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SEA martech Involve Asia appoints industry veteran, Rene E. Menezes as President
Was ex-CEO of CtrlShift, one of largest independent adtech firms in SEA Involve Asia funded by 500 Startups, OSK Technology, Cradle Seed Ventures
500 Startups kicks off Batch 4 of Global Launch Singapore
The programme helps early and growth-stage startups worldwide learn how to enter the Singaporean market and has begun applications.
Khailee Ng: Understanding SPACs, ESGs, and the underlying trends
Important for the first SPACs in Southeast Asia to set benchmark. Helping firms understand the E and S in ESG to be on ‘right side of history’
Malaysian Buy-Now-Pay-Later fintech platform Split generates US$2.48mil revenue for businesses
The channel-agnostic platform, which allows for merchants to offer instalment payment plans to customers, has generated a good number of revenue for over 250 merchants in Malaysia.
iCandy’s Esports Players League secures investment from 500 Startups
eSports tournament platform provider ESPL secures undisclosed seed funding from 500 Startups in order to execute initial business objective.
500 Startups invests in MyCash Online, gives ECF investors 44.2% returns
pitchIN’s first ECF exit gives investors a ROI within two years.
MyCash partners Bangladeshi bank to bring financial inclusion to migrants
To benefit migrant Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia, Singapore, and the Middle East.
abillionveg secures US$2mil in seed funding
Funding represents one of the largest seed rounds for a social impact startup in SEA.
Malaysia Tech Week 2019: No longer any laurels to sit on
Malaysian companies will need to step up in the 5G race, say VCs. 
Malaysia Tech Week 2019: Winners from 500 Startups Pitch Pit impress VCs
“Those with the most evidence of progress and market potential ultimately get the most interest,” said managing partner Khailee Ng
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