Rocket Internet
Platform services for brands drive Zalora into the black
In 50 Words: In 2022, 2.9 million shoppers purchased at least one item from Zalora, translating to US$451 million in net merchandise value.
In 50 Words: Flash Coffee nears EBITDA breakeven in other markets amid Singapore exit
The company previously said that all of its Indonesian stores are profitable.
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Singapore-based Flash Coffee lays off employees
The Rocket Internet-backed startup has let go of people across the different markets it operates in, the Business Times reported.
Exclusive: Rocket Internet-backed Flash Coffee bags $33m in first series B tranche
Currently, the Singapore-based coffee firm is in the final stages of hitting the second close of its series B round.
Ex-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.
Ex-CEO of Rocket Internet-backed Carmudi hired to lead Antler’s Indonesian unit
Antler’s Indonesian unit will look at inducting about 10 to 15 startups in its first cohort.
Sequoia-backed upskilling firm Scaler acquires Indian online learning platform
Scaler said it has set aside a dedicated fund of US$6.8 million for mergers and acquisitions.
AppWorks joins Taiwanese blockchain fintech startup’s $17m pre-series A round
XREX also appointed former Standard Chartered executive director Christopher Chye as the managing director of its Singapore unit.
Ex-Foodpanda execs launch workspace marketplace in Singapore, Hong Kong
Deskimo has been admitted into the Summer 2021 batch of the Y Combinator accelerator program.



