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Y Combinator joins $1.5m fundraise by ex-Mastercard exec’s startup
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Y Combinator joins $1.5m fundraise by ex-Mastercard exec’s startup

The latest investment lifts Friz’s valuation to US$10 million, sources told Tech in Asia. 
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read
500 Startups rebrands its Southeast Asia-focused 500 Durians fund

500 Startups rebrands its Southeast Asia-focused 500 Durians fund

The 500 Southeast Asia fund will now be open to larger follow-on checks of up to US$5 million and to investments through special purpose vehicles.
Kul Bhushan · · 2 min read
Singapore’s EV motorbike startup Ion Mobility bags seed funding for launch in Indonesia

Singapore’s EV motorbike startup Ion Mobility bags seed funding for launch in Indonesia

It plans to roll out its first EV motorbike in Indonesia by next year and aims to expand its workforce and operations in Singapore, Jakarta, and Shenzhen.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read
Sales automation startup Novocall bags $500k in 500 Startups-led round

Sales automation startup Novocall bags $500k in 500 Startups-led round

The Singapore-based company looks to expand in the region, particularly in Indonesia and Thailand.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read

Medicine delivery startup Gmedes secures funding in 500 Startups-led round

The Singapore-based startup plans to form more partnerships to further expand its service across Asia.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read

Battery tech developer secures $955k from 500 Startups, others

Hong Kong-based Volt14 claims its technology can help phone batteries last 85% longer and enable electric vehicles to be 10% to 15% cheaper.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read

Hong Kong proptech firm Carnot secures $800k from 500 Startups, others

It plans to use the new funds to scale its business and fuel its expansion into Singapore and Thailand.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read
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In brief: Thai biotech JuiceInnov8 gets 500 Startups funding

The startup aims to reduce sugar in drinks while preserving their nutritional value.
Jack Ellis · · 1 min read
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Brief: JD ramps up luxury ecommerce focus with $175m deal

A roundup of the latest news from around the region.
Rita Liao · · 2 min read

Malaysian co-working space scores funding from 500 Startups, other investors

Worq, based in Kuala Lumpur, aims to be a regional player.
Jum Balea · · 2 min read