Asia
IFC invests in Tajikistan’s first green bond to support climate-smart projects
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a subscription of up to $10 million in a landmark local currency green bond issued by Tajikistan's Eskhata Bank—the first in the country — to boost access to climate finance for smaller businesses amid a challenging macro-economic environment.
February 16, 2024
India’s Ayekart raises $6.5M in Series A funding led by Omnivore, Siana Capital, Unleash Capital Partners
Ayekart, an India-based agrifood fintech platform, has raised $6.5 million in a Series A round led by Omnivore, Siana Capital, and Unleash Capital Partners. With this capital infusion, Ayekart aims to expand its operations nationwide and cater to a larger audience of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.
February 16, 2024
Mocaverse partners with OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet to expand Moca ID ecosystem
Mocaverse, the marquee membership network project by Animoca Brands, announced Friday the formation of strategic partnerships with major Web3 wallets OKX Wallet, Crypto.com DeFi Wallet, and Halo Wallet to bridge the gap between Centralized Finance (CeFi) and the on-chain cultural economy.
February 16, 2024
East Ventures names Sang Han as its new Partner for East Ventures South Korea fund
East Ventures, a sector-agnostic venture capital firm in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has announced Sang Han as a Partner for East Ventures South Korea fund. East Ventures said in a statement on Thursday that Sang will leverage his extensive experience to manage the fund operation of East Ventures in South Korea.
February 15, 2024
Param Labs partners Animoca Brands to advance gaming industry in MENA and beyond
Abu Dhabi-based game and technology provider Param Labs and Hong Kong-based gaming firm Animoca Brands have on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to leverage Animoca Brands' expertise to bolster Param Labs' go-to-market strategy, particularly in the area of launching innovative Web3 products, and to refine Param Labs' blockchain and token economy…
February 15, 2024
Mandalay Venture Partners hits $26.74M in commitments, completes first four investments
Australia-based farm to fork innovation venture fund Mandalay Venture Partners has secured Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) as an investor, deepening its position in Australia’s growing agrifood tech sector. The fund, which is also backed by Australia’s largest member-owned organization the NRMA, has hit $26.74 million in committed capital.
February 14, 2024
India’s Amber raises $21M funding led by Gaja Capital for global expansion
Indian student accommodation platform Amber announced Monday that it has raised $21 million led by Gaja Capital in its latest funding round. Lighthouse Canton and Stride also participated in the funding.
February 13, 2024
Animoca Brands Japan partners HashPalette to support global expansion of Japan’s Web3 gaming
Animoca Brands Japan, a strategic subsidiary of Hong Kong-based Web3 firm Animoca Brands, has on Friday announced a partnership with HashPalette to support the global expansion of the Japanese Web3 gaming sector. As part of the partnership, Animoca Brands will provide marketing support for the global expansion of HashPalette's game THE LAND ELF Crossing…
February 9, 2024
Australia’s DoxAI collaborates with Perpetual Corporate Trust, Microsoft to enhance financial services
Global software giant Microsoft has joined forces with DoxAI, a venture of Australia’s Lakeba Group, and Perpetual Limited to provide financial services companies with access to cutting-edge technology that can help them grow and evolve.
February 8, 2024
Indian startup Sarvam AI collaborates with Microsoft to bring its Indic voice large language model to Azure
Indian generative artificial intelligence (AI) startup Sarvam AI has announced that it is working with Microsoft to make its Indic voice large language model (LLM) available on Azure. The collaboration reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to enabling AI-driven growth and innovation in India.
February 8, 2024