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GoTyme Bank partners Mambu to deliver digital banking solution in the Philippines

Newly launched Filipino digital bank GoTyme Bank has partnered with global cloud banking platform Mambu to deliver an innovative digital banking solution that is aiming to improve access to high-quality financial services for Filipinos.

Indonesia’s Komunal raises $8.5M funding led by East Ventures

Komunal, an Indonesia-based fintech company, has on Tuesday announced that it has successfully secured $8.5 million of funding led by East Ventures (Growth fund). This funding round is also participated by AlphaTrio Sustainable Technology Fund, Skystar Capital, Sovereign’s Capital, Ozora, and Gobi Partners.

Indonesia’s Mindtera closes $850,000 seed extension round funding led by East Ventures

Mindtera, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) platform in Indonesia, has announced the close of its combined seed and seed extension round at $850,000 funding led by East Ventures. The round also saw commitments from Seedstars International Ventures among other prominent angel investors.

Lighthouse Canton’s maiden Venture Debt Strategy reaches first close at $20M

Singapore-based investment institution Lighthouse Canton has announced the first close of its newly launched venture debt strategy at $20 million.

Singapore’s logistics firm Locad raises $11M Series A funding led by Reefknot Investments

Singapore-based logistics firm Locad has on Monday announced it has raised an $11 million Series A funding round led by Reefknot Investments, a fund anchored by Temasek and logistics powerhouse Kuehne & Nagel.

3 Tech trends that will define 2023 and beyond

Bridging the technology divide by exploring the highlighted trends in 2023 and beyond is a precursor for competitive development policies. While true innovation isn't an easy challenge, the opportunities it presents are enormous. 

SGInnovate launches national-level talent development strategy

SGInnovate, a deep tech ecosystem builder and investor backed by the Singapore government, has on last Friday launched Deep Tech Talent Central (DTTC), an integrated strategy for solving talent challenges across emerging tech sectors.

US’s MoviePass completes seed funding round led by Animoca Brands

MoviePass Inc., the technology platform enhancing the exploration of film and the moviegoing experience, announced Thursday it has raised its seed financing led by Animoca Brands. The round also saw participation from Claritas Capital, Emerald Plus, Gaingels, Harlem Capital, PKO VC and Sandhill Angels.

Service orchestration: The key to unlocking seamless and scalable digital payments

Orchestration is a hot topic across the payments industry in the US and Europe - but in APAC, it’s still a relatively new concept.