Carsome
Carsome reports first quarterly profit, “on track” to achieve first full-year profitability this year
Carsome has also marked another achievement in its growth trajectory, surpassing the sale of 500,000 cars since its inception in 2015. This milestone was achieved in just two years after crossing 100,000 cars in 2021. Last year, the group sold over 150,000 cars.
Softbank-backed Carro seeks valuation above $2B as it prepares for IPO- report
Carro is raising capital during one of the hardest possible times for fledgling firms. The Southeast Asia technology industry has been plagued by job cuts, CEO resignations and falling startup valuations, making it difficult for companies to debut on public markets.
Malaysia’s Carsome appoints Eric Chan as Group President and COO
Carsome Group Inc., an integrated car e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, has on Thursday revealed strategic leadership transitions designed to fortify further the company’s commitment to growth and operational efficiency.
Chery Malaysia partners Carsome for vehicle trade-ins and training
Chery Malaysia has signed two memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Carsome and Carsome Academy. The primary focus of these partnerships is to improve vehicle trade-ins and enhance soft skills within the brand's network of representatives.
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The global wave of layoffs hitting US tech companies like Meta, Amazon, and Twitter has also come to Southeast Asia amid a slowdown in fundraising activities for tech startups. Tech companies including venture capital-backed startups in Southeast Asia have also announced layoffs and austerity measures to cope with the uncertain macroeconomic situation.
Malaysia’s unicorn Carsome cutting “hundreds of jobs” to reach profit – report
Carsome “makes adjustments to its workforce where necessary,” the company said in an emailed response to Bloomberg's questions, declining to comment on specific numbers. “We remain committed to investing in all of our current markets and plan to accelerate profitable growth in 2024.”
Carsome appoints Miguel Fernandez as CFO
Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car e-Commerce platform Carsome Group Inc. has on Wednesday announced the appointment of Miguel Fernandez as its Group Chief Financial Officer, effective from November 1, 2023.
Malaysia’s unicorn Carsome open to new funding, open to dual-listing – report
Carsome is ready for an initial public offering (IPO) but is in no rush to list.
Carsome appoints former PwC Singapore chairman as first independent director
Southeast Asia’s largest integrated car eCommerce platform Carsome Group Inc. has on Monday announced the appointment of Yeoh Oon Jin to its board as its first Independent Director, effective from June 30, 2023.
Carsome partners PolicyStreet to introduce personal accident coverage in Malaysia
Malaysia-based user car platform Carsome has partnered InsurTech firm PolicyStreet to introduce Carsome Care+, a car personal accident coverage that also covers car loan payments in the event of unemployment.
