Asia
Wavemaker Partners, SEEDS Capital back Mushroom Material in $5M seed funding
Mushroom Material, a New Zealand-based start-up replacing styrofoam pelletized fungi packaging, has secured over $5 million in seed funding. Wavemaker Partners, one of Southeast Asia’s leading VC firms, and Singapore’s SEEDS Capital have led the investment along with Icehouse Ventures, K1W1, and Black Kite Capital.
ATEC 2024 propels collaborative innovation & technology development in Asia Pacific’s technopreneurship landscape
Officiated by Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), the event underscores Malaysia's commitment to advancing technopreneurship. It brought together technopreneurs, academics, tech industry experts, government officials, and other professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region.
KMBL partners oladoc to facilitate digital healthcare services in Pakistan
Khushhali Microfinance Bank Limited (KMBL), Pakistan’s specialized microfinance bank, has recently partnered with oladoc, a digital healthcare platform, to promote healthcare services for their customers.
Automobili Lamborghini partners Animoca Brands to drive automotive brand engagement
Italian luxury sports cars manufacturer Automobili Lamborghini has partnered with Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands to drive automotive brand engagement.
Taishin Bank partners OneDegree Global on responsible AI systems compliant with Taiwan’s guidelines for the use of AI in financial industry
Taishin Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Taiwan, has partnered with OneDegree Global, a Singapore-based cybersecurity and risk management solutions provider, for a proof of concept.
Taiwan’s BBTruck extends pre-series A funding to over $6M to drive global expansion
BBTruck, a Taiwan-based supply chain and logistics technology firm, has announced the successful closure of its pre-series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $6.5 million.
KPMG: Singapore FinTech deal activity rises amid declining investments in first half
Singapore fintech deal activity rises amid declining investments in the first half of 2024, KPMG said Tuesday. The country's fintech deal count rose by 19 percent to 117 deals in the first half of 2024 from 98 deals in the second half of 2023, but total deal volume fell 34 percent to $522.89 million from $790.10 million amid economic uncertainties.
Revolving Games partners Animoca Brands to develop Node Network to scale gaming ecosystem
Revolving Games, a publisher in decentralized gaming and digital ownership, has on Monday announced a collaboration with Animoca Brands to develop Node Network to scale gaming ecosystem.
Fraxtor breaks new ground with dual listing of real estate tokens in Singapore, Australia
Fraxtor Group, a blockchain enabled real estate co-investment platform, has announced the successful dual listing of a tokenized real estate investment in Singapore and Australia via two regulated financial institutions.
NWay, Animoca Brands, and Mocaverse launch new PvP action game for Moca ID holders
Game development studio nWay, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, have on Thursday announced the beta launch of Cosmic Bomber, its latest casual multiplayer action game and the newest addition to Mocaverse's social gamification hub Cosmic Club.
