Malaysia
News,Malaysia,Sustainability,FinTech,Venture Capital,Corporate Innovation
Malaysia-based Solarvest launches startup program focusing on RE, green tech, FinTech
Solarvest will assist in further fundraising and other grant applications that are relevant and help the company get connected by leveraging its extensive business network.
October 11, 2021
News,FinTech,Malaysia,Singapore
Bank Negara Malaysia working with ‘relevant authorities’ to address concerns over BNPL
It is important for individuals to understand the terms and conditions of the BNPL schemes, and to not take debt that they cannot afford, the regulator warned.
October 8, 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
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,Malaysia,FinTech,Indonesia
Malaysia-based PayHalal partners Atome to offer ‘Shariah-compliant’ BNPL options in Malaysia, Indonesia
The partnership further enhances the shopping and payment experience of shoppers and supports Muslim retailers and businesses with increased sales amid the pandemic.
October 4, 2021
SEA,Malaysia,Transportation,Startup Profiles,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
Rodeo is building brand journeys and revolutionizing transit advertising with analytics [Q&A with Valens Subramaniam]
Rodeo’s ability to successfully marry data analytics with production house capabilities has drawn customers such as Alibaba and AirAsia Ride, and saw Rodeo raise 1.13 million MYR from 85 investors in an equity crowdfunding campaign.
September 29, 2021
Malaysia InsurTech firm PolicyStreet.com raises $6M in Series A, receives in-principle approval for reinsurance & general insurance license
The latest round is led by Altara Ventures, Auspac Ventures, Gobi Partners and the Leong family of Malaysia-based property developer Mah Sing Group led by Leong Hoy Kum.
September 29, 2021
News,SEA,Malaysia,Singapore,FinTech
Malaysia & Singapore to link real-time payment systems in Q4 2022
The first phase of the DuitNow-PayNow linkage will be launched in the fourth quarter of 2022 and will allow customers of participating financial institutions to make real-time fund transfers between Malaysia and Singapore using just a mobile number.
September 27, 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
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
Singapore’s Kilde secures $1.5M in funding led by Purple Ventures
September 22, 2025
Singapore’s iSense Global secures strategic investment from DNAKE
September 22, 2025
Singapore’s Kilde secures $1.5M in funding led by Purple Ventures
September 22, 2025
Singapore’s iSense Global secures strategic investment from DNAKE
September 22, 2025












