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

ood Market Hub it has raised $8.5 million in an extended Series A+ round to finance further expansion and expedite growth. The round was led by Southeast Asia-focused venture capital firm AC Ventures Malaysia. The funding will enable Food Market Hub to accelerate its expansion plans to Indonesia, penetrate deeper into the Malaysian market, and strengthen…

George Kent (Malaysia) Berhad has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to collaborate and promote growth of the tech ecosystem in advancing Malaysia’s digital economy transformation as the company seeks new growth opportunities in the digital space.

LinkBy has raised $1.54 million in an oversubscribed Series Pre-A funding round. Led by global venture capital firm Hive Ventures, the round also saw participation from 18 other investors including institutional/corporate investors such as Artesian Capital and Animoca Brands.

Qashier announced Thursday a $4.7 million fundraise from Exor Seeds, the technology-focused venture arm of Exor. The company will be expanding its presence in Malaysia following the fundraise, as entering other parts of the Southeast Asian market is next in line as part of the company’s growth plan.

We are thrilled to announce the Startup Winners - HealthTech & MedTech and FoodTech & AgriTech for the second edition of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards.

JJ Ang relates how the company has focused on the marketplace approach, priding itself in how trust has been at the core of relationships with its business users. He cites how this platform approach provides a way for businesses to achieve "higher sales volume, faster turnover, reduced operational cost, and lower prices."

London has features that make it a very appealing destination for investments in the gaming industry. The tax incentives offered by the government are just one of them. There are many other reasons why investors continue to support gaming development in London and the UK as a whole. Even Asian gaming companies have been investing in London gaming companies…

With AWAK’s wearable technology, dialysis patients will be able to regain the freedom they once lost due to the rigid schedule of dialysis. With AWAK’s product, dialysis patients will be able to dialyze on-the-go, thus eliminating the need for dedicating specific time and resources for dialysis and hence, reducing the burden of therapy.

Big Tiny has raised $3 million in pre-Series A funding, gives the business a valuation cap of $22.5 million. The round was led by a prominent businessman, Koh Boon Hwee, along with Phillip Private Equity, GPPC Capital Limited, and Ascend Angels. This latest funding will be used to build on Big Tiny’s momentum, fuelling further growth in Australia as well as…