Top 17 non-funding news that changed the startup ecosystem in 2021
The Gojek-Tokopedia merger was the biggest event of 2021 The year 2021 has been challenging for the startup world. With…
Founder of Sequoia Surge-backed Pankhuri passes away
Pankhuri Shrivastava Pankhuri Shrivastava, the founder of Pankhuri, a Sequoia Surge-backed online community for women, passed away on Friday. She…
Kopi Kenangan joins unicorn club following a US$96M Series C fundraise
Kopi Kenangan, a fast-growing new retail F&B chain in Indonesia, has become a unicorn after closing a US$96 million Series…
The transition is now: these Web3 apps are transforming global finance
As technology advances, many individuals become aware of innovations set to disrupt our everyday lives. For instance, NFTs and cryptocurrencies…
How Gunung Capital CEO puts sustainability agenda at the forefront of an age-old industry
Kimin Tanoto, CEO, Gunung Capital One of the major events that happened in 2021 was the COP26, held in Glasgow,…
One Championship nets US$150M to foray into reality TV shows, live fights, e-sports tourney
One Championship, an Asian mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter and sports media property, has closed a US$150 million funding round.…
Understanding the traction metrics that investors are looking for in an early stage startup
Part of preparing for fundraising is getting all the traction metrics that investors, particularly venture capitalists, might want to know…
Ecosystem Roundup: MoMo raises US$200M, becomes a unicorn; ex-CTO sues Society Pass; ONE Championship bags US$150M
ONE Championship Founder Chatri Sityodtong (L) Ex-CTO drags Society Pass into court for “breaching employment contract”, seeks over US$1.3M in…
Northstar Group hits final close of Fund V at US$590M in capital
Patrick Walujo, co-founder and managing partner of Northstar Group Northstar Group, a Southeast Asia-focused private equity firm, has announced the…
e27 in 2021: Hitting 9K connections, creating opportunities, and amplifying voices
As 2021 rolls to an end, we are taking a look at what made it a great year for e27…