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https://technode.global/2021/09/01/malaysias-carsome-raises-200m-in-financing-round-valuation-hit-1-3b/ | Malaysia’s Carsome raises $200M in financing round, valuation hits $1.3B | 71 | Southeast Asian used car trading platform This is complemented by new credit facilities of $30 million, bringing total funds raised to $200 million, Carsome said in a statement. The Series D2 round, the largest equity investment in Carsome’s history, saw participation from one of the largest sovereign wealth funds in t... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/30/malaysias-gig-workers-employment-platform-troopers-bags-close-to-1m-in-series-a-round/ | Malaysia’s gig workers employment platform Troopers bags close to $1M in Series A round | 71 | Troopers MalaysiaShopper360’s investment and strategic partnership will provide Troopers the leverage to implement some of the company’s business plans. The investment will be used for technology development, marketing, and working capital to further expand its business In Malaysia, Troopers said in a statement on Mond... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/30/malaysias-islamic-crowdfunding-platform-ethis-group-raises-1-7m-in-pre-series-a-round/ | Malaysia’s Islamic crowdfunding platform Ethis Group raises $1.7M in pre-Series A round | 71 | Ethis GlobalThis funding round comes hot on the heels of Ethis’ recent appointment of Amra Mohd as the Chairman of the newly established Ethis Investment Management, Ethis said in a statement on Thursday. This ‘Super Angel’ round included leaders and executives from Islamic finance and fund management across various ju... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/27/scaleup-malaysia-inks-memorandum-of-cooperation-with-technology-park-malaysia-in-strategic-public-private-partnership/ | ScaleUp Malaysia inks memorandum of cooperation with Technology Park Malaysia in strategic public-private partnership | 71 | Malaysia-based accelerator “ScaleUp Malaysia is a known accelerator program that is operated by entrepreneurs and industry veterans. The partnership between TPM and ScaleUp Malaysia will provide startups better access to government resources that include labs, infrastructure, and other facilities, as well as regulatory... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/26/petronas-future-tech-2-0-welcomes-20-malaysian-deep-tech-startups-including-drone-tech-firm-aerodyne/ | Petronas Future Tech 2.0 welcomes 20 Malaysian deep tech startups including drone tech firm Aerodyne | 71 | A total of 20 Malaysian startups have been selected to participate in the second edition of Petronas FutureTech 2.0, an intensive technology accelerator program led by the national oil company in collaboration with state-linked telco The latest edition of the program received 368 applications, more than double compared... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/26/mdec-launches-global-technology-grant-to-nurture-global-tech-champions/ | MDEC launches Global Technology Grant to nurture global tech champions | 71 | Malaysia Digital Economy Malaysia (MDEC)It will provide up to 2 million ringgit funding for technology companies and technology accelerators, MDEC said in a statement. GTG’s objective is to support the scaling-up of Malaysian technology companies into the global arena by way of empowering innovation, development, and c... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/26/malaysia-based-spac-kairous-acquisition-files-for-a-50-million-ipo-on-nasdaq/ | Malaysia-based SPAC Kairous Acquisition files for a $50 million IPO on NASDAQ | 71 | Kairous Acquisition Corp Ltd, an Asia-focused blank check company led by the founder of Malaysia-based The special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) which plans to raise $50 million, is offering 5 million units at $10 each. Each unit consists of one ordinary share, one-half (1/2) of a redeemable warrant, and one right... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/25/singapores-omnilytics-to-acquire-malaysias-supahands-in-20m-deal/ | Singapore’s Omnilytics to acquire Malaysia’s Supahands in $20M deal | 71 | OmnilyticsOmnilytics will be embarking on an ongoing strategic acquisition drive to bolster its core functions and technological capabilities to supercharge its long-term growth, the company said in a statement. “At Omnilytics, our vision is to enable a more intelligent, connected retail ecosystem, enabling brands to s... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/25/scaleup-malaysia-launches-cohort-3-partners-with-quest-ventures-indelible-ventures/ | ScaleUp Malaysia launches Cohort 3, partners with Quest Ventures & Indelible Ventures | 71 | Malaysia-based accelerator In launching Cohort 3 ScaleUp Malaysia announced that they have entered into partnerships with two venture capital firms, Singapore-based Collectively these firms bring access to partners, investors, and other networks in Southeast Asia and the United States of America, accelerating targeted ... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/24/malaysias-airasia-launches-e-hailing-services-eyes-more-acquisitions-as-it-builds-super-app/ | Malaysia’s AirAsia launches e-hailing services; eyes more acquisitions as it builds Super App | 71 | Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Ride was officially launched during an online event on Tuesday. Services are currently available in the Klang Valley, with expansion to more cities in Malaysia planned throughout the year. AirAsia plans to rollout the e-hailing services in other countries including Thailand, Indonesia, ... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/23/malaysias-telecoms-infrastructure-firm-edotco-accepted-as-united-nations-global-compact-signatory/ | Malaysia’s telecoms infrastructure firm Edotco accepted as United Nations Global Compact signatory | 72 | Edotco GroupAs a signatory, Edotco said it will be supporting the 10 Principles on human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, which will be embedded as part of the company’s strategy, culture, and day-to-day operations. “We will be further extending our green agenda with a focus on carbon neutrality initiat... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/20/political-uncertainties-in-malaysia-seen-as-short-term-risks-tech-investors-say/ | Political uncertainties in Malaysia seen as ‘short-term risks’, say tech investors | 72 | The political uncertainties in Malaysia following the resignation of its Prime Minister are seen as ‘short-term’ risks as the tech industry in the country is expected to continue its growth momentum amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to tech investors. Muhyiddin Yassin stepped down as Malaysia’s eighth prime... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/19/malaysias-home-finishing-product-marketplace-homa2u-bags-567k-funding/ | Malaysia home finishing product marketplace HOMA2U bags $567K funding | 72 | Malaysia-based building materials and home finishing product marketplace The total raised amounted to 2.4 million MYR ($567,000), HOMA said in a statement. Prior to that, Malaysia-based accelerator ScaleUp Malaysia with investment partner Quest Ventures Pte Ltd invested via the ScaleUp Malaysia’s Accelerator program wh... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/18/airasias-logistics-arm-teleport-acquires-food-delivery-platform-delivereat-for-9-8m/ | AirAsia’s logistics arm Teleport to acquire food delivery platform Delivereat for $9.8M | 72 | Malaysia’s low-cost airline AirAsia Group Bhd’s logistics arm Teleport has signed an agreement to acquire Malaysian online food delivery platform Delivereat in a deal valued at$9.8 million. The deal values Teleport at $300 million and welcomes investors, including Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai-based venture capital firm As... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/18/airasia-partners-insurtech-startup-policystreet-to-provide-digital-car-insurance-service/ | AirAsia partners with InsurTech startup PolicyStreet to provide digital car insurance service | 72 | Malaysia’s low-cost airlineThe digital car insurance service includes insurance and road tax renewal and allows car owners to make price comparisons of various insurance providers. It also offers add-on coverage such as windscreen, flood, extra drivers, and road tax home delivery service. The development also came as A... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/18/axiata-rhb-consortium-digital-bank-license-malaysia/ | Does Axiata-RHB consortium have what it takes to win a digital bank license in Malaysia? [Q&A] | 72 | Editor’s note:Axiata-RHB consortium is often seen as one of the forerunners to win a digital banking license in Malaysia as tWhile the consortium is joining a crowded field vying for digital bank licenses, partnering with RHB Bank Bhd is seen as a good move, according to analysts. Axiata’s experience and expertise in o... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/16/sunway-ilabs-announces-top-5-startups-for-its-2021-super-accelerator-program/ | Sunway iLabs announces top 5 startups for its 2021 Super Accelerator program | 72 | Malaysia-based conglomerate Sunway Group’s innovation arm, The accelerator program, kicked off together with Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai-based venture capital firm Gobi Partners last month, was completed with 23 startups in a pitch competition to a panel of judges. The top five startups of this third cohort come from var... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/13/challenges-and-opportunities-as-buy-now-pay-later-shopping-gains-traction-in-malaysia/ | Challenges and opportunities as Buy Now, Pay Later shopping gains traction in Malaysia | 72 | Kuala Lumpur-based Lau Chi Yan, 33, bought an oven online using Grab’s Pay Later services when the ride-hailing and payment firm ran a cash rebate promotion in Malaysia in June. As a new user, she received a rebate of 65 MYR ($15.34) with minimum spending of 150 MYR ($35.40), equivalent to a 43.33 percent discount on t... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/06/airasias-bigpay-raises-up-to-100m-in-financing-from-south-koreas-sk-group/ | AirAsia’s BigPay raises up to $100M in financing from South Korea’s SK Group | 72 | Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia Group’s FinTech unit This is the first time any portfolio company within AirAsia Digital has secured financing of this size, BigPay said in a statement. The announcement comes a few weeks after BigPay has put together a consortium of strategic partners to support its application: Malays... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/05/propertyguru-completes-acquisition-of-iproperty-malaysia-thinkofliving/ | PropertyGuru completes acquisition of iProperty Malaysia, thinkofliving | 72 | Southeast Asia PropTech firm PropertyGuru now owns all of the shares in In exchange, REA now has an approximate 18 percent equity interest in PropertyGuru. iProperty Malaysia and thinkofliving will continue to operate separately, PropertyGuru said. In the coming months, the group will work to ensure the smooth integrat... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/03/bigpay-banks-on-airasias-ecosystem-consortiums-banking-expertise-to-vie-for-digital-banking-license-in-malaysia/ | BigPay banks on AirAsia’s ecosystem, consortium’s banking expertise to vie for digital banking license in Malaysia [Q&A] | 73 | Editor’s note:Malaysia’s central bank Bank Negara Malaysia announced A diverse range of parties has submitted applications for the digital bank license, ranging from banks, industry conglomerates, technology firms, e-commerce operators, FinTech players, cooperatives, and state governments. The regulator plans to issue ... |
https://technode.global/2021/08/02/malaysias-axiata-eyes-66-stake-in-indonesias-link-net/ | Malaysia’s Axiata eyes 66% stake in Indonesia’s Link Net | 73 | Malaysian telecoms group Axiata and its 66.48 percent subsidiary, PT XL Axiata Tbk, have entered a non-binding term sheet with Asia Link Dewa Pte Ltd and PT First Media Tbk to facilitate discussions and negotiations for a potential acquisition of 1.82 billion shares or 66.03 percent stake in Link Net, the group said in... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/28/malaysias-istore-isend-bags-investment-from-japans-logistics-giant-yamato-holdings/ | Malaysia’s iStore iSend bags investment from Japan’s logistics giant Yamato Holdings | 73 | Malaysia homegrown e-fulfillment service company The fund will be used for iStore iSend’s talent acquisition and improving its proprietary system to help the company in its plan for cross-border expansion, iStore iSend said in a statement on Monday. The investment is an extension of “We are hopeful that this strategic ... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/28/malaysia-competition-commission-closely-monitors-food-delivery-platforms-after-public-outcry-on-exorbitant-commission-fees/ | Malaysia Competition Commission closely monitors food delivery platforms after public outcry on exorbitant commission fees | 73 | The MyCC said it is also closely monitoring and assessing the situation as to whether the conduct(s) of certain food delivery platform companies is in contravention of the Competition Act 2010 or not. “The MyCC, along with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) have met with relevant parties incl... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/27/aia-malaysia-buys-minority-stake-in-ant-backed-e-wallet-operator-tng-digital/ | AIA Malaysia buys minority stake in Ant-backed e-wallet operator TNG Digital | 73 | Insurance company The amount of the deal was not disclosed. Quoting sources, local news portal theedgemarkets. com reported that AIA is investing in TNG Digital via the participation in the latest round of capital raising, which values TNG Digital at about $700 million. AIA also announced the formation of a long-term s... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/27/indonesia-happyfresh-65m-series-d-funding-naver-gafina/ | Indonesia’s HappyFresh raises $65M in Series D funding led by Naver Financial Corp & Gafina B.V. | 73 | Indonesia-headquartered online grocery platform It was led by Existing investors such as Mirae Asset-Naver Asia Growth Fund and Z Venture Capital have also participated. The round exceeded initial targets, due to significant demand from new and existing investors, HappyFresh said in a statement on Monday. “We see a big... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/26/tale-of-the-used-car-tape-putting-carsome-and-carro-head-to-head/ | Tale of the (used car) tape: Putting Carsome and Carro head-to-head | 73 | Carsome vs Carro: Who wins Southeast Asia’s used car fight?CarsomeBoth used car innovators share many similarities — from the year they were founded (2015) to their geographic reach across Southeast Asia. But with Carsome now joining Great startups start with great ideas, and both unicorns are masterminded by founding ... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/19/singapore-foodtech-firm-easy-eat-raises-5m-funding-eyes-sea-expansion/ | Singapore FoodTech firm Easy Eat raises $5M funding, eyes SEA expansion | 73 | Singapore-based Artificial Intelligence-powered FoodTech startup The round saw participation from Aroa Ventures — family office of Ritesh Agarwal, the founder and group CEO of OYO; Reddy Futures Family Office; Prophetic Ventures, Maninder Gulati — Global Chief Strategy Officer of OYO; Cem Garih — Managing Partner at Al... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/16/malaysia-online-baby-store-babydash-raises-300k-bridge-round-via-equity-crowdfunding/ | Malaysia online baby store Babydash raises $300K bridge round via equity crowdfunding | 73 | Malaysia-based digital baby store This raise also saw the participation of the Malaysian Government via the Malaysia Co-Investment Fund (MYCIF), further strengthening its support for the digitalization of the economy and its confidence in Babydash, the company said. “On behalf of the Babydash Team, I would like to take... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/16/malaysia-pe-firm-creador-eyes-tech-sectors-after-raising-500m-for-first-close-of-5th-fund/ | Malaysia PE firm Creador eyes tech sectors after raising $500M for first close of 5th fund | 73 | Malaysia-headquartered private equity firm Creador Founder and Chief Executive Officer Brahmal Vasudevan said it is looking to invest in technology sectors. “We are starting the deployment of the fifth fund now. We are also building a digital bank in Southeast Asia,” he told Asked about which are the tech sectors Cre... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/13/malaysia-proptech-firm-speedhome-eyes-unicorn-status-in-3-years/ | Malaysia PropTech firm Speedhome eyes unicorn status in 3 years | 74 | Malaysian-based property rental platform “We plan to raise Series B next year. We aim to become a PropTech unicorn in three years,” Speedhome Chief Executive Officer Wong Whei Meng told Speedhome aims to expand regionally to 10 other metropolitan cities in the next five years, namely Bangkok, Manila, Jakarta, Taipei, H... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/13/carsome-partners-catcha-to-create-seas-largest-digital-automotive-marketplace-via-200m-acquisition-of-icar-asia/ | Carsome partners Catcha to create SEA’s largest digital automotive marketplace via $200M acquisition of iCar Asia | 74 | Southeast Asian used car trading platform Carsome Group announced on Tuesday it plans to acquire listings and content automotive platform iCar Asia to create the largest automotive marketplace in Southeast Asia. Carsome said it has entered into an agreement to acquire 19.9 percent of Australian Securities Exchange-list... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/09/pickupp-to-expand-presence-in-malaysia-after-completing-series-a-and-a-funding-co-led-by-pchome-cornerstone-ventures/ | Pickupp to expand presence in Malaysia after completing Series A and A+ funding co-led by PChome, Cornerstone Ventures | 74 | Hong Kong logistics startup The Series A+ round funding was led by Taiwan e-commerce giant PChome and Cornerstone Ventures, with participation from an existing investor, Swire Properties, and new investors including Cathay Venture Inc. , DRIVE Catalyst, the corporate venture arm of Far Eastern Group from Taiwan, and th... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/08/airasia-considers-listing-digital-business-in-us-via-spac-to-raise-300m/ | AirAsia considers listing digital business in US via SPAC to raise $300M | 74 | Malaysia’s budget airline In an exclusive interview with AirAsia Digital includes a travel and lifestyle services platform, logistics, and FinTech businesses. The group has also announced on Wednesday that it is acquiring Indonesia ride-hailing tech giant Gojek’s operations in Thailand. The deal values the AirAsia Supe... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/07/airasia-to-acquire-gojeks-thai-operations-for-50m-via-share-swap-deal/ | AirAsia to acquire Gojek’s Thai operations for $50M via share swap deal | 74 | Malaysian budget airlines Gojek will receive shareholding in the AirAsia Super App whose market value is around $1 billion, AirAsia said in a statement on Wednesday. The purchase considerations for the proposed acquisitions will be wholly satisfied by the issue of new shares in the AirAsia SuperApp. Gojek will own 4.76... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/06/malaysias-carsome-announces-strategic-investment-in-indonesias-car-auction-firm-pt-universal-collection/ | Malaysia’s Carsome announces strategic investment in Indonesia’s car auction firm PT Universal Collection | 74 | Southeast Asia’s online used car platform, The amount and other details of the transaction were not disclosed. PT UC transacted close to 30,000 vehicles in 2020. Outside of Jakarta, PT UC has branches in South Tangerang, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Malang. It marks Carsome’s first investment in Southeast Asia in 2021, Car... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/05/29-applicants-to-bid-for-5-digital-banking-licenses-in-malaysia-with-national-cooperatives-group-joining-in/ | 29 Applicants to bid for 5 digital banking licenses in Malaysia, with national cooperatives group joining in | 74 | Malaysia central bank A diverse range of parties have submitted applications for the digital bank license, ranging from banks, industry conglomerates, technology firms, e-commerce operators, FinTech players, cooperatives, and state governments, the regulator said in a statement. The central bank did not list out the ap... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/02/airasias-bigpay-teams-up-with-state-linked-midf-pe-firm-ikhlas-capital-for-digital-banking-license-in-malaysia/ | AirAsia’s BigPay teams up with state-linked MIDF, PE firm Ikhlas Capital for digital banking license in Malaysia | 74 | Malaysian budget airline BigPay has put together a consortium of strategic partners to support its application: Singapore-headquartered Ikhlas Capital is a private equity firm founded by CIMB Group former chairman and CEO Nazir Razak. Nazir is the chairman of Each of the consortium partners is “contributing something u... |
https://technode.global/2021/07/01/consortiums-and-companies-submit-malaysia-digital-banking-license-bids-as-deadline-looms-close-including-grab-singtel-venture/ | Consortiums and companies submit Malaysia digital banking license bids as deadline looms close, including Grab-Singtel venture | 74 | Several groups said they submitted bids for digital banking licenses in Malaysia as companies, including a property developer, media company, and credit services firm, which joined forces to apply for the sought-after licenses. The race for the five digital banking licenses heats up further as more consortiums and comp... |
https://technode.global/2021/06/28/fave-offers-buy-now-pay-later-service-in-singapore-and-malaysia/ | Fave offers ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ service in Singapore and Malaysia | 74 | Southeast Asian loyalty and cashback platform The service is available on the Fave app for iOS users on Monday, followed by an Android release in July 2021, Fave said in a statement. Eligible users will be able to split purchases over three equal, interest-free installments. Repayments will be automatically drawn every... |
https://technode.global/2021/06/15/malaysia-healthtech-startup-bookdoc-partners-with-childhope-philippines-foundation-for-csr-collaboration/ | Malaysia HealthTech startup BookDoc partners with Childhope Philippines Foundation for CSR collaboration | 75 | BookDocBookDoc, with a presence inThe company is backed by a diverse group of investors from entrepreneurs to seasoned healthcare and insurance professionals, bankers, regulators as well as ICT professionals. It is available online via the App Store, Google Play Store, and Huawei App Gallery. “We appreciate the opportu... |
https://technode.global/2021/03/03/quest-ventures-and-scaleup-malaysia-team-up-to-invest-in-11-companies-for-quest2scale/ | Quest Ventures and ScaleUp Malaysia team up to invest in 11 companies for #Quest2Scale | 75 | Quest VenturesScaleUp Malaysia Managing Partner Tay Shan Li comments on the companies’ selection process: “We had some amazing companies joining us as part of this cohort and we are proud of how far each of them has progressed in the program. This was a very difficult decision but ultimately, the investment committee s... |
https://technode.global/2021/02/25/chinas-black-lake-continues-to-digitize-industrial-china-and-apac-with-77m-series-c/ | China’s Black Lake continues to digitize industrial China and APAC with $77M Series C | 75 | Chinese digital collaboration company Black Lake was founded in 2016 by its current Chief Executive Officer, Zhou Yuxiang. The startup helps factories and manufacturers to digitize their operations through its industrial software platform. It focuses on creating custom “collaborative SaaS software for manufacturing tha... |
https://technode.global/2021/02/03/malaysian-digital-used-car-trading-platform-carsome-eyes-nyse-listing-after-raising-series-d/ | Malaysian digital used car trading platform Carsome eyes NYSE listing after raising Series D | 75 | In an This comes shortly after Carsome Carsome is a Malaysia-based automotive e-commerce platform. It aims to change the used car trading landscape by automating processes and giving customers an overall easier time while they transact. With its end-to-end business platform, it is able to take care of everything from c... |
https://technode.global/2021/01/30/social-finance-platform-global-sadaqahs-flash-funding-provides-insights-into-shariah-compliant-crowdfunding/ | Social finance platform Global Sadaqah’s flash-funding provides insights into Shariah-compliant crowdfunding | 75 | Global SadaqahThe 72-hour flash-fundraising campaign surpassed the minimum target of around $49,475 (MYR200,000), attracting investors from 10 countries including strategic angel investors. A number of the angel investors include notable managers of large investment firms, namely Singapore-based Azmi Muslimin, GCC-base... |
https://technode.global/2021/01/26/istore-isend-secures-5-5m-series-b-for-e-fulfillment-expansion-co-led-by-gobi-partners-and-easyparcel/ | iStore iSend secures $5.5M Series B for e-fulfillment expansion co-led by Gobi Partners and EasyParcel | 75 | End-to-end fulfillment solutions provider “Gobi is happy to announce today that our Malaysian portfolio company, iStore iSend, has just closed their Series B round of US$5.5 M, which was co-led by our firm and local logistics player EasyParcel,” the company said in a statement to TechNode Global. Gobi Partners also rel... |
https://technode.global/2021/01/26/singaporean-vc-firm-kk-fund-returns-to-lead-malaysian-startup-capbays-20m-series-a/ | Singaporean VC Firm KK Fund returns to lead Malaysian startup CapBay’s $20M Series A | 75 | Malysian supply chain finance platform KK Fund has been investing in tech startups in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan since 2015. It has been expanding its portfolio in multiple businesses around Southeast Asia. This includes its first investment in CapBay, formerly known as CapitalBay, is a Kuala Lumpur-based fi... |
https://technode.global/2021/01/22/malaysia-private-equity-firm-creador-plans-650m-fifth-fund-by-march-2021/ | Malaysia private equity firm Creador plans $650M fifth fund by March 2021 | 75 | Malaysian private equity firm Although the firm has not yet announced the fund, Brahmal Vasudevan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Creador, has told In July 2019, Creador closed its fourth venture fund at $565 million, exceeding its hard cap of $550 million. The firm is targeting to exceed that amount in its cur... |
https://technode.global/2021/01/09/malaysias-time-dotcom-acquires-controlling-stake-in-avm-cloud-in-a-major-cloud-computing-push/ | Malaysia’s TIME dotCom acquires controlling stake in AVM Cloud in a major cloud computing push | 75 | TIME dotCom BhdThe acquisition deal comes with the condition that AVM buys over its subsidiary company Integrated Global Solutions Sdn Bhd. TIME dotCom confirmed that AVM already completed the acquisition, with the company paying approximately $1.3 million to obtain 40 percent stake in Integrated Global Solutions and m... |
https://technode.global/2020/12/18/carsome-group-co-founder-and-ceo-eric-cheng-on-addressing-pain-points-in-a-decades-old-industry/ | Carsome Co-Founder and Group CEO Eric Cheng on addressing pain points in a decades-old industry | 75 | Anyone who is looking for a good deal on a used car knows the pain points. Unless you have considerable knowledge or expertise in automobiles, chances are you will have difficulty finding a good car that fits your budget. You might be getting a car that has hidden issues that could be expensive to repair or maintain in... |
https://technode.global/2020/12/08/automotive-e-commerce-platform-carsome-raises-30m-series-d-to-accelerate-expansion-in-southeast-asia/ | Automotive e-commerce platform Carsome raises $30M Series D to accelerate expansion in Southeast Asia | 76 | Automotive e-commerce platform With operations across Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore, Carsome aims to digitize the region’s used car industry by reshaping and elevating the car buying and selling experience. Founded in 2015 in Malaysia, the company pr“We will use this capital to strengthen our existing reg... |
https://technode.global/2020/11/26/ai-startup-pulsifi-bags-us1-8m-in-angel-funding-to-boost-europe-expansion/ | AI startup Pulsifi bags US$1.8m in angel funding to boost Europe expansion | 76 | ARTIFICIAL intelligence (AI) company Pulsifi, which is based in Singapore and Malaysia, has raised US$1.8 million in angel funding to boost its expansion to new markets in Europe and accelerate product enhancement. This investment brings Pulsifi’s total funding to $4 million. New investors in this round include Aaron C... |
https://technode.global/2020/10/27/origin-conference-2020-announcement/ | ORIGIN Conference 2020 Virtual | Startup Asia: Celebrating the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship | 76 | The fifth edition of ORIGIN Conference is set to go virtual on Nov. 18, 2020. It is organized by TechNode Global, a pan-Asia tech platform offering premium tech news, cross-border businesses, events, and tailor-made marketing solutions for tech industry players. The ORIGIN Conference is an international event covering ... |
https://technode.global/2020/09/15/superseed-ii-championship-four-winners/ | Meet the 4 winners of Gobi’s SuperSeed II Championship | 76 | After several months of paring down from 64 initial startups over four stages of evaluations, Malaysia’s SuperSeed II Championship on Friday reached its crescendo with the crowning of four winning teams. The conquering quartet of early-stage startups impressed a panel of judges at a live pitch session held in conjuncti... |
https://technode.global/2020/09/02/superseed-ii-championship-eight/ | SuperSeed II Championship down to just 8 startups ahead of grand finale | 76 | In partnership withAfter starting in July with 64 entrants, the SuperSeed II Championship is now down to just eight hand-picked teams. This “Elite Eight” next head into a live pitch session held in conjunction with The eight teams are:Meet the judges:SuperSeed II Championship is run by Gobi Partners in collaboration wi... |
https://technode.global/2020/08/27/used-car-startup-carsome-new-business-model/ | Used car startup Carsome tries something new | 76 | Used car startup Carsome—which operates across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand—is trying something new in a bid to stand out from rival apps: it has just opened the doors to its first shop. Called an “Experience Center,” Carsome co-founder and CEO Eric Cheng tells New business modelIt’s not just the physic... |
https://technode.global/2020/08/26/malaysia-startups-seed-funding-superseedii-championship-chosen-16/ | SuperSeed II Championship heats up as only 16 teams remain | 76 | In partnership with
Sixteen Malaysian startups were chosen on Tuesday to go through to the next phase of the SuperSeed II Championship, a competition held for local early-stage startups by Gobi Partners in collaboration with MDEC. After starting in July with 64 entrants, a public vote brought the count down by half. An... |
https://technode.global/2020/08/04/grab-personal-loans-wealth-management-products/ | Grab wants to lend you money and help you invest | 76 | Grab took a big step forward today in its financial services ambitions by rolling out its first ever personal lending and investment products. Today’s launch for GrabInvest brings three new offerings to Grab’s ride-hailing app:Here’s when and where the three things will be available:See: Hotly-anticipated launchGrabInv... |
https://technode.global/2020/07/27/robo-advisor-app-stashaway-more-funding/ | Robo-advisor app StashAway gets funding for expansion | 76 | Robo-advisor app StashAway, which is open to accredited investors and ordinary punters like you and me in Malaysia and Singapore, has attracted $16 million in series C funding, it announced today. Some of the cash will go to “support new market entry,” said the firm in a statement today, but without identifying any cou... |
https://technode.global/2020/07/21/iqiyi-southeast-asia-ramping-up/ | China’s iQiyi ramps up Southeast Asia expansion | 76 | After its very quiet rollout in Malaysia midway through 2019, followed by Indonesia a little while later, some might have forgotten that Chinese streamer iQiyi has ambitions to take on Netflix head-to-head across Southeast Asia. Today iQiyi made clear that its regional expansion is still in motion, announcing the appoi... |
https://technode.global/2020/06/15/malaysia-fintech-curlec-funding/ | Curlec gets funding to help businesses get paid on time | 77 | Amid a rising tide of The undisclosed pre-series A round involved only that one investor, a Curlec representative tells Expanding within MalaysiaThe cash will go toward expanding the service, which allows businesses of all sizes to set up automated payments so they get paid on time by clients, across its native Malaysi... |
https://technode.global/2020/05/15/malaysia-seed-funding-superseedii-championship/ | ‘The show must go on’: Gobi launches online championship for Malaysia startups | 77 | Southeast Asia venture capital firm Gobi Partners is trying something new and somewhat unusual to ensure it can still discover fresh startups across Malaysia to invest in during the pandemic lockdowns. This week it rolled out an online championship that, not dissimilar to NBA playoffs, has a bracket system to whittle d... |
https://technode.global/2020/03/24/staffless-stores-struggle-southeast-asia/ | 4 years on, cashierless stores are full of empty promises | 77 | The hype around cashierless stores But, four years on, the promise that cashierless stores—where people pay for their groceries on their phones, with no checkout lanes or cash registers in sight—would shake up the global retail industry has failed to materialize. Chinese tech company BingoBox first caused a stir with i... |
https://technode.global/2019/08/01/sea-tech-startups-cannot-simply-copy-chinese-models/ | SEA tech startups cannot simply copy Chinese models | 77 | Sitting in a trendy open-plan office in downtown Kuala Lumpur, Anson Wang oversees around 100 employees as CEO and co-founder of Jobstore, a Malaysian AI-powered recruitment platform. Coming from a rare breed of first-generation Chinese immigrant entrepreneurs into the country, it has been a long journey for Wang to ge... |
https://technode.global/2019/06/28/origin-startup-opportunities-abound-in-southeast-asia-2/ | ORIGIN | Startup opportunities abound in Southeast Asia | 77 | Signs indicate that Southeast Asia is becoming a hotbed for growth among startups and opportunities are plentiful in the region, Kenneth Tan, Vice-president of Gobi Partners, told a packed house at TechNode’s“A lot of startups in Southeast Asia are growing positively and this is very encouraging because it shows that t... |
https://technode.global/2019/06/28/origin-the-rise-of-halal-tourism/ | ORIGIN | The Rise of Halal Tourism | 77 | In a recent survey conducted by Singapore-based halal travel platform Have Halal Will Travel (HHWT), China emerged as the third most popular holiday destination for Muslim traveler around the world, behind Japan and Korea. But not all Chinese cities are ready to accommodate the needs of Muslim travelers, said executive... |
https://technode.global/2019/06/27/origin-malaysia-must-act-to-avoid-falling-behind-in-ai/ | ORIGIN | Malaysia must act to avoid falling behind in AI | 77 | Malaysia is lagging behind regional peers in AI adoption, said Mohammad Radzi, executive director of G3 Global, during aChinese AI company SenseTime is ramping up efforts to expand overseas presence with its latest deal to help build Malaysia’s“AI is burgeoning in Malaysia so we choose a partner who not only can grow l... |
https://technode.global/2019/06/26/origin-mobile-payment-solutions-are-taking-off-in-southeast-asia-2/ | ORIGIN | Mobile payment solutions are taking off in Southeast Asia | 77 | TechNode gathered four industry experts at its“Every country has at least 30 to 40 e-wallets. Competition is definitely going to be high in Southeast Asia because of the low barriers of entry,” said Jeremy Wong, head of partnership at e-commerce company Fave. Aiza Azreen Ahmad, director of strategic partnership at life... |
https://technode.global/2019/06/26/origin-short-videos-and-grassroot-influencers-are-riding-the-new-marketing-tide-2/ | ORIGIN | Short videos and grassroot influencers are riding the new marketing tide | 77 | Authenticity is the key to success on short video platforms, Kuaishou’s Maggie Long told the audience at TechNode’s“Short video is a growing phenomenon in China and it is slowly spreading across the world. It is definitely not just a new wave of marketing for those in China, but it is applicable for all,” said Maggie L... |
https://technode.global/2019/06/11/origin-malaysia-payment-solutions-sea-investment-landscape-grassroot-influencers/ | ORIGIN Malaysia | Payment Solutions, SEA Investment Landscape, Grassroot Influencers | 77 | China is leading the world in mobile payment solutions, with FinTech innovations like WeChat Pay and Alipay. This is a testament to how Chinse mobile payment tech is a few years ahead of Southeast Asia. In some ways, the success of payment solutions in China highlights facets of the Chinese market which would be diffic... |
https://technode.global/2019/05/28/origin-malaysia-halal-tourism-malaysia-e-commerce-future-of-ai/ | ORIGIN Malaysia | Halal Tourism, Malaysia e-Commerce, Future of AI | 78 | Malaysia poised to be the gateway to ASEAN and beyond. Malaysia has witnessed regional growth sprouting up – making it a Regional Digital Hub to penetrate the Middle East & India market. Speaking of business links between the Middle East and Malaysia, one can never ignore the halal industry which is booming globally. H... |
https://technode.global/2019/05/07/startup-interview-atilze/ | Startup Interview: Atilze | 78 | Tell us more about yourselfI started off my career as an R&D engineer. Today, I am with Atilze Digital Sdn Bhd, a high technology Internet of Things (IoT) venture of G3 Global Berhad, leading the product development and sales team for the IoT solution called Atilze Sensor Hub. Atilze Sensor Hub supports tailoring to an... |
https://technode.global/2019/05/07/technode-kicks-off-its-2nd-edition-of-origin-conference-in-malaysia/ | TechNode kicks off its 2nd edition of ORIGIN Conference in Malaysia | 78 | Chinese tech companies are on an Asian roll. After a successful run last year at SWITCH 2018, TechNode is bringing ORIGIN back again! This year, ORIGIN will be expanding beyond the shores of Singapore to help more people around Southeast Asia (SEA) region to understand why and how to get involved in this new stage of C... |
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