Online Classifieds
Carlist.my launches inventory and response management system
Carlist.my has launched a Response Management System, describing it as the first such platform in the market.
Frontier Digital Ventures launches with maiden investment in Pakistan’s Zameen
Frontier Digital Ventures (FDV) has announced that it has taken a 30% stake in Zameen, Pakistan’s No 1 property portal, the first for the newly formed digital investment firm.
Tim Fleming joins iCar Asia as general manager of media
iCar Asia Pte Ltd has announced the appointment of Tim Fleming as general manager of media.
Joe Dische appointed iCar Asia CFO
iCar Asia, which runs a network of automotive portals across the Asean region, has announced the appointment of Joe Dische as chief financial officer (CFO), effective June 9.
Rocket Internet’s Carmudi gets US$10mil funding for Asia ops
Rocket Internet-backed online car classified startup Carmudi said it has secured about US$10 million in funding from a range of investors including Tengelmann Ventures, the investment arm of retail giant Tengelmann Group.
PropertyGuru misses 50% growth target, but still manages 41%
PropertyGuru said it had increased revenue by more than 41% in 2013, although it did not achieve its 50% growth target.
iCar raises additional A$7.2mil, to be used to fund Carlist.my
iCar Asia Ltd has announced an additional investment of A$7.2 million (US$6.5 million) from ASX-listed carsales.com Ltd, which it would invest into product development and marketing activities of its market leading brand Carlist.my.
Rocket Internet’s Carmudi moves into Indonesia, Philippines
Rocket Internet’s automotive classifieds company Carmudi, already present in Myanmar, has launched in Indonesia and the Philippines as part of its expansion into South-East Asia, saying the two countries offer potential for economic growth.
iProperty market cap crosses RM1bil mark
Online investment firm the Catcha Group announced that its portfolio company the iProperty Group, which owns and operates a regional network of property websites, has crossed RM1 billion (US$314.4 million) in market capitalisation.
UX: From submarines to … property portals
PropertyGuru’s UX guru Lisa Rehak, who has designed interfaces for military submarines, neurologists and property portals, talks to Digital News Asia about the overwhelming similarities, and the minor differences.
