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Platform services for brands drive Zalora into the black
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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.
Melissa Goh · · 1 min read
In 50 Words: Flash Coffee nears EBITDA breakeven in other markets amid Singapore exit
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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.
Putra Muskita · · 1 min read
I’ve been around some of the best venture builders. Here’s what makes them great
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I’ve been around some of the best venture builders. Here’s what makes them great

Picking the right CEO, not relying too heavily on one person, and creating a structured foundation for scale are key to venture builder success.
Ken Leaver · · 6 min read
Singapore-based Flash Coffee lays off employees

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.
Samreen Ahmad · · 1 min read
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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.
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read
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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.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read
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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.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read

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. 
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read

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.
Samreen Ahmad · · 2 min read

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.
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read