Nadine Freischlad
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Grab and Go-Jek take their battle to Indonesia’s small towns
Ride-hailing unicorns Go-Jek and Grab have geared up to be there first when consumers discover the convenience of on-demand services and mobile payments. → Read More
Here’s what you might have missed in Southeast Asian tech
A round-up of last week’s top tech industry headlines from the region, as Grab gears up for peer-to-peer transfers and Uber rolls again in the Philippines. → Read More
With fresh funds, Indonesian chatbot platform starts international expansion
Chatbots are still in their infancy, but there’s little doubt they’ll eventually play a part in how we interact with apps. → Read More
A startup is trying to fix customer loyalty in Indonesia, where many have failed
Some startups with ideas to increase customer loyalty haven’t fared well in Indonesia. Member.id is trying a new approach. → Read More
Social Capital’s first Southeast Asia investment is an Indonesian HR startup
The startup’s promising retention rate convinced the Silicon Valley VC to join the round, alongside Convergence Ventures, 500 Startups, and others. → Read More
Draper Associates placed first bet in Indonesia, participating in $12m round for UangTeman
The funds will be used to open R&D centers in Singapore and India and finance more loans. → Read More
A new reality TV show looks for Southeast Asia’s top video game players
Esports are about to become big in Southeast Asia. Singapore startup Spout plans to meet the enthusiasm with new media formats. → Read More
Grab and Didi combined are now likely worth as much as Uber
Uber still holds the title as the world’s most valuable tech company but competitors aren’t far behind. → Read More
Sequoia invests in Singapore-based martial arts media firm One Championship
Sequoia India partner Shailendra Singh said he appreciates the passion, values, and culture of the company. → Read More
Brief: Julo lands seed round led by Skystar Capital to help close financial inclusion gap
The lets you apply for a personal loan. If approved, you get a loan of up to US$600 within 24 hours. → Read More
Uber was catching up with rivals in Southeast Asia. Now the gap could be widening
Uber just exited Russia. Could cutting deals with Southeast Asian competitors be next? → Read More
Brief: BeMyGuest closes series A, bringing total funds to $8.5m
It’s using the funds to accelerate growth across Asia, focusing on B2B opportunities. → Read More
Brief: Cashlez raises $2m to expand operations in Indonesia
It also announced a partnership with Moka, which develops software that lets store owners keep track of orders and payments. → Read More
Brief: CompareAsia sees $50m new funding from Alibaba and other investors
The funding boost gives CompareAsia more resources to compete with the likes of Compare88 for increasingly affluent Southeast Asian consumers. → Read More
‘Yellow Pages for funding’ helps Indonesian startups find the right investor
The site helps Indonesian entrepreneurs find the right kind of capital to start and grow their businesses. → Read More
Singapore gaming studio lands investment from Rocket Internet’s venture arm
The gaming studio says it’s out to build the next generation of massively multiplayer online mobile games – with a twist. → Read More
Uber and its rivals slapped with price caps and other limitations in Indonesia
The move is meant to create balance between ride-hailing startups and taxi operators. → Read More
No need to visit the doctor for a sick note, says Singapore startup MyDoc
MyDoc takes telemedicine to the next level. → Read More
Singapore startup scores $450k grant from Booking.com accelerator
Backstreet Academy was part of the first batch of sustainable tourism startups accepted into Booking.com’s acceleration program. → Read More
Ecommerce site Alfacart drops third-party sellers, returns to in-store product range
Alfacart’s C-level executives, including CEO Catherine Hindra Sutjahyo, have resigned. → Read More