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Bangkok Bank announces International Fintech Accelerator in collaboration with Nest
Thailand’s largest commercial bank is on the hunt for startups with fresh ideas through the launch of a new accelerator programme in collaboration with early-stage VC Nest. Known as InnoHub FinTech Accelerator, the fintech accelerator…
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Life.SREDA, MDEC in strategic partnership to launch US$20 million joint fintech fund
Life.SREDA, a Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm with Russian origins, made an announcement that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) to launch a joint fintech investment fund. The…
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Omron, Mayo Clinic invest US$30 million in AliveCor for stroke prevention
AliveCor – a U.S. medical startup that sells a smartphone-enabled electrocardiogram (ECG) system has recently completed its Series D investment, bringing in US$30 million in funds to speed up innovation in heart health and to…
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Fashion AI startup Omnious reveals an investment of US$885K from Korea Investment Partners
The Korean fashion AI startup aims to venture into industries apart from fashion, to become a global AI image solutions provider.
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Bed-in-a-box startup Ronas secures seed investment from Mashup Angels, Big Basin Capital
Korean mattress manufacturer Ronas has raised investments from Big Basin Capital and Mashup Angels to bring personalized and convenient delivery to consumers.
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Japan’s Triple W gets US$610K grant from NEDO to fund clinical research of DFree healthcare wearable
Triple W, a Tokyo-based startup developing a wearable device designed for those who worries about unpredictable bowel movements, announced last Tuesday that it was handpicked by NEDO to participate in their Corporate Alliance Programme. This…
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MADAME launches mobile app Po-Ong to provide house calls for pet memorial services
Korea’s startup MADAME launches mobile application Po-Ong to provide house calls for pet memorial services.
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Chinese short video mobile app maker Miaopai likely to IPO later this year
Yixia Technology, the Beijing-based developer behind Chinese video blogging app Miaopai is going for a U.S. IPO later this year.
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Sequoia China, CMC Holdings to establish sports investment fund
Sequoia Capital China and China Media Capital (CMC) have jointly established a sports investment fund to back and consolidate global premium sports assets. The two VC firms said today, that the fund has completed its…
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Carlyle to launch new fund backed by IFC, targeting US$1 billion commitment to invest in India and China
The Carlyle Group, a US-based private equity firm is raising US$1 billion under its Asian growth fund to further expand its investment portfolio in China and India. Participating in the growth fund as one of…
