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500 Global-backed Monnai raises $6.5m, tapping into SEA for growth
The US-based B2B fintech startup plans to bump up its headcount in Southeast Asia, where 50% of its customers are located.
Miguel Cordon · · 2 min read
Indonesia-focused fintech firm raises $4.8m in Vertex-led round
Fairbanc’s new funds are earmarked for expansion in Indonesia and will help it explore new markets like Vietnam and the Philippines.
Qishin Tariq · · 1 min read
Service marketplace Kaodim shutters operations
The firm will cease operations in its four markets on July 1.
Qishin Tariq · · 1 min read
Hong Kong logistics firm raises pre-series A money
Spaceship has raised US$6 million in funding to date.
Shadine Taufik · · 1 min read
500 Global-backed agritech firm reaps $3m in seed money
Plant Cartridge aims to use the fresh capital to expand its operations by 1 million square feet, and develop new, advanced farming solutions.
Samreen Ahmad · · 1 min readSEA’s leading edtech investors
We take a look at the most active investors in Southeast Asia’s edtech space and dive into an HR startup that’s just come out of stealth mode.
Stefanie Yeo · · 5 min readMelodics’ deck that struck a $1.2m chord with investors
The New Zealand-based startup raised seed funding from a clutch of investors including 500 Startups.
Samreen Ahmad · · 1 min readEnd of ‘unbridled growth’ for China’s tech firms, podcast founder says
The country is also “taking the lead” in emerging tech such as AI, said Tech Buzz China founder and veteran investor Rui Ma at this year’s TIA Conference.
Deepti Sri · · 3 min readEx-VNG, Rocket Internet exec’s bookkeeping startup lands $3m in fresh funds
Vietnam-based Bizzi said its current monthly value of processed invoices has exceeded US$300 million.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read500 Global’s Japan initiative invites startups worldwide for landing pad program
The program will help participating startups expand into Japan and fine-tune their business strategies.
Miguel Cordon · · 1 min read