AI-powered photography platform SweetEscape successfully raised US$6M in Series A funding
The Indonesian startup was created by Bridestory’s co-founders.
Philippines’ Robinsons Retail to shift from Fashion to Pets
Robinsons Retail plans to target affluent shoppers and focus in the pet, health, and beauty sectors.
Singapore insurtech startup Gigacover raises seed funding to fuel growth in flexible insurance market
The funding will help Gigacover take on the US$9 billion flexible insurance market.
PouchNATION closes series-b funding led by Traveloka and SPH Ventures
This is the Indonesian unicorn’s first publicly disclosed investment in a tech startup.
Thailand’s Kasikornbank partners Vietnam incubator to grow regional startups
The partnership between Kasikornbank and Vietnam’s Business Startup Support Center will promote cross-border expansions of fintech and e-commerce ventures.
Indonesian coffee-chain startup Kopi Kenangan raised US$20M from Sequoia India
Kopi Kenangan previously raised US$8M seed funding in October 2018 from Alpha JWC Ventures.
Novena Global, Sinopharm, and Cedarlake establish US$150 million Sino-Singapore Healthcare Fund
Novena Global also secures US$20 million in funding from Sinopharm and Cedarlake for its China and Southeast Asia expansion.
Singapore’s Qualgro to lead US$11.2 million Series A in Europe foodtech startup Pazzi
This investment in French robotic foodtech startup Pazzi marks Qualgro first foray into Europe.
EV Hive rebranded as CoHive and announces the launch of new products
CoHive announces new products venturing into more than co-working spaces.
