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UK AdTech Admix raises $25M Series B for APAC expansion, looks to scale as the content monetization layer for the metaverse
The funding will be used to scale up its In-Play solution worldwide and establish the company as the content monetization layer for the metaverse
October 28, 2021
India neobank Zolve closes $40M Series A funding round at a valuation of $210M, will scale financial services for US-bound immgrants
With these additional funds, Zolve intends to enhance the user experience for global citizens, allowing them to open their U.S. accounts in minutes. Moreover, the funds will help speed expansion of the service to more nationalities, increasing the number of people who can start building their financial futures from the moment they arrive in the U.S.…
October 28, 2021
India education infrastructure startup Teachmint plans international expansion with $78M Series B led by Rocketship.vc and Vulcan Capital
Teachmint will use this fresh infusion of funds to further strengthen its proprietary classroom technology as well as to expand into international markets. To accelerate growth, Teachmint will also extensively focus on growing its teams and hiring skilled talent, especially across product, technology, and design.
October 26, 2021
News,Venture Capital,Asia,Investments
White Star Capital raises $360M for third fund, will open an office in Singapore
White Star Capital has secured $360 million for its third flagship fund, above its original target of $300 million, to invest in exceptional entrepreneurs building ambitious, global businesses.
October 26, 2021
Singapore,eCommerce,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,Asia,Digital Transformation
Emerging Vision to grow further in India & US as online ‘fortune-telling’ services soar amid pandemic
The firm is also expected to rake in revenue of more than $6 million this year as demand for its astrology, tarot card reading services gained popularity.
October 25, 2021
India FinTech SaaS firm Clear raises $75M Series C to accelerate B2B and international expansion
The funds will be used to accelerate Clear’s expansion into Business to Business (B2B) credit and payments plus expansion into international markets.
October 25, 2021
News,FinTech,Asia,Mergers and Acquisitions
Stripe to buy India-based payments reconciliation software provider Recko
Stripe has entered into an agreement to acquire Recko to help its internet businesses automate payments reconciliation.
October 25, 2021
News,Investments,Asia,Logistics
Pakistan logistics startup Rider raises $2.3M Seed round led by Global Founders Capital, Fatima Gobi Ventures and ADB Ventures
The fund will be used to grow its logistics and e-commerce markets, expand its network, and integrate its proven last-mile service into other key parts of the value chain.
October 22, 2021
News,Blockchain / Crypto,Asia,Investments
Animoca Brands raises $65M at $2.2B valuation from Ubisoft, Sequoia China, Dragonfly Capital, others
Animoca Brands has closed a capital raise for $65 million conducted at a pre-money valuation of $2.2 billion.
October 22, 2021
Venture debt firm InnoVen Capital launches new Southeast Asia Fund with first close of $50M
InnoVen SEA Fund has completed its first close of $50 million with InnoVen Capital and will be seeking additional investors to participate in the fund.
October 12, 2021