group buying
TreeDots to shut down group-buying service this month
The development comes almost six months after the platform raised US$11 million in series A funding.
Roehl Niño Bautista · · 2 min read
Carousell’s next golden egg: used cars?
In The Checkout this week, we look at how used cars are becoming a big bet for Carousell and consider the setbacks of community group-buying in China.
Jofie Yordan · · 4 min read
Alibaba’s group-buying unit to reportedly layoff 20% staff
Several business lines within Alibaba’s group-buying business unit, MMC, have finalized their initial layoff lists, Pandaily reported.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read
Indian ecommerce unicorn adopts Pinduoduo model
With the new model, Udaan will take on players like Meesho, DealShare, and Gobillion, reported the Economic Times.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min readMeituan improves conditions for delivery riders after robust Q2 revenue
Meituan continued its investment in its community group-buying business, as it looks to fend off well-resourced rivals like JD.com, Pinduoduo, and Alibaba.
AJ Cortese · · 2 min readIndonesian group-buying startup bags seed funding from East Ventures
KitaBeli currently sources its product from wholesalers, with rice and noodles as the best-selling products on its platform.
Aditya Hadi Pratama · · 3 min readWhy Jay-Z’s venture fund is rapping on Southeast Asia’s door
Arrive’s Neil Sirni talks about the firm’s pivot to the region, what it looks for in startups, and what the hip hop billionaire is like as a boss.
Jack Ellis · · 10 min readJay-Z’s VC firm invests in Indonesian social commerce app
This latest deal follows capital injections into Zilingo, Kopi Kenangan, and others.
Jack Ellis · · 3 min read
Steven MillwardEver heard of ‘group employment?’ This startup is rising with the concept
What if you can somehow combine Groupon’s business model with subscription commerce?
Jinny Liu · · 3 min read