The plant-based movement gets a boost this week with an injection of US$10 million for sustainability platform abillion. In Australia, agrifood startup Escavox readies itself for a new funding round while Gilmour Space Technologies secures support for its launch site in Queensland.

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abillion secures US$10M to build peer-to-peer marketplace
Friz wins US$100,000 grant in female founder program
Escavox prepares for a ~US$3.5M funding round
Carsome & Grab campaign to benefit over 100,000 drivers
Kredivo launches new card to benefit more underbanked
Gilmour Space secures support from the Juru people of Australia
Carousell to enable interest-free installment plan in Hong Kong
Naluri on promoting better mental wellbeing at work
Neuron Mobility launches festive safety campaign
AUS expects Indian drone market to hit up to US$4B
e-Komoditi to take part in 500 Global program
Carousell wants to “make secondhand the first choice”

Other stories you may have missed:

Biotech startup Prenetics is the official RT-PCR COVID-19 testing partner for over 1,300 swimmers in upcoming New World Harbour Race 2021.
Singapore-based Boxgreen enters the tea market after seeing success in healthy snacks. (A subscription may be required.)
Elixus wins gold for Performance Marketing Agency of the Year at A+M’s Agency Of The Year 2021.

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