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In focus
For this edition, we cover:
- The hidden giant that hit US$150 million revenue without fanfare
- Gravity-defying microalgae
- A map of Japan’s cleantech startups
Hello reader,
Writing today’s story was a humbling lesson in communication as a journalist.
What could have been a shallow take on the company’s seemingly contradictory financials turned into a deeper look behind its impressive revenue and why investors are pouring money into it.
And the linchpin? I was transparent about my intentions to an investor, which opened up a more honest conversation.
Today’s Big Story peels back the curtains on Surfin, an AI fintech startup that raised US$39 million in the last seven months. Little was known in the media beyond the company’s funding and its inception. Diving deep into Surfin, it became clear why it has several backers.
I also spotlight a startup that is sending microalgae into space to be turned into food for astronauts.
The Big Story
Hidden giant? Lending startup hits $150m revenue without fanfare
Image credit: Timmy Loen
We peer past the impressive-looking numbers to understand what makes Singapore-based Surfin tick, the trade-offs it makes, and why investors are backing it.
Spotlight
Algae babies fly to the Moon and Mars
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