Singapore

Enterprise Singapore and Latin Leap launch first market entry program to help Singapore tech startups expand and grow in Latin American market

Latin Leap and Enterprise Singapore (ESG) have launched the first market entry programme to help tech startups in Singapore to have greater access to business and partnership opportunities in Latin America. The Leap2LatAm programme aims to connect tech startups in Singapore with potential customers, multipliers, and joint venture partners in Latin America…

Singapore SaaS platform Tigerhall raises $7M funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures

Tigerhall has raised $7 million funding led by Monk’s Hill Ventures.Other investors participating in the round include Vulpes Investment Management, XA Networkand Taurus Ventures. The funding will be used to expand its footprint into the United States and Asia Pacific (APAC) markets to continue expanding its enterprise client base.

Singapore smart POS provider Qashier raises $4.7M to accelerate regional expansion

Qashier announced Thursday a $4.7 million fundraise from Exor Seeds, the technology-focused venture arm of Exor. The company will be expanding its presence in Malaysia following the fundraise, as entering other parts of the Southeast Asian market is next in line as part of the company’s growth plan.

Singapore eco-tourism firm Big Tiny raises $3M in Pre-Series A funding

Big Tiny has raised $3 million in pre-Series A funding, gives the business a valuation cap of $22.5 million. The round was led by a prominent businessman, Koh Boon Hwee, along with Phillip Private Equity, GPPC Capital Limited, and Ascend Angels. This latest funding will be used to build on Big Tiny’s momentum, fuelling further growth in Australia as well as…

Grab to debut on NASDAQ after investors approve SPAC merger

Altimeter Growth Corp announced that its shareholders approved the business combination with Grab at an extraordinary meeting of shareholders on Tuesday.

Y Combinator-backed Tablevibe raises $1.5M led by Global Founder Capital

Tablevibe has raised a $1.5M seed investment round led by venture capital firm Global Founder Capital. Velocity Ventures and multiple angel investors, among which Farouk Kadous, founder of African fast-food chain Chickin Worx, also participated in the seed round.

Singapore space tech startup SpeQtral closes $8.3M funding round led by Temasek’s Xora Innovation

SpeQtral has successfully closed a $8.3 million financing led by Xora Innovation. With quantum cryptography fast becoming mainstream and the Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) market expected to be worth $20 billion by 2035, SpeQtral said this latest capital injection will allow the company to strengthen its position as a quantum-secure communications company.

Singapore multi-currency wallet YouTrip raises $30M to accelerate growth in B2C and B2B space

YouTrip has raised $30 million in its latest Series A round. The round, driven by returning investors from major Asian family offices and prominent financial technology investors, will solidify the fintech firm’s position as the leading neobank in Southeast Asia offering business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) multi-currency payments.

Singapore digital wealth platform Endowus adds $27M in funding to accelerate growth across Asia

The growing list of strategic partners bolsters Endowus’ key growth initiatives, including geographic expansion, the roll-out of new product offerings, and further development of its technology platform to enhance client experience. The company also plans to boost its human capital by doubling headcount across core functions and strengthening its technology…

Singapore’s Hepmil Media Group raises $10M in Series A Funding led by Quest Ventures, Pavilion Capital and Bent Pixels

Hepmil Media Group has announced a $10 million Series A funding round led by Quest Ventures, Pavilion Capital and Bent Pixels to support its expansion plans in the region. It will leverage the fund to strengthen its leadership in the digital media space by growing its content and creators’ platform and capabilities, along with expansion of its esports and…