This week, 500-backed startups go places – in the physical world and the virtual one! Carsome expanded its footprint in Singapore with the acquisition of a local, award-winning company; InvestaX closed its Series A funding participated by crypto investment firms; in South Korea, Una Brands committed US$100 million to grow K-startups; and Bukalapak ramps up on mobile gaming in Indonesia.

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• Carsome expands in Singapore with 51% acquisition of CarTimes
• InvestaX secures funding from crypto investment firms
• Una Brands commits US$100M to acquire & expand 25 K-startups globally
• Bukalapak gets serious about games with hunt for CEO of Gaming
• Sina Meraji creates Learning Loop for education that’s fueled by curiosity & community
• Carousell launches pandemic relief package to support small businesses in Hong Kong
• Prenetics launches affordable & accurate COVID-19 self-testing kit in Hong Kong
• Aerodyne partnership to elevate drone solutions with 5G
• StoreHub partnership to help SMEs enhance customer experience
• Grab provides seamless Starbucks experience & boosts food donation program
• Kredivo offers 0% interest plan to shoppers for upcoming Eid
• EMQ enhances services in Pakistan & South Korea

Other stories you may have missed:

• Spenny made Inc42’s list of startups to watch for its digital piggy bank-style savings platform.
• Friz partnered Osome, a business management platform for SMEs, to facilitate the setting up and running of businesses for its users.
• Boxgreen donated $2,700 from the proceeds of the ‘Donate to Ukraine’ bundle to the Red Cross.