February 8, 2017
Rakuten, JAFCO co-invest in Japanese fintech startup FOLIO’s US$16M Series A
FOLIO is an online security brokerage service aimed at...
February 8, 2017
Eduardo Saverin, EDBI join insurtech startup CXA’s US$25M Series B round
CXA helps employers unlock wellness in the workplace without spending more, by...
February 8, 2017
Paktor continues spending spree: acquires two new dating startups
It has acquired Brazil’s Groopify and Taiwan’s Goodnight Mere...
February 7, 2017
Trax gets $19.5 million to push image recognition software that analyses store shelves automatically
This brings the Singapore-Israeli startup’s all-time funding to US$97.5...
February 7, 2017
“Flash delivery” service Shansong clinches US$50M series C
Shansong provides short-distance and same-city logistics services Shansong...
February 7, 2017
Grab launches coach service in Singapore
Over 200 buses and vans will now be available for booking on the Grab app...
February 7, 2017
Singapore’s honestbee enters the fray, set to launch food delivery next week
It’s an incredibly busy industry in Singapore, but, there is evidence that...
February 7, 2017
Singapore govt to enforce ban on Airbnb rentals, but alternatives could be on the way
A new category of residences allocated for short-term rentals could be set up...
February 7, 2017
Singapore’s RB Investments joins TravelTriangle’s US$10M Series B round
TravelTriangle is a marketplace that connects customers to travel agents,...
February 6, 2017
How Chinese mobile payments are quietly conquering the world
Alipay is partnering with smaller localised companies across the world, while...