The fighting spirit is #500strong in August!

DealCart to help Pakistan shoppers fight inflation by making daily essentials more affordable; Merkle Science to help companies and the government fight illegal crypto activities; 99 Group fights for proptech innovation in SE Asia through regional expansion; Prenetics launches the world’s first at-home blood kit to fight 50+ health issues.

Missed last month’s highlights? Check it out here.

99 Group raises US$52M to expand in Southeast Asia
Merkle Science secures US$19M to filter out creeps in crypto with proprietary blockchain technology
DealCart bags US$4.5M to serve Pakistan shoppers
Prenetics launches Circle Snapshot, the world’s first push-button & painless blood collection device
Bukalapak on ARK Invest’s podcast: Teddy Oetomo shares on leading financial inclusion and digitalization in Indonesia
Gilmour Space is set to make Australia the 9th country in the world to go into space
Carousell buys into the phone biz, acquires Laku6
Grab acquires MOVE IT to provide safer mobility & new income opportunities in the Philippines
Carsome & CIMB team up to launch Malaysia’s first auto financing app for dealers with one-minute approval times, and more
Ejen2u launches agent management platform to help SMEs and startups increase productivity & profitability through digitalization
Neuron Mobility provides support for the homeless
Koo fights air pollution
AUS & Tata Steel improves mine safety
Nas Academy partners Invisible College to launch Web3 courses that are practically free
Clinikk provides zero-cost medical care
eFishery on being climate change resilient
Mycotech Lab looks to mushrooms to create eco-friendly ‘leather’, inspired by tempeh
Haulio is people-first in a tech-led industry
Homage makes caring for loved ones easier
Hydroleap leaps forward after GIA program
Khailee Ng is ‘Highest Rated’ mentor
Vishal Harnal’s uplifting view of the downturn
Christine Tsai on CNN Marketplace Asia – investing in SEA, why founders shouldn’t go for the unicorn status

Other stories you may have missed:

Grab forms association with competitors to better support delivery staff and merchants in Singapore
Bukalapak’s Q2 revenue climbs 105% as Mitra business shines and continues to be a growth driver
Aerodyne Group and UPSI inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce digital transformation and innovation in high impact industries; both organizations have a common goal of driving technology in rural areas.
AUS wins ‘The Economic Times Excellence Awards 2022’ for Technology Startup of the Year
EMQ boosts international payments capabilities to over 170 markets with launch of global USD offering

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