Singapore
PropTech boom is driven by data, says WeMaintain’s Byron Fuller in a discussion on IoT, green tech & engineering [Q&A]
In late June, tech-enabled lift-maintenance company WeMaintain announced raising a $36 million Series B along with opening its APAC headquarters in Singapore. The investment will…
A deep-dive into the importance of entrepreneur-driven disruptions in education and learning [Q&A with Kaizenvest’s Sandeep Aneja]
Educational technology or EdTech is a growing industry, valued globally at almost $75 billion in 2019 and forecast to grow 19.9 percent year-on-year to $319 billion by 2027. The…
Consumers are spending with overseas retailers more now than ever
2020 was the year of the pandemic, and undoubtedly, the year of e-commerce. With the mobility restrictions, people were spending more time at home and turning to the Internet to…
Tale of the (used car) tape: Putting Carsome and Carro head-to-head
Carsome vs Carro: Who wins Southeast Asia’s used car fight? Carsome’s planned merger with iCarAsia makes it Malaysia’s first unicorn -- just a month after its closest competitor,…
How to choose the right legal structure for your startup in Singapore
Starting a business in Singapore? Here is an overview of the different legal structures to help you find the one that’s right for your startup. Singapore has one of the…
Wireless tech startup Transcelestial to enter Philippines’ internet infrastructure market with $2M investment from Kickstart Ventures
Transcelestial Technologies, a Singapore-based wireless fiber optic tech company, announced that it has received an investment of $2 million from Philippines corporate venture…
Clubhouse: Hype-fuelled gimmick or the future of events and podcasting?
The new audio app has quickly become the most exciting thing to hit the social media sphere in years, but can it maintain the momentum, asks the C-suite Co-Founder & CEO Dean…
Tower Capital PE Fund I has first close at $250M, seeks mid-market investments in Southeast Asia by Q1 2021
Tower Capital Asia, a Singapore-based private equity firm, has held the first closing of its Tower Capital PE Fund I at approximately $250 million. The fund's closing investors…
Legal management platform Lupl raises $14M, readies for Q2 launch with new appointments
Lupl, an open industry platform created for managing legal matters, announced that it has secured $14 million in a recent funding round led by Cooley LLP, CMS, and Rajah &…
SGX may start listing SPACs as the popularity of the investment vehicle grows in Asia
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) is considering the listing of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) as it is reportedly planning to launch consultations on the matter. SGX…
