EdTech

Chandran Nair’s edtech, GIFT.ed raises US$1 mil pre-seed round
Dedicated to disrupting the narrative and inspiring millions of minds Underpinned by content ecosystem, including GIFT’s global curriculum
Malaysian edtech Pandai raises US$2mil seed round
Local, international & clutch of angels, from Google to current startup founders 300k registered students, a Social Enterprise that balances social impact with commercial
Edtech startup raises US$12,000 in pre-seed funding from 1337 Ventures, Amanz 
Cikguu, an education-tech startup, has emerged victorious from a cohort of 71 teams to receive US$12,000 (RM 50,000) in funding. 
FutureLab raises US$478k Pre-A funding led by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation
FutureLab, an online mentorship platform, and edtech social enterprise announced that it has secured US$478,000 in Pre-Series A funding in a round led by Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation.
Logitech launches AI-based whiteboard camera for work, learning
The Logitech Scribe uses AI to broadcast whiteboard content clearly into video meetings
Indonesian edtech, Zenius raises undisclosed Pre-Series B round
Indonesian edtech, Zeniues, is using the new funds to meet its rapidly growing customer demands.
Edtech startup Youthopia and its outcome-based learning
Cofounder of Youthopia, Manu Menon, shares his plans for the platform and how its bite-sized learning modules promote the 4Cs – critical thinking, communication, creativity and collaboration
#MyDigitalMaker Virtual Fair 2020 attracts 19k visitors, sets path towards accelerating youth digital readiness in Malaysia
The first virtual version of MDEC’s annual event is a week-long event of workshops, webinars and competitions aimed at future-proofing careers of today’s Malaysian youths. One can say that it went well.
Cialfo raises US$3mil in Series A funding
Becomes Singapore’s top-funded edtech startup with total funding to date at over US$5 million.
Global VC investment comes roaring back with mega deals: KPMG
VC investment in Asia skyrockets, reaching US$12.7 billion; China rebounds from 1Q17 with resurgence of mega-deals.
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