SaaS

Engagement is the key to a successful event, says Hubilo’s Vaibhav Jain [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]

An increasing number of event organisers have realised the benefits of digital transformation. Enhanced ROI, reach, and savings are just a few of the benefits we can list resulting from virtual events; every virtual event generates at least 10x value for event organisers.

Data centers borne out of COVID: A closer look at skills, land scarcity, and energy usage

Ultimately, reducing the impact on the environment dramatically is fundamental for a sustainable future and the onus lies on data center operators to keep energy levels in check even as they scale up operations.

Singapore interactive video platform Wootag raises $1.7M in funding led by Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund

Wootag has raised $1.7 million in bridge funding led by Cornerstone Venture Partners Fund (CSVP), with further backing from existing investors Wavemaker and SEEDS Capital. This investment fuels Wootag’s expansion plan to scale in Asia Pacific markets and enhance artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities for in-video interactivity and audience engagement…

X0PA AI raises $4.2M in Series A funding to scale AI-powered objective B2B hiring and selections solution

X0PA AI announced $4.2 million in Series A funding led by ICCP SBI Venture Partners (ISVP).SEEDS Capital, AI8 Ventures, XCEL NEXT VENTURES, and SASV Investments also participated in the round. X0PA AI plans to use the capital for global expansion beginning with Asian, United States (US), Latin American, and European markets.

Brands have ‘one shot to impress’ with digital services or risk losing customers, says AppDynamics’ Joe Byrne [Q&A]

Getting real-time visibility across the entire IT environment is critical to maintaining operations and enabling innovation, says AppDynamics CTO Joe Byrne, in a TechNode Global Q&A.

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.

ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2021: Startup Winners – GreenTech & Sustainable Tech, and Internet Solutions

We are thrilled to announce the Startup Winners - GreenTech & Sustainable Tech and Internet Solutions for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.

Australia SaaS provider simPRO secures growth investment of over $350M from K1 Investment Management

simPRO has secured an investment of over $350 million from K1 Investment Management, with participation from existing investor Level Equity. It also announced the acquisitions of ClockShark and AroFlo. In addition to supporting the recent acquisitions, the funding will be used to accelerate product investment and scale global operations across the business.

Singapore enterprise SaaS platform Quincus closes Series B funding led by AEI HorizonX

Quincus has raised an undisclosed amount in the second close of its Series B funding round led by AEI HorizonX. The latest investment will be used for the expansion of the firm’s global footprint with an emphasis on commercial growth in the United States.

Singapore consumer data and analytics startup Milieu Insight raises $5M funding led by MassMutual Ventures Southeast Asia

Milieu Insight has secured $5 million in its latest round of funding led by MassMutual Ventures Southeast Asia. The round also saw the participation from OSK Ventures International Bhd, Genesis Alternative Ventures, as well as several private investors. The funding will be primarily used for the development of new products, as well as geographic expansion…