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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,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,SEA,Blockchain / Crypto,Singapore,eCommerce
Singapore-based RtistiQ launches Southeast Asia’s first online NFT-driven art marketplace
The online art marketplace leverages blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFT) and near field communication (NFC) to provide provenance tracking and ensure authenticity of the artwork.
September 20, 2021
Singapore,Asia,HealthTech,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,SEA,Venture Capital,Private Equity
L Catterton-backed dental firm Zenyum plans expansion across Asia as clear aligners gain popularity
Zenyum's fundraising and expansion plans come as clear aligners are gaining popularity across Asia and Southeast Asia, trailing trends in the US and Europe. Since its founding in 2018, Zenyum said the company has grown exponentially, seeing a 4x revenue increase in 2020 alone.
September 17, 2021
News,Malaysia,Vietnam,SEA,Indonesia,Investments
Japan eGift firm Giftee invests in Indonesian customer loyalty platform TADA
Giftee's investment into TADA Network marks its second major investment outside of Japan as part of the company's expansion in Southeast Asia.
September 17, 2021
News,FinTech,Investments,SEA,Indonesia
Indonesia FinTech firm Xendit reaches unicorn status with $150M Series C led by Tiger Global Management
With the latest investment, Xendit plans to continue innovating its product suite, with sights on expansion into select countries across Southeast Asia.
September 15, 2021
News,SEA,FoodTech,China,Asia,Venture Capital
Alternative protein investor Lever VC announces $80M final close of Lever VC Fund I
Lever VC is also actively speaking with investors interested in Lever VC Fund II, which will begin raising early next year.
September 15, 2021
TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,eCommerce,Malaysia,Transportation,SEA,Startup Profiles
How Carsome became Malaysia’s largest tech unicorn – with a little help from a friend
Gobi Partners’ continued faith and multiple investments into Carsome paved the way for the e-commerce platform to dominate Southeast Asia’s used car scene, en route to becoming Malaysia’s first and largest unicorn.
September 14, 2021