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Accelerate startups in auto ecosystem via mentoring, workshops, funding Partners Sunway iLabs for first of its kind auto ecosystem focused accelerator
​​Carsome Group acquires WapCar, AutoFun businesses
Carsome has formally announced the acquisition of digital automotive content businesses WapCar and AutoFun from Tang Internet Ltd.
Sunway iLabs-Carsome to launch Malaysia’s first auto ecosystem accelerator in Q3 2022
Sunway invested US$47.2mil in startups & venture building in past few years Platform for startups in auto ecosystem to scale via mentorship, partnership
Carsome unveils car refurbishment facility
Carsome has officially launched Carsome Certified Lab which it claims is the largest car refurbishment facility in the region.
Carsome appoints new chief marketing head
Carsome has appointed Ravi Shankar Mallavarapu as its chief marketing officer (CMO).
Malaysia’s Carsome raises US$290mil in Series E
In a clear demonstration of investor interest, Southeast Asian-based (SEA) e-commerce car platform Carsome has announced a US$290 million Series E raise at a post-money valuation of approximately US$1.7 billion.
Carsome, Grab in nationwide driver-partners campaign 
Carsome has tied up with Grab to launch the nationwide 'Own Your Ride' campaign, which claims to benefit over 100,000 Grab driver-partners and delivery-partners across Malaysia.
Carsome Group appoints Vishnu Nambiar as CTO 
Vishnu Nambiar will drive Carsome’s next stage of transformation through leading the technology team and spearheading the strategy on deploying technology to address the automotive industry’s needs.  
Malaysia's Carsome to buy iCar Asia in US$200mil deal that will create largest used car digital automotive marketplace in SEA
Malaysian-based Southeast Asian used-car e-commerce platform has cemented its position as a leading player in the region with its proposed US$200mil acquisition of iCar Asia, an ASX listed Southeast Asian focused car listing platform.
Carsome invests in Indonesia car auction firm, PT Universal Collection 
Carsome marks its first investment in Southeast Asia in 2021 as it acquires a stake in PT Universal Collection (PT UC), a Jakarta-based offline car and motorcycle auction company. 
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