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Innovation Partnerships: China & Singapore [Event highlights]
On June 10th, SGInnovate and TechNode Global presented a panel to discuss how the rapid rise of China’s technology sector can lead to the development of local deep tech capabilities, alongside its various stakeholders.
FoodTech VC firm Good Startup announces first close of $25M fund to invest in sustainable food
Good Protein Fund I aims to invest in startups that are focused on alternative protein solutions to build a sustainable food ecosystem.
Una Brands raises $40M Seed fund to consolidate small e-commerce brands in APAC
Una Brands indicated intends to use the capital to purchase and scale e-commerce brands operating in the Asia-Pacific region. The company plans to buy businesses that sell their products on leading e-commerce sites including Amazon, Shopee, and Lazada.
Former execs from Carousell, OVO & Airbnb launch Rainforest with $36M Seed fund to consolidate APAC Amazon Sellers
The startup will be using its seed fund to acquire Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) brands, invest in technology, and bolster the company’s efforts in recruitment.
Thai FinTech startup atato raises $1M in Seed round led by Zipmex and SOSV
atato plans to use its fresh capital to continue working on its digital assets products and to strengthen its teams, security, and compliance. It plans to continue helping companies create, store, and manage digital assets in full compliance with any local digital assets regulations. The company specifically wants to work on compliance in the areas of…
Indie game dev platform Jambox secures $1.1M Seed funding to foster next-gen competitive game publishing in India and SEA
The Seed fund will be used to fuel the startup’s next-generation competitive game publishing platform for indie game developers specifically in India and Southeast Asia. Jambox plans to launch the platform and establish roots in Vietnam, India, and Indonesia before moving towards launching in Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
After $50M Series A, iSTOX tokenizes Temasek-backed Astrea VI private equity bonds for enhanced access and automation
Through tokenization, securities such as bonds, equity, and funds will be available on blockchain networks through smart contracts.
Singapore e-scooter company Neuron Mobility gears up for South Korea launch to provide tech-driven micromobility options
The company will be launching 2,000 units that meet Korean safety standards to test how the product will be used in Seoul. It plans to scale its operations and deploy more units in the city later in the year.
