News – Press Release
BuzzCommerce Raises US$1 Million to Launch Own Private Label Products
Buzzcommerce brings international health and beauty products to consumers in Asia, making it easier for clients to promote and sell products.
Fintech Startup Omise Raises US$25M in ICO that Bucks “Money Grabbing” Trend
Omise held the token sale (ICO) to raise capital to develop a decentralized payment platform called Omise Go that it hopes will disrupt the banking system.
Education Startup from Indonesia Ruangguru Raises Series B Round
With the Series B funds raised from East Ventures and other investor, Ruangguru will push for greater adoption of its product in Indonesia.
The Rising Stars of Fintech in Southeast Asia
In November 2016 MAS awarded MoolahSense a full Capital Markets Services license, the first P2P lender in Singapore to get one.
Mercari Hires john Lagerling from Facebook’s Management Team to Guide Its US Strategy
Mercari has launched a refreshed version of its American app and announced the hiring of John Lagerling from Facebook’s management team.
Airfrov Secures US$500K from East Ventures
P2P logistics startup Airfov plans to use the latest funding to further enhance its product offerings and scale the development teams.
Google Launchpad Selects Sirclo and Cicil for Accelerator Programme
They will join the fourth batch of Southeast Asian startups that will join the Launchpad Accelerator programme at Google Headquarters in Silicon Valley.
EV Hive Expands in Indonesia Amid Co-Working Boom
Originally part of venture capital firm East Ventures, the coworking space unit is preparing to spin out as an independent business.