shiwenyap
Shiwen is a pragmatic centrist interested in the intersection of technology, business, entrepreneurship, science and public policy.
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tryb Group raises $30m from Makara Innovation Fund to expand fintech platform
tryb and Makara will collaborate to develop and implement technology projects.
SG Dealbook: Accrelist acquires laser clinics; Acromec raises funds via placement
Accrelist is acquiring medical laser clinics while Acromec is raising funds through a placement of new shares.
German fintech Ayondo to take IPO route to SGX after RTO falls through
Ayondo AG's public float on the SGX is crucial to the exchange as part of its broader efforts to enhance its technology cluster.
GIC backs $2.5b investment in NYSE-listed FirstEnergy Corp
The investment includes $1.62 billion in mandatory convertible preferred equity and $850 million of common equity.
China: GLP leads $36m Series B investment in Songxiaocai
The round in Songxiaocai, which provides vegetable purchase, delivery and after-sales services, was joined by IDG Capital, Matrix China and Puhua Capi
Singapore: Blockchain startup Bluzelle raises $19.5m through ICO
It previously raised a $1.5 million Series A funding round in August 2017 from Global Brain, LUN Partners Capital and True Global Ventures.
APAC Digest: Dely, BeliMobilGue.co.id and GTRIIP raise funding
Japan's Dely, Indonesia's BeliMobilGue.co.id and GTRIIP have closed additional funding.
Singapore: Logistics venture Ninja Van closes $85m Series C
It raised a $30 million Series B round in April 2016 that saw participation of B Capital, Abraaj Group, YJ Capital and Monk's Hill Ventures.
National Australia Bank explores public float of wealth management arm
National Australia Bank is exploring an IPO on the ASX, as well as other options for its wealth management business in Australia.
Singapore: Parcel Perform closes $1.1m seed round led by Wavemaker, 500 Startups
Singapore-based Parcel Perform, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) startup, enables e-commerce merchants to improve their customer checkout experience
