Daily Markup #643: Top stories in November on US$7.5M raised for Web3 tools, Khailee’s Tatler cover story, Vishal on Rise of the Next podcast, and more
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Daily Markup #643: Top stories in November on US$7.5M raised for Web3 tools, Khailee’s Tatler cover story, Vishal on Rise of the Next podcast, and more

We may not all have succeeded in growing a moustache this Movember. Or maybe it’s your first year trying? Well, 500-backed...

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Daily Markup #607: YAS secures US$4.5M to provide more Web3 insurance coverage; eyes Middle East
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Daily Markup #607: YAS secures US$4.5M to provide more Web3 insurance coverage; eyes Middle East

Click for cover Commuting, hiking, cycling, or buying NFTs? 500-backed YAS MicroInsurance has got you covered! The blockch...

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Daily Markup #536: The top stories in June on over US$30M raised for healthcare, social commerce, proptech, mobility, and more
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Daily Markup #536: The top stories in June on over US$30M raised for healthcare, social commerce, proptech, mobility, and more

You read that right! A whopping US$30.7M was raised in June by 500-backed startups  — Zenysis and Naluri for better h...

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Daily Markup #526: This week’s stories on mobility making headlines & positive environmental impact, and more
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Daily Markup #526: This week’s stories on mobility making headlines & positive environmental impact, and more

Transport comes in all shapes and sizes; they bring us to places, and this week, they come together to form our top storie...

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Daily Markup #522: YAS protects new lifestyles against new risks; Laka protects cargo bikers in Europe; ION Mobility goes beyond saving the world
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Daily Markup #522: YAS protects new lifestyles against new risks; Laka protects cargo bikers in Europe; ION Mobility goes beyond saving the world

New lifestyles, new insurance Artificial intelligence, DeFi, and web3 are shaping the future of society, enabling new oppo...

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Daily Markup #521: This week’s stories on US$6.6M in funding for social commerce, better healthcare for the underserved, and more
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Daily Markup #521: This week’s stories on US$6.6M in funding for social commerce, better healthcare for the underserved, and more

Topping the news this week is Dagangan’s US$6.6M Pre-Series B to expand its social commerce platform to more rural areas i...

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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 #448: Top stories in February on over US$60M raised by 500-backed startups, two acquisitions, and more
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Daily Markup #448: Top stories in February on over US$60M raised by 500-backed startups, two acquisitions, and more

The shortest month of the year has brought 500-backed startups an impressive amount of funding. Over US$60 million was rai...

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Daily Markup #442: This week’s stories on US$11.3M raised for super apps & small businesses, sustainable space tech, and more
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Daily Markup #442: This week’s stories on US$11.3M raised for super apps & small businesses, sustainable space tech, and more

This week, 500-backed startups were all about increasing access and affordability. Appboxo is making it easy for any devel...

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Daily Markup #437: This week’s stories on Curlec’s acquisition by RazorPay, Bukalapak going international, and more
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Daily Markup #437: This week’s stories on Curlec’s acquisition by RazorPay, Bukalapak going international, and more

500-backed startups are expanding beyond their home ground. A majority stake of Malaysian fintech startup Curlec has been ...

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Daily Markup #419: This week’s stories on US$380M raised for automotive & aquaculture, the growth of social commerce and more
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Daily Markup #419: This week’s stories on US$380M raised for automotive & aquaculture, the growth of social commerce and more

This week, a total of US$380 million in funding has been announced by Carsome for the expansion of its used car marketplac...

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Daily Markup #404: This week’s stories on inclusive employment in Singapore, better financial services for freelancers and more
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Daily Markup #404: This week’s stories on inclusive employment in Singapore, better financial services for freelancers and more

500-backed startups are creating employment opportunities in the region. Super app Grab partnered with a social services a...

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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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