500 Startups
muru-D Singapore opens applications for third cohort, adopts SAFE
The SAFE is a simpler, startup-friendly agreement that provides investment to the company on a convertible note which converts to equity when the startup does its first post-programme qualifying raise at the valuation of that raise.
Week in Review: The hurt from ‘losing’ Grab still felt in Malaysia
An interesting week in the ecosystem with Malaysia still hurting from ‘losing’ Grab and 500 Startups actually makes an investment in a Brick & Mortar business model.
A new (virtual) reality dawns for Havson Group
Havson Group secures undisclosed funding from Silicon Valley’s 500 Startups
Supahands pivots into the gig economy
In its new incarnation, the startup will work with digital companies, providing them with a workforce to meet their needs.
Australian rocket startup nets US$3.7mil in Series A funding
Funds will be used to develop and launch their low-cost rockets for the small payload market.
WORQ Coworking Space launches with 95% occupancy
Built a community of startups, SMEs and freelancers in Malaysia, with over 5,000 members within the physical space and in the virtual community.
500 Durians II to focus on Indonesian startups
500 Startups to invest US$50 million in Southeast Asia via 500 Durians II.
Digerati50: Making every moment count
Viren Doshi reminds himself every morning that CatchThatBus is working to change the face of land transportation.
TOP100 relaunches with new features to bridge gaps between startups, investors
Organised by e27, TOP100 connects startups and investors online by using proprietary matching algorithms to encourage deal flow across Asia.
Indonesia’s first jewellery e-commerce player Orori eyes US$25 mil GMV by 2020
With a firm conviction that jewellery is for everyone and not just a particular class of people, Indonesia’s Orori plunges into the realm of e-commerce.