The Daily Scrum - Asian Startup and Tech News
Welcome to The Daily Scrum, your daily source for the latest updates and insights on the vibrant and ever-evolving world of Asia's startup and tech scene. If you're passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies, this is the podcast for you!
In our fast-paced, information-driven world, it's crucial to stay in the know, and that's exactly what we offer. Each day, we bring you a curated selection of breaking news, sneak peeks into startup success stories, and expert analysis on the trends shaping the Asian tech landscape all within 5 minutes every day.
Our dedicated hosts are plugged into the pulse of the startup world, providing you with interviews featuring visionary founders, venture capitalists, and industry leaders. Discover the stories behind Asia's rising unicorns, get updates on fundraising, trends, hiring and more.
From Tokyo to Mumbai, Beijing to Singapore, we're here to connect you with the innovators who are reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor seeking the next big opportunity, or simply a tech enthusiast, The Daily Scrum is your passport to the forefront of Asia's tech revolution.
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- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 4 minutes
- Episodes
- 267
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2024
Singapore-based crypto payment app Oobit concludes $25 million Series A funding round
Japan's Towa eyes largest chipmaking machine order from South Korea, IFC invests $56m in global IME bank to bolster gender and climate financing in Nepal
AI boom fuels rising demand for server cooling technology, Seiko Epson leverages paper recycling tech to recover fibers from clothing
For today's headlines:
- AI boom fuels rising demand for server cooling technology. Full story HERE
- Seiko Epson leverages paper recycling tech to recover fibers from clothing
- Google Pay India partners wit…
China's CXMT sets sights on producing nation's inaugural advanced memory chips for AI, GoTo and TikTok finalize merger, forging strategic partnership in Indonesia
For today's headlines:
- China's CXMT sets sights on producing nation's inaugural advanced memory chips for AI
- Malaysian redeveloper Ditrolic Energy secures investment backing from blackrock's climate fi…
Venture Capital funding for Japanese startups reaches unprecedented $9.7 billion, Antler leads $5.1m pre-seed funding for 37 startups in SEA
For today's headlines:
- Venture Capital funding for Japanese startups reaches unprecedented $9.7 billion
- Southeast Asian funds seek opportunities amid sub-par performance
- South Korea's Elice raises $14.9…
Keisuke Honda's startup fund prioritizes nurturing decacorns, India's Ecofy raises $10.83m funding from FMO to support expansion
For today's headlines:
- Keisuke Honda's startup fund prioritizes nurturing decacorns
- India's Ecofy raises $10.83m funding from FMO to support expansion
- Maxis and Public Bank collaborate to further accele…
Innovative Philippine startup Amica AI's Haven chatbot addresses loneliness issues, Airasia soars as monthly active users surge 48% in 4Q 2023
For today's headlines:
- Innovative Philippine startup Amica AI's Haven chatbot addresses loneliness issues
- Airasia soars as monthly active users surge 48% in 4Q 2023
- Singapore fintech collaborates with A…
HashKey Exchange forms strategic alliance with Animoca Brands to boost digital entertainment and Web3 ecosystem in Asia
For today's headlines:
- HashKey Exchange forms strategic alliance with Animoca Brands to boost digital entertainment and Web3 ecosystem in Asia
- NayaPay forges strategic alliance with Alipay to enhance g…
Singapore-based accelerator Antler shifts focus to more mature startups in 2024, Chinese gaming stocks surge after regulator withdraws draft rules.
For today's headlines:
- Singapore-based accelerator Antler shifts focus to more mature startups in 2024
- Chinese gaming stocks surge after regulator withdraws draft rules. Full story HERE
- AC Ventures secu…
Clime Capital secures $127M in first close of South East Asia Clean Energy Fund II, China's BYD supports Singapore startup in ASEAN E-Motorbike competition
For today's headlines:
- Clime Capital secures $127M in first close of South East Asia Clean Energy Fund II
- Razer Merchant Services expands payment options through strategic partnership with BillEase
- Link…
BuildMart PH and Hubware join forces to drive digitalization in the construction industry, BYD's Thai distributor to triple EV dealerships and expand commercial offerings
For today's headlines:
- BuildMart PH and Hubware join forces to drive digitalization in the construction industry
- Grab Malaysia reports delivery partners benefitting from new earning structure during pe…
Malaysian food startup 'Meals in Minutes' secures $1.5m funding to expand operations globally, StartUp Village launches 'SOAR' program to spotlight Filipino startups globally
For today's headlines:
- Malaysian food startup 'Meals in Minutes' secures $1.5m funding to expand operations globally
- Foxconn announces partnership with India's HCL to establish chip testing plant
- Cleant…
Hong Kong's HashKey group secures unicorn status, Singapore's agritech innovator, DayaTani, secures impressive $2.3M in seed round financing
For today's headlines:
- Hong Kong's HashKey group secures unicorn status
- Indonesia anticipates major listings in 2024, post-election uncertainty looms. Full story HERE.
- Temasek-backed ABC Impact achieves…
Baidu denies allegations of military links to Ernie AI chatbot, Japanese banks amp up support for late-stage startups fueling innovation
Thai insurtech Roojai expands regional footprint with acquisition of Indonesia's Lifepal
Sprout Solutions acquires JustPayroll, Delivery app Borzo shuts operations in the Philippines
For today's headlines:
- Sprout Solutions acquires JustPayroll
- Careplus and GoAuto JV launches $130M green technology facility in Malaysia
- Delivery app Borzo shuts operations in the Philippines
- Honda to co…
Bellsystem24 expands AI-supported call center services to Taiwan, Wavemaker Partners secures minimum of $24.5 million for latest Southeast Asia fund
For today's headlines:
- Bellsystem24 expands AI-supported call center services to Taiwan
- Skydrive and Suzuki collaborate to launch low-cost flying taxi service in India
- Wavemaker Partners secures minimum…
Paytm parent company to invest $12 million in India's gift city for global financial ecosystem
For today's headlines:
- Paytm parent company to invest $12 million in India's gift city for global financial ecosystem
- Taiwanese blockchain firm launches initiative to combat disinformation ahead of ele…
Japan sets strict rules for big tech to tackle online defamation, Asia Partners' Southeast Asia tech fund secures impressive $474m in final closing
For today's headlines:
- Japan sets strict rules for big tech to tackle online defamation
- Asia Partners' Southeast Asia tech fund secures impressive $474m in final closing
- Singapore's Silicon Box soars t…
China halts exports of rare-earth magnet technologies, raising global concerns
For today's headlines:
- China halts exports of rare-earth magnet technologies, raising global concerns. Full story HERE.
- China secures dominance in lidar technology, a key element in self-driving cars
- In…