Group Buying
Social Commerce Platform WeBuy raises US$6 mil Series A for SEA Expansion
US$9mil raised since launch in Aug 2019 to power its group buying model
Increase hiring across its 3 markets, improve its data-driven platform, expand footprint
Groupon Malaysia users donate nearly US$46,000 to charity
An online collaboration between Groupon Malaysia, Miss Universe Malaysia Organisation and Grim Film to create greater awareness and support for 17 Malaysian charity organizations saw 14,098 people contributing a total of over RM140,980 (US$45,959) to the ‘Be The Difference’ campaign.
Dealmates pivots its way into a stronger footing
While speed to market is still considered a huge advantage in the online world, there are occasions when being late to the game can mean that you also see some warning signs early on while your competitors chase the prized market leadership position -- which is what has happened to Dealmates, according to its CEO Erman Akinci.