Logistics firm Flash Express becomes Thailand’s first unicorn after raising $150m
The latest Series D+ and Series E rounds bring Flash Express’s total fundraising to date to $550m.
Heritas Capital secures first close for impact-focused Growth Fund III
The fund is targeting to raise a corpus of $150 million.
Ribbit Capital-backed Ajaib eyes depth in Indonesia’s stock investment game amid competition
The online brokerage is betting on financial literacy, low entry barriers and outreach to grow the investor base.
SG-based VC platform Hatcher+ launches $7.7m ANZ fund with Wholesale Investor
The fund seeks to invest in at least 50 startups in Australia and New Zealand.
Swedish gaming-based learning startup Astrid enters Vietnam’s edtech market
Astrid faces stiff competition in the English learning space from local players.
SG’s Hmlet exits Australia after securing $6m lifeline from existing investors
It also had to beat a retreat from Malaysia and Thailand less than six months after launch in those markets.
Ex-Goldman Japan’s Kathy Matsui, two others launch $150m ESG fund
MPower Partners Fund will focus on investing in growth- to late-stage Japanese startups.
Sequoia China, Yunfeng Capital lead $228m round in Chinese rice brand Shiyue Daotian
Shiyue Daotian said its GMV increased at a CAGR of 60% between 2017 and 2020.