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PropertyGuru completes acquisition of iProperty Malaysia, thinkofliving
iProperty Malaysia and thinkofliving will continue to operate separately, PropertyGuru said. The group will work to ensure the smooth integration of the businesses while delivering the same value and services to property seekers, agents, and developers.
Singapore property platform Ohmyhome raises $5M in Series A+ funding
The company will use the fresh capital to enhance its data-matching technology across its Singapore, Malaysia, and Philippine markets.
A deep-dive into the importance of entrepreneur-driven disruptions in education and learning [Q&A with Kaizenvest’s Sandeep Aneja]
In a deep-dive Q&A, we learn about the challenges in education, both as an industry and as a pedagogy. "The three key challenges, which are to be addressed by education are access, quality, and relevance,” says Sandeep Aneja, Founder & Managing Partner at Kaizenvest.
Indonesia BNPL firm Kredivo plans go public via via $2.5B SPAC merger
Public listing expected to enable Kredivo’s continued growth in Indonesia, expansion into regional markets, and the ability to enter new business lines.
China’s Huawei to invest $100M in Asia Pacific startup ecosystem over 3 years
The investment would go towards its Spark Program in the Asia Pacific region, which aims to build a sustainable startup ecosystem for the region over the next three years.
Vietnam’s Loship raises $12M in pre-Series C funding led by BAce Capital, Sun Hung Kai & Co
Loship marks a Vietnam foray for both of the lead investors BAce Capital and SHK & Co, as part of their strategies to capture the emerging market opportunities in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia’s Traveloka in talks to raise up to $400M for SPAC deal – report
The fundraising, a so-called private investment in public equity (PIPE), would be part of a deal to merge the online travel startup with Bridgetown Holdings Ltd as soon as this year.
Singapore FoodTech startup Hoow Foods raises $2.22M pre-Series A, launches new plant-based subsidiary Hegg Foods
The company is currently planning its pilot-scale production and is working on plans to commercialize HEGG by the first half of 2022.
Pandemic has served as a catalyst for accelerating ESG innovation in Southeast Asia, says Ee Ling Lim of 500 Startups [Q&A]
In this TechNode Global Q&A with Ee Ling Lim, Head of APAC Business Development, 500 Startups, we learn how the pandemic has served as a catalyst for companies in the region to accelerate their ESG initiatives. We also learn about the nuances in incorporating and implementing such criteria, which may include the need for a shift in corporate culture, as…
