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through an exclusive 8-way due diligence approach, Next100 Blockchain intends to become an essential reputational indicator--to be a "lighthouse" that helps the crypto investing community to navigate crowdfunding campaigns and mitigate the risk of investing in fraudulent projects.

Ula has secured an additional $23.1 million funding from Tiger Global. With a total Series B funding of $110 Million, Ula will continue to invest in geographic, product, and team expansion, with a special focus on supporting underserved retailer communities through technology in Tier 2 to 4 cities.

KaryaKarsa has collaborated with more than 40K creators and served 300K users, enabling creators to promote their digital content or service offerings, such as books, comics, audio, video, and other digital goods, directly to their audience without going through middlemen. The seed round will support the company’s growth in the Southeast Asia market and…

AI Rudder uses voice AI technology to help businesses solve B2C communication challenges across a range of different industries, such as banking and finance, fintech, and e-commerce. Notable clients include fast-growing companies like Kredivo, Adira Finance, and FinVolution.

Sleek has raised $14M in Series A funding led by White Star Capital and Jungle Ventures, bringing the total capital raised by the company to $24 million. The company will use the fresh funds to bolster tech and product development, hiring, and expand presence in existing markets and enter new ones.

Glife Technologies has raised SG$11 million ($8.13 million) Series A funding led by Heliconia Capital, a wholly owned investment subsidiary of Temasek Holdings. The latest fundraise will facilitate its investment into Novitee, and extend its position as a vertically integrated solution provider for food and beverage merchants in Southeast Asia.

TechNode Global is pleased to announce The Startup Leader of the Year finalists for the second edition of ORIGIN Innovation Awards. The ORIGIN Innovation Awards recognizes outstanding startups, corporate innovators, and movers and shakers in the Asia Pacific region poised for growth. The awards celebrate the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship, and…

This week, BEYOND Virtual continues with informative and engaging panels focusing on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, smart retail, and insights into the Philippines, Malaysia, Japan, and Pakistan.

CTOgram has raised $700,000 funding led by Quest Ventures. The investment will speed up the adoption of CTOgram across the region and thereby provide extensive support to drivers everywhere.

Kilo has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A round co-led by Altos Ventures and January Capital. The round was joined by Goodwater Capital, Ascend Vietnam Ventures, Decisive Capital Management, Ratio Ventures, and other angel investors. Kilo plans to grow its team by 4 times over the coming 12 months. Its future roadmap includes several features to further…