Ant Group backs Proxtera that aims to make cross-border trade easier for MSMEs
This post was originally published on this site (L-R) Ant Group’s Jia Hang, IMDA CEO Lew Chuen Hong, Proxtera CEO Saurav Bhattacharyya, and MAS’s Leong Sing Chiong Singapore-headquartered Proxtera, a digital platform aiming to make MSMEs’ cross-border trade easier, has made the first close of its Series seed round of funding. The investors are Ant Group, CerraCap […]
15 startups that are among this year’s frontrunners for TOP100
This post was originally published on this site Registration for TOP100 is now open and we are looking forward to seeing your startup on the list! TOP100 Program gives you the one golden chance to connect with hundreds of investors, showcase your startup at Echelon, pitch on the TOP100 stage, and access special programs. Find […]
You’re destined to fail if you don’t do this 1 thing when building international teams
This post was originally published on this site In this episode, we are excited to welcome Sébastien Marotte, the President of Box Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Box is a Cloud Content Management company that empowers more than 87,000 businesses globally by revolutionising how they work. In Marotte’s 30+ year career, he has […]
Japanese bank Mizuho leads ~US$270M Series D equity round of Kredivo
This post was originally published on this site Kredivo Holdings (formerly FinAccel), the parent company of Kredivo and Krom Bank Indonesia, has closed its Series D equity round of funding at ~US$270 million. Japanese global bank Mizuho Bank led the round. Existing investors, including Square Peg Capital, Jungle Ventures, Naver Financial Corporation, GMO Venture Partners, […]
QR payment solution for restaurant consumers qlub secures US$25M funding
This post was originally published on this site qlub, a payment solution that splits restaurant bills between customers, has raised US$25 million in a new funding round, bringing its total fundraising to US$42 million. The new investors in the round include global investment firm Al Dhabi Capital and major family offices in the UAE. Existing […]
Revolutionise your business operations: A smarter alternative to lengthy paper processes
This post was originally published on this site Traditional paper-based processes have been a staple in the workplace for centuries now, as the paper is used for a variety of tasks such as filing, managing documents, signing contracts and more. However, in today’s fast-paced world, these manual processes can now be ineffective and time-consuming. DocuSign […]
TikTok’s CEO is set to enter a Washington fight he cannot win
TikTok Chief Executive Officer Shou Chew is prepared for a variety of questions, including about kids’ mental health, from a House committee Thursday.
Exploring the impact of organised cybercrime on small businesses
This post was originally published on this site With its current trajectory, cybercrime will cost the world US$10.5 trillion annually by 2025. One key takeaway is this — cybercrime is big money, and this explains the growing threat of cyberattacks on a scale like never before. In Singapore alone, organisations are facing an average of […]
Microsoft’s GitHub to add OpenAI chat functions to coding tool
Microsoft’s GitHub unit is adding a chat and voice feature that will let programmers ask how to accomplish certain coding tasks.
Building a better future: How sustainable architecture is leading the way for the built environment
This post was originally published on this site The Philippines has one of the highest electricity rates in the world, making sustainability a necessity in architecture. Architects and builders have been prioritising energy efficiency and sustainability in their designs, using renewable energy sources and sustainable materials such as bamboo, reclaimed wood, and recycled steel. This […]