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Gojek’s GoPlay gets funding for streaming battle

Indonesia’s Netflix rival wants more originals.

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Singapore invites startups to apply to $205m Covid crisis fund

For early or later startups, it’s designed to bridge the funding gap.

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Facebook invests in Gojek

Facebook and WhatsApp want to "serve small businesses" with this Gojek deal.

Life’s A Pitch: 6 more startups woo VCs

Apply now for two more pitch sessions coming up in June.

As lockdowns ease, Beam gets funding for its e-scooters

Sequoia joins $26 million investment.

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Singapore AI startup gets series A funding to go global

With the cash, Sentient.io is expanding to Japan, Indonesia, and the US.

GoBear adds $17m to pot to grow its financial marketplace app

Financial services app continues Southeast Asia growth.

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Ride-hail app Tada raises funds as it expands to groceries

Demand for rides is down, but people need grocery deliveries right now.

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Life’s A Pitch: 12 startups angle for funds

Apply now for upcoming pitches over the summer.