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Singapore-based online spiritual wellness firm Emerging Vision raises $4M in Series A funding

The company will use the funds raised to enhance its live streaming technology- and AI-powered online spiritual platforms and scale its operations across new and existing markets.

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.

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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.

Singapore online marketplace Carousell becomes Southeast Asia’s latest unicorn after raising $100M

The latest funding round also came after Carousell raised $80 million in an investment round led by South Korean tech giant Naver in September last year.

Bank of China, DBS & HSBC join GSBN to form Trade Finance Advisory Group to transform global trade

The advisory group will explore the technical, legal, and regulatory frameworks needed to break the siloes between the global supply chain and financial institutions.

Singapore’s Broctagon Fintech Group launches WorldBook, a global crypto liquidity movement

The WorldBook combines the orderbooks of all connected exchanges to create a unified orderbook that enables multilateral liquidity flow.

[Updated] Catcha Group’s Patrick Grove considers SPAC-listing in Singapore

The development came after Singapore unveiled new rules for blank-cheque vehicles.

Singapore’s Neuroglee Therapeutics closes $10M Series A led by Openspace Ventures, EDBI

The funding injection will enable Neuroglee to launch virtual neurology clinics for patients diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment related to difficult-to-treat conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, while also advancing the company’s DTx pipeline.

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Singapore’s Sea aims to raise $6.3B in share & convertible bond sale

The company plans to use the net proceeds from the offerings for business expansion and other general corporate purposes, including potential strategic investments and acquisitions.