Tough times for Vietnam startups as both funding and valuations fall
Vietnam startups have seen both funding and valuations fall drastically to start this year. According to Tracxn, US$40.6 million was raised by firms during...
Solar on the water: Ocean Sun brings new tech to Asia
This article appeared in the Norway-Asia Business Review. Click here to read the magazine.
With diverse terrain and large bodies of water, many parts of...
Why did Shell just acquire a 50% stake in this parking-focused Malaysian tech startup?
Malaysian tech startup Pixelbyte found itself an interesting new investor. Gas-giant Shell acquired a 50 percent stake in the firm which is best known...
What is proptech and why does it matter in Southeast Asia?
You’ve probably heard the word proptech being thrown around recently. And you don’t exactly need to be Sherlock Holmes to figure out it stands...
klikit is streamlining the delivery and ordering process for restaurants in Southeast Asia
My wife owns an eatery and like most restaurants in Southeast Asia, it is obligated to be on Grab, Foodpanda and other similar platforms....
R3 set for Thailand expansion after renewing Bangkok Bank partnership
Blockchain software firm R3 is preparing to scale up Thailand operations after announcing it had renewed a partnership with Bangkok Bank. A new round...
Filipino-owned and founded Shoppable Business takes the worry out of eCommerce
Shoppable Business was founded to solve one of the biggest concerns people and businesses have when it comes to eCommerce—sourcing authentic branded products. The...
BitOfProperty brings crowdfunding to real estate investment
This article first appeared in the Q1 2019 issue of Dot Property Magazine.
International real estate investment can be expensive and legally challenging...
CarbonClick eyes Asia expansion after investment from Velocity Ventures
CarbonClick has targeted Asia for expansion after receiving an investment from Velocity Ventures, a hospitality and travel-focused venture capital firm based in Singapore. Founded...
Dakota Ventures readies millennial-focused investment in Myanmar
Asset management firm Dakota Ventures is betting on youth in Myanmar with its latest investment. The firm announced it will pour USD 1 million...
