FoodTech
Singapore’s The GrowHub uses technology to improve experience of “farm to fork” [Q&A]
In an interview with TechNode Global, The GrowHub Founder and CEO Lester Chan shared his views on the latest trends in the industry, challenges in food safety and how technology is able to address these challenges.
The importance of uplifting the F&B industry: How automating and using big data can pave the way for supply chain management and restaurants
Beyond joining the crowd of payments and financing, what we foresee is the need to focus on digitizing and automating the backend; specifically, procurement and supply chain management, especially so in the wake of Covid-19.
Malaysia’s Incite Foodtech acquires Eatcosys to create ASEAN’S retail tech ecosystem
Incite Foodtech Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based food tech venture, has agreed to acquire Eatcosys Sdn Bhd, a homegrown retail technology solutions provider, to create ASEAN’S retail tech ecosystem.
Indian agri-consumer tech startup Eggoz raises $8.8M led by IvyCap Ventures
Eggoz, an India-based agri-consumer tech startup, has on Wednesday announced that it has raised $8.8million in a series B funding round led by Mumbai-based IvyCap Ventures Pvt Ltd. The round also saw participation from the existing investors NABVENTURES, Avaana Capital, and Rebright Partners.
Singapore’s Alchemy Foodtech raises oversubscribed $3M in extended bridge round
Alchemy Foodtech, a Singapore-based food innovation company, has raised $3million from investors including public-listed Thai President Foods, Pine Venture Partners and Selera Kapital, an investment arm of Sour Sally Group.
Touchstone Partners backs F&B ordering platform Oda in $1m seed round
Touchstone Partners has on Thursday announced that it is leading a consortium that has committed to investing $1 million in Oda, a Vietnam-based food procurement system for restaurants and suppliers that streamlines ordering, saves money, and reduces food waste.
Shiok Meats Co-Founder Dr. Sandhya Sriram on the ‘Shelf of the Future’ [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
As pioneers in the industry, we also understand our responsibility to educate the world on alternative proteins.
Australia’s Vow raises $49.2M Series A funding led by Blackbird and Prosperity7 Ventures
Vow, an Australia-based cultured meat company, has on Monday announced its $49.2 million Series A funding co-led by Blackbird and Prosperity7 Ventures, the diversified growth fund of Aramco Ventures. The round also saw strong support from Toyota Ventures, Square Peg Capital, Grok Ventures, Cavallo Ventures, Peakbridge, Tenacious Ventures, HostPlus Super,…
Indonesia’s Jago raises $2.2M Pre-Series A round led by Intudo Ventures and BEENEXT
Jago, an Indonesia-based mobile café company, announced Thursday the completion of a $2.2 million Pre-Series A round of financing led by Intudo Ventures and BEENEXT.The round also saw participation from CyberAgent Capital, and Arkblu Capital.
Thailand’s LINE MAN Wongnai raises $265M Series B funding led by GIC and Line
LINE MAN Wongnai, a Thailand-based food delivery startup, announced Monday that it has raised $265 million in a Series-B investment round led by GIC, Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund, and LINE Corporation. This fundraising round was also joined by BRV Capital Management, PTT Oil and Retail Business Public Company Limited (OR), Bualuang Ventures and Taiwan…
