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Malaysia’s TNG eWallet raises $168M funding led by Lazada
Touch ‘n Go Group announced Monday that TNG Digital Sdn Bhd (TNGD), the owner and operator of Touch ‘n Go eWallet, Malaysia’s largest eWallet company, has raised MYR750 million ($168.39 million) from its latest round of equity funding. This funding round was led by a new investment in TNG Digital by Lazada Group and a follow-on investment by TNG Digital’s…
Aspire partners with Know Your Customer to financially empower SMEs and entrepreneurs across South-East Asia
Aspire, an all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses in Southeast Asia has joined forces with award-winning RegTech provider Know Your Customer to safely facilitate access to its financial products to underserved SMEs and entrepreneurs in the region.
Singapore’s CrediLinq raises $2.6M co-led by 1982 Ventures and White Venture Capital
CrediLinq, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning credit underwriting firm, has raised $2.6 million funding co-led by 1982 Ventures and White Venture Capital. The round was further supported by 500 Global, Sequoia Sprouts, Arkana Ventures, GK Plug and Play Indonesia, Sketchnote Partners, Boleh Ventures and EPIC Angels.
J&T Express celebrates Its fourth anniversary in Vietnam
Global logistics service provider J&T Express celebrates its fourth anniversary in Vietnam, marking four years of extensive expansion of its domestic network since its launch in Vietnam in July 2018.
Singapore’s HeveaConnect raises $7.1M Series A funding led by Provident, DeClout and HC management
HeveaConnect Pte Ltd (HC), a Singapore-based, agri-commodities platform company, announced Monday that it has completed its series A round led by Provident Capital Partners (Provident), DeClout Ventures (DeClout) and HC management. Proceeds from the investment will be used for working capital, technology development and continued business development in…
Singapore’s Omni HR raises $2.4M pre-seed funding from Alpha JWC Ventures and Picus Capital
Singapore-based human resource (HR) automation platform Omni HR announced Monday it has recently closed $2.4 million in an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round co-led by Alpha JWC Ventures and Picus Capital. The round also saw participation from FEBE Ventures, Basis Set Ventures, Ratio Ventures, and Frances Kang at Horizons Ventures.
Indian EdTech firm upGrad acquires Harappa Education for $38M
UpGrad, an India-based integrated higher EdTech firm has announced a merger with Harappa Education at a value of $38 million, to establish leadership in enterprise learning in India. Harappa will clock about $10 million in revenue this year.
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DataStax and Nanyang Polytechnic Partner to grow the next generation of Big Data management talent in Singapore
DataStax, the real-time data company, announced a partnership with Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) on Friday to help develop the next generation of big data talent and support Singapore's Smart Nation and Digital First initiatives.
Cake DeFi levels up with Razer Silver
Cake DeFi, Asia’s fastest growing cryptofinance platform dedicated to providing access to decentralized financial services, has announced on Friday a market-leading partnership with Razer Silver, a loyalty rewards program for gamers, backed by Razer Inc, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.
