Foodpanda

foodpanda says it’s on the path to profitability in SEA
Foodpanda has seen new entrants into the food delivery scene, but remains upbeat about its prospects despite a slew of challenges.
It’s about fitting into different markets, according to foodpanda
foodpanda claims that it is on the path to profitability in its South-East Asian markets, and a key driver for that have been its localisation efforts for the different markets in the region.
Disrupting the beauty industry, out of Malaysia
Aiming to reduce market inefficiencies via disruption, Pawel Netreba left his job at Rocket Internet-backed foodpanda to build his own startup.
Foodpanda to use its own fleet in Singapore
foodpanda has announced that nearly all deliveries will be undertaken by its inhouse fleet of drivers, a move that it believes will reduce delivery times compared with its previous method of using its restaurant partners’ delivery riders.
Foodpanda launches platform for corporate clients
foodpanda has launched a corporate account platform for companies offering to pay for meals at the office, a service already available in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines, with more of its 40 markets to follow.
Foodpanda out to ‘save’ Singapore’s F&B industry
Only six in 10 F&B businesses in Singapore, and foodpanda is giving F&B outlets a fighting chance by offering delivery with little to no upfront costs, claims its regional head Emma Heap.
Foodpanda acquires Singapore-Dine for undisclosed sum
Foodpanda said it has acquired food delivery company Singapore-Dine, its latest after a spate of acquisitions in February. Financial terms were not disclosed.
FoodPanda raises another US$100mil, total US$310mil since launch
FoodPanda has announced a new funding round of US$100 million, led by Goldman Sachs. Existing investors, among them Rocket Internet SE, also participated in the round.
FoodPanda launches premium delivery service in Singapore
FoodPanda is celebrating its third anniversary in Singapore with the launch of a premium delivery service for nearly 50 outlets across the city-state’s Central Business District (CBD) area.
Payments startup Adyen appoints APAC chief after ‘strong run’ in region
Global payments technology provider Adyen has announced the appointment of Warren Hayashi as president, Asia Pacific, to spearhead its continued expansion in the region.
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