startups
Picking fights you can win
Here’s a look into the playbook of SEA startups challenging giants in voice AI and fintech. Spoiler: Market knowledge competes with scale and capital.
Glenn Kaonang · · 5 min read
Scaling abroad? Mind the gaps
An investor and a lawyer discuss the ins and outs of global expansion. Meanwhile, Lazada gets a boost from its AI assistant and OpenClaw enters China.
Miguel Cordon · · 4 min read
Sequoia said to lead $300m fundraising for legal AI startup
Sources indicate that this funding round would value Harvey at US$3 billion.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read
American EV startup Canoo files for bankruptcy, ceases operations
The company cited significant financial difficulties, a high cash burn rate, and challenges in securing funding.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readIsraeli healthtech firm raises $8.3m seed funding
Led by Awz Ventures, the round also saw support from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and a grant from the Israel Innovation Authority.
Minh Le · · 1 min readIndia’s AI-powered accounting startup raises $5m
The company plans to use the funds to expand its AI-driven products, improve its global reach, and strengthen its teams.
Naomi Li Gan · · 1 min readUS-based PE firm acquires Israeli cybersecurity startup
AE Industrial Partners plans to merge Paragon with its existing portfolio company, Red Lattice.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readDubai proptech startup Stake considers Saudi HQ
The company officially launched operations in Saudi Arabia on December 9.
Diya Lal · · 1 min readChinese AI startup Baichuan co-founder exits
Hong Tao contributed significantly to building Baichuan’s monetization team before his exit.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min readAmazon’s venture fund to invest $120m in Indian startups
The initiative focuses on digitizing operations and expanding in domestic and global markets.
Grace Priscilla Teo · · 1 min read