Afternoon News Roundup: Quona Capital closes US$203M to focus on fintech companies in emerging markets

Quona Capital closes US$203M round to focus on fintech companies in emerging...


Fintech startups raised $34B in 2019

Financial services startups raised less money in 2019 than they did in 2018 as...


7-month-old Simsim secures $16M for its social commerce in India

Simsim, a social commerce startup in India, said on Friday it has raised $16...


Startups Weekly: Oyo’s toxicity + A farewell

In this week's newsletter: India's growing pains, Brazil's latest venture...


Indian B2B food tech startup HungerBox raises $12M from Paytm and others

HungerBox, an Indian food tech startup that has courted 10 of the 11 largest...


Today’s top tech news: Amidst crisis, WeWork China said to set out ambitious 2020 sales targets

WeWork China said to set out ambitious 2020 sales targets [Reuters] WeWork China...


Today’s top tech news: Paytm raises US$1B at US$16B valuation

India’s Paytm raises US$1B at US$16B valuation – Bloomberg Indian...


Today’s top news: Yahoo Japan confirms merger talks with Line; Alibaba to start trading in Hong Kong

SoftBank’s Yahoo Japan confirms merger talks with Line, shares jump...


Today’s top tech news: Beyond Ventures leads US$3M funding round for Mapxus

Hong Kong-based Beyond Ventures leads US$3M funding round for Mapxus –...


Indian startups have raised a record $11.3B this year

With two months of 2019 still to go, Indian tech startups are already having...