Daily Markup #578: Top stories in August on over US$60M raised to fight against inflation, for security, health, proptech, and more
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Daily Markup #578: Top stories in August on over US$60M raised to fight against inflation, for security, health, proptech, and more

The fighting spirit is #500strong in August! DealCart to help Pakistan shoppers fight inflation by making daily essentials...

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Daily Markup #570: Carsome & CIMB team up to launch Malaysia’s first auto financing app for dealers with one-minute approval times, and more
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Daily Markup #570: Carsome & CIMB team up to launch Malaysia’s first auto financing app for dealers with one-minute approval times, and more

Car financing speeds up Dealing with financial paperwork is tedious, boring, and stressful. It’s also the least exciting p...

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Daily Markup #513: The top stories in May on a unicorn listing, over US$190M raised for mobility, the Metaverse, fintech, foodtech, and more
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Daily Markup #513: The top stories in May on a unicorn listing, over US$190M raised for mobility, the Metaverse, fintech, foodtech, and more

May has been an exciting month of big achievements and new milestones for 500-backed startups! Hong Kong’s first unicorn l...

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Daily Markup #511: This week’s stories on Prenetics’ Nasdaq listing, over US$30M raised for healthcare, foodtech, metaverse-building and more
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Daily Markup #511: This week’s stories on Prenetics’ Nasdaq listing, over US$30M raised for healthcare, foodtech, metaverse-building and more

It’s an exciting week for 500-backed startups across Southeast Asia! Prenetics became Hong Kong’s first unicorn to list in...

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Daily Markup #508: Glife raises US$2.88M Series A extension; Carousell partners Stripe to combat fraudsters; HappyFresh aims for 1-hour deliveries
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Daily Markup #508: Glife raises US$2.88M Series A extension; Carousell partners Stripe to combat fraudsters; HappyFresh aims for 1-hour deliveries

A win for food security Remember foodtech startup Glife Technologies’ successful US$8M Series A last year? The 500-backed ...

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Daily Markup #501: This week’s stories on acquisitions & investments by Carsome, Carousell & Glife, using tech to drive, thrive, and more
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Daily Markup #501: This week’s stories on acquisitions & investments by Carsome, Carousell & Glife, using tech to drive, thrive, and more

This week is all about partnerships and teamwork! Carsome acquired automotive content companies WapCar and AutoFun in its ...

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Daily Markup #498: Prenetics brings healthcare to homes; Glife invests in Vietnamese agritech; Naluri supports Universal Health Coverage
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Daily Markup #498: Prenetics brings healthcare to homes; Glife invests in Vietnamese agritech; Naluri supports Universal Health Coverage

Delivering healthcare at home 2022 started with a bang for 500-backed biotech company Prenetics! It announced revenue grow...

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Daily Markup #496: This week’s stories on US$80.5M raised for mobility & motion design, solutions for food fights & waste, and more
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Daily Markup #496: This week’s stories on US$80.5M raised for mobility & motion design, solutions for food fights & waste, and more

The first week of May welcomes big Series B movements as Neuron Mobility lands US$43.5M for micromobility and LottieFiles ...

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Daily Markup #495: LottieFiles raises US$37M to democratize animations; How Carousell tackles scammers; Glife puts a stop to food fights
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Daily Markup #495: LottieFiles raises US$37M to democratize animations; How Carousell tackles scammers; Glife puts a stop to food fights

New funds set in motion Step aside, GIFs! Lottie animations are taking centerstage. 500-backed LottieFiles raised US$37M i...

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Daily Markup #491: The top stories in April on US$35M raised for farming, startups protecting the planet and more
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Daily Markup #491: The top stories in April on US$35M raised for farming, startups protecting the planet and more

It’s all about F-words in April – food and farming, that is! FarMart and Plant Cartridge raised a total of US$35 mil...

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Daily Markup #486: This week’s stories on sustainable solutions & environmental protection, uplifting underserved communities, and more
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Daily Markup #486: This week’s stories on sustainable solutions & environmental protection, uplifting underserved communities, and more

Happy Earth Day! Sustainability is getting extra attention this week from 500-backed startups. Carsome and Sunway Innovati...

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Daily Markup #386: Top stories in November on over US$70M raised by 500-backed startups, multi-market acquisitions, and more
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Daily Markup #386: Top stories in November on over US$70M raised by 500-backed startups, multi-market acquisitions, and more

Over US$70 million has been raised by five 500-backed startups this month for sustainable transport, re-commerce, affordab...

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Daily Markup #379: This week’s stories on over US$50M raised by Neuron Mobility, Carousell, Glife & Clinikk and more
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Daily Markup #379: This week’s stories on over US$50M raised by Neuron Mobility, Carousell, Glife & Clinikk and more

This week, four 500-backed startups secure over US$50 million in funding for sustainable transport, recommerce, agritech, ...

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Daily Markup #377: Glife bags US$8.12M for regional & user expansion; Bukalapak signs US$141M loan facility to diversify; URBANMETRY on rethinking sustainable living in the new normal
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Daily Markup #377: Glife bags US$8.12M for regional & user expansion; Bukalapak signs US$141M loan facility to diversify; URBANMETRY on rethinking sustainable living in the new normal

Funds for farms 500-backed startup Glife Technologies has secured US$8.12 million in a Series A round led by Heliconia Cap...

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Daily Markup #336: This week’s stories on the 500-backed startups and founders leading the way to the future & more
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Daily Markup #336: This week’s stories on the 500-backed startups and founders leading the way to the future & more

This week, a total of 17 500-backed founders and executives have been honored for their contributions to society. Meanwhil...

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