SEA
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
News,Vietnam,HealthTech,SEA,Investments
Mekong Capital invests $15M into Vietnam-based genetic testing firm Gene Solutions
Gene Solutions is the sixth investee company announced by Mekong Enterprise Fund IV.
October 5, 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,FinTech,Investments,Venture Capital,SEA,Indonesia
Online brokerage Ajaib becomes Indonesia’s latest unicorn after raising $153M Series B round
The Jakarta-based startup has reached a valuation of $1 billion after raising $153 million in a financing round led by DST Global.
October 5, 2021
Investments,News,SEA,Indonesia,Singapore,FinTech
Grab to increase stakes in Indonesia-based e-wallet OVO to 90% – report
Grab has increased its holding in Ovo's parent company PT Bumi Cakrawala Perkasa from about 39 percent.
October 4, 2021
News,eCommerce,Indonesia,SEA,Investments
Indonesia e-commerce firm Ula bags $87M Series B, ropes in Amazon’s Jeff Bezos as investor
The funding round was co-led by Prosus Ventures, Tencent and B Capital Group. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's Bezos Expeditions also joined the round.
October 4, 2021
SoftBank-backed Indian hotel aggregator OYO files draft papers for $1.14B IPO
The hotel aggregator's IPO plan also comes at a time when travel restrictions are being eased in many countries and the tourism sector is expected to rebound.
October 1, 2021
News,SEA,RegTech,Singapore,FinTech
SBI, Sygnym, Azimut launch $75M digital asset-focused VC fund in Singapore
The fund aims to back digital asset companies across Europe and Southeast Asia, focusing on companies developing distributed ledger technology infrastructure, decentralized finance solutions, and regulatory technology tools.
September 30, 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
Vietnam loyalty platform Society Pass plans to list on Nasdaq
The company is offering 2.9 million shares at a price range of $8 to $10. At the mid-range, this puts the IPO at around $26 million at a $188 million valuation.
September 28, 2021
Bolttech and Sony jointly launch protection program for devices
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Bolttech and Sony jointly launch protection program for devices
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