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Indonesia social commerce platform KitaBeli bags Series A extension from Meesho founders, Kopi Kenanga Capital & others
The additional funds will be utilized for KitaBeli’s expansion into more cities, as well as build out a wider stock-keeping unit mix.
September 24, 2021
News,Video,Asia,Deep Tech,TechNode Event,Singapore,Philippines,Partner Event
Sustainable development in Asia Pacific – innovating for energy efficiency [Event highlights]
The panel discussion hopes to take a closer look at the role of innovative energy efficiency solutions in achieving carbon reduction goals. It also hopes to dive deeper to understand the current market trends, opportunities, barriers to deployment, and what can be done to drive adoption and meet various sustainable development goals.
September 24, 2021
News,Malaysia,SEA,Transportation
Sea’s Shopee launches food delivery service in Malaysia rivalling GrabFood, Foodpanda
ShopeeFood will be competing with other food delivery players including ride-hailing giant Grab's GrabFood and German-based Delivery Hero's subsidiary Foodpanda.
September 24, 2021
TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Singapore,Asia,HRTech,SEA,Startup Profiles
Snaphunt envisions a future with a global talent pool, fully-automated recruitment [Q&A with Tulika Tripathi]
Wherever possible, more people are now looking for technology to help them with outcomes as compared to before the pandemic. As a result, we’re seeing international barriers to talent break down, whether for remote work, to globalize, or open new sales channels. Companies will continue to employ a more international workforce than they did before.
September 23, 2021
SoftBank Ventures Asia leads FinTech startup OY! Indonesia’s $30M Series A funding round
Other investors include MDI, Pavilion Capital, AC Venture, CCV, Wavemaker, PT SAT, Saison Capital, Orion Advisors (DST Founders).
September 23, 2021
Private Equity,News,SEA,Investments,Venture Capital,Singapore,FinTech
Singapore payments firm Spenmo secures $34M Series A led by Insight Partners
Led by Insights Partners, Spenmo has clinched one of Singapore’s largest Series A funding rounds to date.
September 23, 2021
News,Indonesia,Venture Capital,eCommerce,Investments
UOB Venture Management leads $30M Series B in Indonesia ‘halal’ social commerce platform Evermos
The fresh funds will be used to expand the leadership and growth teams, to enter new geographies and to deepen technology development.
September 23, 2021
News,SEA,Logistics,Singapore,Investments
Singapore-based Ezyhaul & DHL invest $20M in UK logistics tech startup DigiHaul
Ezyhaul and DHL will both take a share in DigiHaul, and the investment will be used to support "ambitious growth plans" through customer and transporter acquisition.
September 23, 2021
Fave partners Google Pay to offer cashback to Singaporean users
The partnership reinforces the alignment between Fave's and Google Pay’s visions in providing a seamless mode of payment while rewarding a new generation of savvy consumers in their day-to-day transactions.
September 22, 2021
News,FinTech,Indonesia,Malaysia
Malaysia finance minister says Indonesian FinTech unicorn Xendit to relocate financial hub to Malaysia – report
Xendit will relocate its financial hub to Malaysia, following an investment from the Malaysian government’s venture capital investment fund.
September 22, 2021