Ecosystem Roundup: Emtek invests US$375M in Grab, Nium is now a unicorn, HappyFresh bags US$65M
Emtek invests US$375M in Grab, forms alliance to accelerate Indonesian MSMEs’ digitalisation Both Emtek and Grab will explore potential collaborations…
How Asia’s entertainment industry can adapt to changing dynamics amid a global calamity
The pandemic has been unprecedented, bringing economies across the world to an unforeseen and staggering halt. In the same vein,…
Rise of neo telcos in Australia and what it means for us
Neo telcos are the new disruptors in Australia. Just like neo banks, neo telcos operate exclusively online and do not…
Pitch deck for dummies: A compilation of top tips and advice from the community
At e27, we understand that fundraising can be really difficult. Like, really. There are many stages that a startup founder…
Singapore’s INKR bags US$3.1M led by Monk’s Hill to make digital comics universally accessible
Singapore-based digital comics platform INKR announced today it has secured US$3.1 million in a pre-Series A round led by Monk’s…
In brief: India’s Droom bags US$200M in pre-IPO round; EDBI, SEEDS Capital inject US$147M into 25 startups
Droom bags US$200M in pre-IPO growth round The story: Droom, India’s largest AI-driven online vehicle marketplace, has raised US$200 million…
“A Nuance Deal With EU Made Israel Fierce This Time” : MiddleEastNews
Here’s something I want to share about what I read today. It’s on the off chance that the EU might…
No happy anniversary for bride caught up in Beirut explosion : MiddleEastNews
She was standing radiant in a white gown and headdress in a square in Beirut last Aug. 4, the day…
CloudMile raises US$20M to expand: accelerating the digital transformation agenda in Asia
The scale of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a dramatic acceleration, both in the use of digital platforms and investment…
Big Tech vs data protection laws in Asia: Who is compromising?
While China and India strictly execute their rules on how Big Tech companies (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft) must…