When starting a company, founders often underestimate the amount of time and energy required to fundraise. Phylicia Koh, vice president at early-stage gaming venture capital firm Play Ventures, said effective fundraising is not only essential for securing necessary capital but also for demonstrating the commitment and resilience of the founding team. In an interview with ... Read more ›
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Global insurtech leader bolttech has announced a successful Series B funding round, raising $196 million at a valuation of $1.6 billion. The round was led by Japan’s oldest insurance firm, Tokio Marine, with significant contributions from MetLife through its subsidiary, MetLife Next Gen Ventures, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional, and numerous new and existing ... Read more ›
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Japan is taking proactive steps to simplify regulations for foreign individuals seeking startup visas, to foster its startup ecosystem. The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry plans to revise existing rules, allowing private companies to participate in the visa screening process. This move is expected to streamline the visa issuance procedure, making it more accessible ... Read more ›
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Visa, digital payments corporation, has unveiled its partnership with seven promising startups in the Asia Pacific region through the Visa Accelerator Program. Selected from a competitive pool of over 450 applicants, these startups from India, Mainland China, Thailand, Singapore, and Germany will embark on a six-month program, working alongside Visa’s payment experts, business development teams, ... Read more ›
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Financial technology (fintech) firm Jenfi, renowned for its pioneering work in revenue-based financing for digital-native companies, has successfully secured US$6.6 million in a Pre-Series B fundraising round. The funding round was spearheaded by Headline Asia, and saw participation from Monk’s Hill Ventures, ICU Ventures, Granite Oak, Korea Investment Partners & Golden Equator Capital, Atlas Ventures, ... Read more ›
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Olympic gold medalist Greysia Polii has made an investment in Ayo Indonesia, a Jakarta-based sports tech company, joining its seed round. Polii’s interest in the world of investments follows the growing trend of renowned athletes supporting sports technology companies. Ayo Indonesia offers an online platform that enables users to effortlessly book sports venues and connect ... Read more ›
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Leading entrepreneurs and investors gathered at the ORIGIN Conference, a side event of the  BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) 2023, to discuss and emphasize the importance of balancing a sustainable future with business profitability in Southeast Asia. BEYOND Expo is Asia’s largest technology event, held in Macau from May 10 to 12. It ... Read more ›
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beSUCCESS Media Group, a well-known media group in South Korea, participated in the prominent  BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) in Macau as a designated media partner. Asia’s largest technology Expo, held from May 10 to 12, serves as a platform for global technological innovation and industrial modernization, hosting over 800 exhibitors from 120 ... Read more ›
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South Korea venture investment firm ‘1Billion Partners Inc. participated in the BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) in Macau, recognized as Asia’s largest technology expo. This renowned event, held from May 10 to 12, provides a valuable platform for global technological innovation and industrial modernization, attracting participation from over 800 exhibitors representing 120 countries. ... Read more ›
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Tenity, a fintech accelerator formerly known as F10, has launched the XRP Ledger (XRPL) in the Asia Pacific region. The 12-week XRPL Accelerator program is set to begin in August 2023 and will be based in Singapore. Participants will receive mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals and will have the opportunity to participate in the ... Read more ›
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Singapore-based coffee chain Flash Coffee has raised a total of $50 million in its Series B funding round led by White Star Capital, with existing investors including Delivery Hero, Geschwister Oetker, and Conny & Co also participating. The company plans to use the funds to achieve group-level profitability, expand its footprint across the Asia Pacific ... Read more ›
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The highly anticipated in-person third edition of the  BEYOND International Technology Innovation Expo (BEYOND Expo) Asia’s foremost annual gathering for technology and innovation, commenced with grandeur in Macau today, on May 10. With a resounding vision of bridging Asia and the rest of the world amidst geopolitical tensions, Jason Ho, one of the co-founders of ... Read more ›
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The  K-Startup Grand Challenge (KSGC), the most prominent global startup acceleration program of South Korea, is garnering a positive response from global startups as the deadline for the application stage approaches on May 18, 2023,16:00 (GMT+9). The annual program selects 60 startups for the 15-week all-paid residency program, focusing this year on deep tech startups. ... Read more ›
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City University of Hong Kong has announced the launch of the HK Tech 300 Southeast Asia Start-up Competition in Kuala Lumpur, extending its successful HK Tech 300 initiative to Southeast Asia. The competition is aimed at fostering innovation and technology development in the region and supporting start-ups. The HK Tech 300 initiative is a large-scale ... Read more ›
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KDDI Technology, a subsidiary of Japanese telecom operator KDDI Group, has launched a new challenge aimed at AI-embedded devices and services for consumers and businesses. With the rapid evolution of AI and devices, KDDI Technology seeks to continue providing value to customers by developing and providing innovative technologies such as IoT, AI, and XR. The ... Read more ›
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Indonesia-based hyperlocal online F&B startup, UENA, has secured new funding from existing investor East Ventures and new investor Trihill Capital in a round that closed in Q1 2023. The amount raised was not disclosed. The fresh funding will be used to expand UENA’s locations and services to reach more users and customers. Since launching in ... Read more ›
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Indonesian startup Mimin has secured seed funding from Otto Digital, a subsidiary of conglomerate Salim Group, to expand its chat commerce solutions and virtual assistant services for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the country. Otto Digital’s extensive MSME community and networks in Indonesia make it an ideal partner for Mimin, according to the ... Read more ›
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Mercu, a platform focused on helping employers manage and retain their deskless workforce, has raised $1.6 million in seed funding. Investors include TEN13, 500 Global, Flying Fox Ventures, Archangel Ventures, XA Network, and existing investor Sequoia Capital India. Mercu supports businesses such as Guzman Y Gomez in Singapore and Sam Prince Hospitality Group in Australia. ... Read more ›
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Singapore-based AI-driven technology company Advance Intelligence Group has raised $80 million in funding from an investor consortium led by existing investors Warburg Pincus and Northstar Group. The new round follows the Group’s Series D funding of over $400 million in 2021. To date, the Group has raised over $700 million and secured over $1 billion ... Read more ›
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Hypd, the Indian tech platform that enables content creators to monetize their influence, has successfully raised $4 million in a pre-series A funding round led by Orios Venture Partners. Existing investors Sauce VC and Better Capital also participated, doubling down on their previous investments. The startup plans to use the funds to accelerate creator acquisition, ... Read more ›
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