Why insurance for delivery riders is a win-win
The arrival of COVID-19 has changed the way we all live and work. With worldwide lockdowns, customers have grown used to the flexibility and convenience of a lifestyle that is more online than ever before. In Vietnam, a slew of online delivery services is in increasingly high demand, leading to unique challenges in terms of delivery worker acquisition, and of course, protection.
The pandemic…
Gushcloud is professionalizing management of digital creators, influencers, and talent [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
Editor’s note: This interview is part of a Q&A series with winners of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2020. Gushcloud International is a winner in the category Startup Awards–Media & Entertainment.
When social media was just a nascent technology in the early 2000s, who knew that it would be a viable means of content distribution and monetization decades after? According to Statista,…
There is no magic in crafting the magic wand for fashion tech, just old fashioned hard work!
My name is Oh Tepmongkol-Wheaton. I am the CEO/Co-founder of the OHZONE, Inc., a fashion tech startup based in the SF Bay Area.
The founding team came together at Stanford and Nvidia and has deep technical expertise in 3D technology. We have spent 24 women-years developing the patented 3D photorealistic (3DREAL™) technology to create true-to-life digital assets from real garments. OHZONE…
It’s happening: Gojek and Tokopedia finalize merger to form GoTo Group
After the buzz about a possible merger in early January, Indonesia’s leading tech companies Gojek and Tokopedia have officially announced their merger. The new entity that comes out of this deal is called GoTo Group, and is set to become the biggest technology business group in Southeast Asia’s largest economy.
Gojek published a blog post to inform the public about the merger, confirming many…
How Parcel Perform is reimagining the logistics experience for businesses and end-users [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
Editor’s note: This interview is part of a Q&A series with winners of the ORIGIN Innovation Awards 2020. Parcel Perform is a winner in the category Startup Awards–Logistics & LMF.
The logistics market in Southeast Asia is expected to reach $55.7 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 5.5 percent. Some of the key catalysts in this market include the rapid growth of e-commerce, enhanced trade…
Returning investor Telkomsel boosts Gojek investment by $300M to grow Indonesia’s digital lifestyle infrastructure
Indonesian unicorn Gojek has secured $300 million in additional funding from Telkomsel, a brand name of GSM and IMTS Mobile phone network owned by Telkom. The digital telco company’s investment follows an existing collaboration between the two companies. The increased investment will help Gojek ramp up its digital services and generate new and innovative solutions.
Gojek’s total funding now…
JustKitchen’s cloud kitchen model uses data and logistics optimizations to ensure quality of hot food delivery [Q&A with Kent Wu]
A lot goes into the food that you order from an app or through a phone call. From the logistics of raw materials and ingredients to ensuring just the right amount of delivered ingredients to minimize spoilage to the actual preparation, packaging, and delivery.
The F&B sector can definitely benefit from optimizations in data and logistics. This is just what JustKitchen is accomplishing…
Former execs from Carousell, OVO & Airbnb launch Rainforest with $36M Seed fund to consolidate APAC Amazon Sellers
Rainforest, the Singapore-based e-commerce brand aggregator, has announced that it is launching with a $36 million Seed fund led by Nordstar Partners and participated by Insignia Ventures Partners. The startup will be using its seed fund to acquire Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) brands, invest in technology, and bolster the company’s efforts in recruitment.
The company’s seed funding round…
Singapore-based agrifoodtech catalyst GROW launches the second cohort of its flagship accelerator program
GROW, the Southeast Asia agrifoodtech accelerator based in Singapore, seeks to advance sustainable agriculture in the region and the rest of the world with the sophomore cohort of its Impact Accelerator program.
The agriculture investor has recently completed its selection of a new batch of funding recipients, which represent some of the most notable innovations from the agricultural and food…
A beginner’s guide to customer acquisition
Increasing your customer base is the quickest way to grow. Therefore, customer acquisition is considered to be the most obvious way to achieve your revenue goals. Let's start with an inspiring customer acquisition story.
Arguably, Instagram is the most popular social media platform in 2021 with having 1.074 billion active users worldwide. However, they were not always super famous from their…