Logistics
Finding a niche in the Philippines’ Iron Triangle
In this third part, we explore how much Covid-accelerated digitization boosted the country’s ‘Iron Triangle’ – e-commerce, logistics, and fintech – startups, and how the startup Davids are battling the Goliath super apps to carve out their own niches.
Singaporean logistics firm GoComet banks $7M Series A funding led by Rider Global and Atlas Ventures
GoComet has closed $7 million in Series A financing led by Rider Global and Atlas Ventures. Jetty Ventures, Rebright Partners, Leo Capital and Krishna Capital also participated in the round. The funding will fuel the further development of GoComet's platform and accelerate its customer growth and expansion in the United States (US) and Europe, in line with…
Singaporean logistics firm Inteluck raises $15M Series B funding led by Creo Capital
Inteluck has raised $15 million in a Series B fundraising round led by Creo Capital. East Ventures and Headline Asia are among the investors in this round,
Singapore logistics firm Haulio secures $7M investment led by Temasek’s Heliconia Capital
Haulio has raised $7 million in a Series A funding round led by Temasek unit Heliconia Capital. The round also saw participation from new and existing investors across the globe. The startup will use the funds to drive stronger haulage capabilities, enhance service quality, elevate product engineering and development, reinforce talent acquisition and scale…
AirAsia secures Malaysian regulator license for remote drone pilot training
AirAsia has secured its Certificate of Approval (COA) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), to conduct remote drone pilot training. With the approval, AirAsia has become first in Malaysia to provide industry support with quality remote pilot training.
Indonesian logistics firm J&T Express officially launches its express network in the UAE and Saudi Arabia
J&T Express has official launhced its express network in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia. The two countries are the first markets to be covered by the firm in the Middle East, and the latest expansion brings the firm's global network coverage to a total of ten countries.
Hong Kong intelligent logistics platform Zeek launches quick commerce solutions in Hanoi, Vietnam
Zeek is closing the year on the back of strong momentum in Southeast Asia. Following its foray into Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth quarter of 2020 and its successful partnership with Circle K Vietnam, one of Vietnam’s largest local convenience store chains, Zeek has expanded its footprint in Vietnam with its launch in Hanoi in November 2021.
Hong Kong logistics startup Pickupp raises $37M Series B funding led by Jardine Matheso
Pickupp has raised another $37 million in Series B funding led by Hong Kong conglomerate Jardine Matheson. Existing investors including Reefknot Investments, Cathay Venture Inc., PChome Online Inc., DRIVE Catalyst, and Swire Properties also joined the round, Pickupp said in a statement. The funding will be used to deepen its presence in Asia and to…
Tencent-backed J&T Express raises $2.5B ahead of Hong Kong listing – report
J&T's main backers Boyu Capital, Hillhouse Capital Group and Sequoia Capital China, and Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings were among investors in the latest fundraising.
Thailand’s WHA Group invests in Thai logistics startup Giztix’s $7.75M Series B funding round
WHA Group has joined Bualuang Ventures to become the main investor in the Series B funding round of GIZTIX, a Thai startup that provides a digital platform for e-Logistics, with total funding of more than $7.75 million. GIZTIX plans to use the funds to develop services and technologies in transportation and to expand the service areas while reducing…
