippines: Southeast Asia’s next big breakout market?
TechNode Global’s series on the Philippines will delve into why now, after years of depending on income from remittances, Filipino entrepreneurs and founders are attracting venture capital (VC) money in droves. In this first part, we briefly explain the key growth drivers and opportunities awaiting VCs in the country, while laying the groundwork for future…
October 4, 2021
Investments,News,SEA,Indonesia,Singapore,FinTech
Grab to increase stakes in Indonesia-based e-wallet OVO to 90% – report
Grab has increased its holding in Ovo's parent company PT Bumi Cakrawala Perkasa from about 39 percent.
October 4, 2021