FeaturedFintechKoinWorks secures $10 mn funding to help SMEs raise funds onlinePritam BordoloiMay 19, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 19, 2020 The funding round for KoinWorks was led by Lendable... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyGojek launches online investment platform GoInvestasiPritam BordoloiMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMay 12, 2020May 12, 2020 Gojek has launched GoInvestasi in partnership with fintech firm Pluang... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceIndonesian insurtech Qoala secures $13.5 mn funding amid pandemicPritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiApril 28, 2020 The startup plans to increase its workforce to 300 by next year... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsIndonesian logistics startup Kargo raises $31 mn to fight the coronavirusInternational Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2020 Investors who took part in the funding round include Tenaya Capital, Sequoia India, Mirae Asset Management and Intudo Ventures... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyGojek secures $1.2 bn in funding to take on GrabPritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 18, 2020 The fresh funding increased Gojek’s Series F round total to just under $3 bn... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyIndonesian Consumer Foundation disapproves Grab-Gojek mergerPritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 16, 2020March 16, 2020 The consumer watchdog believes the merger will eliminate competition in the market... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered’s Nexus offers while label digital financing solutionInternational FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 Nexus will allow businesses to increase revenue and strengthen customer loyalty... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySE Asia ride hailing giants Grab and Gojek hold merger talksPritam BordoloiFebruary 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 25, 2020 Reportedly, Gojek wants a 50% stake in the new entity; however, Grab wants to hold a controlling stake... Read more
FeaturedTradingCGS-CIMB launches online stock trading platform for retail investorsPritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 The online trading platform, called iTrade, is also designed to attract students in Indonesia... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyVietnam ranks ahead of Singapore in 2020 tech startup fundingPritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 15, 2020February 14, 2020 Total investment in Vietnamese tech startups reached $741 mn, compared to Singapore’s $693 mn... Read more