In Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, the MSME sector is moving into the next era, with technology helping increase their efficiency and providing them with tools to conduct their business seamlessly and profitably. PriyoShop is digitising the micro-merchants supply chain in Bangladesh.
Read MoreKaryaKarsa, an Indonesian platform that enables creators to distribute and monetise their work, raised close to US$500k seed round today, led by Accelerating Asia, Sketchnote Partners and a number of other institutional and angel investors. The seed round will support KaryaKarsa’s growth in the Southeast Asia market and advance the platform.
Read MoreWhen startup founders begins their journey they are in for a plethora of noes. When you have nothing but an idea, most people will give it little value. As you begin to build something that actually works you’ll constantly get a no. But as startups scale, you need to learn how to say no for your company’s sake.
Read MoreI want to break down how I’d hack the VC accelerator experience if needed for those that may not make it. Though before I get to that some statements I’ve heard across working with three different accelerators, incubators over 6 cohorts, +60 companies and +2,000 applicants… yet still a student of life;
Read MoreThere seems to be some confusion these days about whether startups should price a round at a “pre-money” valuation or a “post-money” valuation. I’ve had founders say that potential investors are confused or complaining about one or the other.
Read MoreIn 2021, Waitrr joined Cohort 4 of the Accelerating Asia flagship program. Waitrr is transforming the restaurant industry through QR code ordering, they’re currently raising $2.5M and have a growth rate of 5x.
Read MoreWhy can’t my startup close startup funding?From all startups we’ve worked with in our flagship program, that’s quite a few, we’ve identified some common reasons why your startup can’t close funding.
Read MoreIn 2021, Independents joined Cohort 4 of the Accelerating Asia flagship program. Independents is bringing world class creative talent to the world.
Read MoreIn 2021, Amar Lab joined the Accelerating Asia portfolio and Cohort 4 of our flagship program. Amar Lab are on a mission to deliver accessible health care to people in Bangladesh.
Read MoreIn 2021, Drive lah joined the Accelerating Asia portfolio and Cohort 4 of our flagship program. Drive lah are on a mission to become the biggest car-sharing platform in Asia, since starting they have grown 10X and are currently fundraising.
Read MoreIn 2021, Kopi Date joined the Accelerating Asia portfolio and Cohort 4 of our flagship program. Kopi Date is a social platform, where singles have the chance to meet new people and form rich and deep connections.
Read MoreLeading international accelerator VC, Accelerating Asia, has officially announced the fourth cohort of its flagship 100-day program for pre-Series A startups. The 11 startups have raised over S$6 million coming into the programme, bringing the total capital raised by Accelerating Asia’s startups to over S$30 million, with 70 percent of investment raised since joining the Accelerating Asia portfolio.
Read MoreIn our second portfolio spotlight on female founders, we showcase Singaporean recruitment startup TalentTribe founded by Sharon Yeo and Stephenie Pang. These rockstar founders are changing how companies recruit talent.
Read MoreThis International Women’s Day we’re focusing on the startups our awesome female founders are building and their current traction. Starting with Romoni from Bangladesh that delivers solutions to microentrepreneurs and provides beauty services.
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