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Logistics & vehicle tracking SaaS McEasy closes $6.5M Series A funding led by East Ventures
McEasy, a startup that provides Software-as-a-Service digital solutions for logistics operators and vehicle tracking, has raised $6.5 million (approximately IDR 97 billion) Series A investment round led by East Ventures.
Cybersecurity startup watchTowr totals $10.25M in Pre-Series A investment
watchTowr will use the additional funds to continue enhancing the technology that underpins its proprietary platform and to seize growth opportunities that are arising from markets outside of Southeast Asia.
Palo Alto Networks appoints Steven Scheurmann as Regional Vice President for ASEAN
Scheurmann is a recognized expert on topics such as the digital economy, cybersecurity, AI, and cloud technology. He has taught at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School and regularly speaks at industry events.
Singapore-based Lendor appoints Jo Olivia Lee as COO to lead expansion to Thailand and South East Asia
Lendor, a Singapore-based circular tech startup has welcomed the appointment of Jo Olivia Lee as Chief Operating Officer who will be responsible for the continuous development of the app, platform services and infrastructure. She will be overseeing administrative and operations for both the Singapore office and the recent launch of Lendor Thailand.
Singapore’s YouTrip launches in-app travel insurance
Singapore's neobank YouTrip announced Monday that it has launched a new travel insurance product on its multi-currency app for all local users. Rolled out in conjunction with online insurance provider, HL Assurance (HLAS), travellers can now purchase a single-trip policy directly and conveniently on the YouTrip app, and enjoy up to 65 percent in savings on…
How data connectivity is driving the future of the automotive industry
As systems evolve towards fully autonomous driving, data-driven services, and much greater personalization in the software-defined car, robust, high-performance, and secure connectivity will become increasingly indispensable.
East Ventures remains bullish on Indonesia & Southeast Asia despite headwinds
In the exclusive interview, Cuaca also shared his views on the overall tech ecosystem in Indonesia, startups’ valuation and the firm’s exit strategy.
China’s Xinghuo BIF and Malaysia’s Zetrix jointly introduce Web3 Services
China's Xinghuo Blockchain Infrastructure and Facility (Xinghuo BIF) and Malaysia's Zetrix have jointly announced the introduction of blockchain-based identifiers (BID) / verifiable credentials (VC) and blockchain-based E-signing services to international markets.
X-PITCH 2022 is open for applications [Partner Event]
The TECH FOR GOOD theme of X-PITCH 2022 highlights the challenges in the post-pandemic world and innovations that will make meaningful social impacts for the public good. Participating teams should focus on applications and services that accelerate digital transformation around five major categories, backed by Web3, AI, 5G, edge computing, and next-gen…
