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ShareChat parent Mohalla Tech eyes $400m IPO next year
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ShareChat parent Mohalla Tech eyes $400m IPO next year

The IPO plans come after the firm achieved operational profitability in the quarter that starting April 2026.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min read
Bluesky CEO steps down, shifts to chief innovation officer role
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Bluesky CEO steps down, shifts to chief innovation officer role

Bluesky’s ecosystem includes more than 500 active apps built on the AT Protocol.
Minh Le · · 2 min read
Mixi launches $50m fund for India-based entertainment startups

Mixi launches $50m fund for India-based entertainment startups

The Japan-based company will identify and help “promising” Indian startups, particularly in the entertainment and consumer services sectors.
Deepti Sri · · 2 min read
Women-only social media startup buys SG femtech firm

Women-only social media startup buys SG femtech firm

Singapore-based Eve World, which will launch its social platform next year, is also planning to raise a seed round from Jungle Ventures and other investors.
Kul Bhushan · · 3 min read

Carousell CEO, ex-Facebook exec join $260k round of Gen Z-focused social network

Singapore-based uWave is a social networking app with campus-specific features to help students stay organized while connecting with peers.
Roehl Niño Bautista · · 2 min read

4 digital marketing channels that work best in Indonesia

One thing is for sure – more Indonesians are going digital. We dive into how businesses are successfully using social networks to engage their customers.
Gustavo Fidel Uy · · 7 min read

VC firm that backed Indian unicorn ShareChat raises $64m for its fourth fund

India Quotient invests about US$250,000 to US$1.25 million into fintech startups and software-as-a-service providers, among others.
Deepti Sri · · 1 min read
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In brief: Facebook eyes minority stake acquisitions to enter China, sources say

The social network has reportedly been in discussions with investment funds and other companies, though progress has been slow.
Aya Lin · · 1 min read
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In brief: Indonesia millennial-focused platform nets seed funding from Maloekoe Ventures

The Shonet is a social network for fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.
Nur Atifi · · 1 min read

Bigo valued at $2.1 billion after YY buyout

The Chinese social network shares the same founder and CEO as the Singapore-based app developer.
Jack Ellis · · 2 min read