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News,Investments,Deep Tech,Singapore
Singapore BioTech startup Allozymes secures $5M Seed fund led by deeptech VC investor Xora Innovation
Allozymes plans to use its seed fund to establish its roots in Singapore and establish its manufacturing and business infrastructure in order to meet its projected demand in the APAC region.
July 10, 2021
News,EdTech,Indonesia,Investments
Jakarta-based EdTech platform GREDU secures $4M Series A for local expansion and product development
Since its launch in September 2016, GREDU has grown its platform, which is currently being used by over 400 schools, bringing its total user base to roughly 400,000. The startup provides its users (students, parents, teachers, and administrators) with a single platform to communicate with each other and keep track of any important details.
July 10, 2021
Singapore,InsurTech,Startup Profiles,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
InsurTech startup PolicyPal addresses pain points faced by policyholders [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
PolicyPal Founder and CEO Val Yap shares her story of how personal challenges led her to start a company that digitalizes insurance comparison and management. She also offers advice to fellow female entrepreneurs on the importance of mentorship and finding the right support groups.
July 9, 2021
News,Investments,Malaysia,Logistics
Pickupp to expand presence in Malaysia after completing Series A and A+ funding co-led by PChome, Cornerstone Ventures
Pickupp Malaysia plans to expand coverage of more territories in Malaysia, grow its workforce of delivery agents, and continue investing in technology to further improve its offerings in the market.
July 9, 2021
Global founder collective MAGIC Fund raises $30 Million Fund II to continue backing early-stage startups
MAGIC Fund II is currently looking at global startups that are focused on building infrastructure while delivering a quality customer experience. The firm typically writes checks of $100,000 to $300,000 for early-stage startups and will continue to do so in this fund.
July 8, 2021
News,Biotech / MedTech,Singapore,Investments
MiRXES secures $77M Series C funding to accelerate multi-cancer early detection pipeline
Led by CR-CP Life Science Fund, this new capital will support MiRXES’s growth as a global leader in cancer early detection tests and preventive healthcare.
July 8, 2021
Singapore end-to-end e-commerce logistics firm Janio raises $8M from Choco Up to accelerate regional expansion
Choco Up's investment is part of a wider closed round bridge investment, which also includes funding from Singapore-based Innoven Capital and Janio’s existing shareholders.
July 8, 2021
News,Transportation,Malaysia,Mergers and Acquisitions
AirAsia considers listing digital business in US via SPAC to raise $300M
CEO Tony Fernandes said a few technology-focused SPACs have approached the airline group, and AirAsia has engaged auditors for a deal to list the unit.
July 8, 2021
Mergers and Acquisitions,News,Malaysia,Thailand,eCommerce,Indonesia,Transportation
AirAsia to acquire Gojek’s Thai operations for $50M via share swap deal
The purchase considerations for the proposed acquisitions will be wholly satisfied by the issue of new shares in the AirAsia SuperApp. Gojek will own 4.76 percent in AirAsia SuperApp after the proposed acquisition.
July 7, 2021
Malaysian automaker Proton opens R&D facility in China
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Malaysian automaker Proton opens R&D facility in China
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