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
McEasy secures Series A funding led by Granite Asia, Botsync raises $5.2M in Series A funding to boost manufacturing automation
Senang.io and GoodTech join forces to offer loan protection insurance in the Philippines, Startup ecosystems in Southeast Asia and India show signs of maturity, according to HubSpot study
For Today's Headlines:
- Senang.io and GoodTech join forces to offer loan protection insurance in the Philippines.
- Startup ecosystems in Southeast Asia and India show signs of maturity, according to HubS…
Japan startups harness AI to promote senior cat health, E-Fishery secures $30M loan from HSBC Indonesia to boost aquaculture innovation
SP Setia Partners with Ant Digital Technologies to launch Setia Go app, MARS Unicorn Fund invests $50M in India's infrastructure market
MyCIF pumps $61.4M into Malaysia's MSME sector in 2023, Singapore commits nearly $222M to National Quantum Strategy
APX introduces innovative less-than-truckload solution to revolutionize SEA logistics, BizBaz revamps credit scoring with AI-powered voice analysis
South Korea's CHEQUER secures $27.82M in strategic investment round, Beppo secures pre-seed funding to acquire JuanTax and bookkeeping firms
Philippine fintech app MarCoPay tackles seafarer needs, AVPN and Google.org launch $15M fund to boost AI skills in APAC
For today's headlines:
- Philippine fintech app MarCoPay tackles seafarer needs
- AVPN and Google.org launch $15M fund to boost AI skills in APAC
- Endeavor MatchCAP Asia 2024 sparks startup partnerships in P…
India's Portl raises $3M in funding led by Bharat Innovation Fund, Alibaba Cloud expands with new region in Mexico
For Today's Headlines:
- India's Portl raises $3M in funding led by Bharat Innovation Fund
- Alibaba Cloud expands with new region in Mexico, plans data centers in Asia
- Sime Darby Property and pearl computi…
XSQUARE Technologies raises $7.8M in series a funding led by Wavemaker Partners, Alibaba and LVMH team up to revolutionize luxury retail in China
For Today's Headlines:
- XSQUARE Technologies raises $7.8M in series a funding led by Wavemaker Partners
- Alibaba and LVMH team up to revolutionize luxury retail in China
- Bangladesh's Shomvob secures $1M i…
Luxury resale marketplace PopChill raises $3.1M for Singapore expansion, SDTA's funding partner Luuk Eliens: Deep tech startups need more support, but possess sustained competitive advantages
ThinKuvate launches $12M Maiden India fund to boost startups, Musk eyes EV battery plant in Indonesia as Alibaba invests $230M in Lazada
For Today's Headlines:
- ThinKuvate launches $12M Maiden India fund to boost startups
- Musk eyes EV battery plant in Indonesia as Alibaba invests $230M in Lazada
- Insurance leaders to convene at InsureTech …
US sustainable mining startup Baniql raises $1.6M in seed funding, Humble Sustainability secures new funding for expansion
For Today's Headlines:
- US sustainable mining startup Baniql raises $1.6M in seed funding
- Humble Sustainability secures new funding for expansion
- Kasagi Labo raises $12M to globalize Japanese anime
- Nikhil…
Vertex Ventures Japan launches first fund worth $64.24M, Osome secures $17M in Series B funding to expand fintech services
For Today's Headlines:
- Vertex Ventures Japan launches first fund worth $64.24M.
- Osome secures $17M in Series B funding to expand fintech services.
- Artem ventures sees Malaysia as prime starter market fo…
Golden Gate Ventures secures initial close of $100M MENA fund, SBI Ven Capital invests in Singapore's Web3 infrastructure startup Chainstack
For Today's Headlines:
- Golden Gate Ventures secures initial close of $100M MENA fund
- SBI Ven Capital invests in Singapore's Web3 infrastructure startup Chainstack
- Matel secures $4M funding to boost EV c…
Vietnam tech startup VNG becomes Nvidia cloud partner, IFC invests $5M to boost central Asian tech startups
For Today's Headlines:
- Vietnam tech startup VNG becomes Nvidia cloud partner
- IFC invests $5M to boost central Asian tech startups
- Audax and Paymentology launch cards-as-a-service solution
- Allozymes secur…
Uber Eats to acquire Foodpanda delivery business in Taiwan for $950M, GenAI fund drives innovation in SEA with unique investment model
Indonesian carbon management provider Jejakin secures new funding of $2.7M, SeaTown leads $40M funding of asset servicing firm Linnovate partners
Malaysia's strategy to attract overseas venture capital for startup growth
Plug and Play partners with the Department of Trade and Industry to launch the National Startup Accelerator Program
For Today's Headlines:
- Plug and Play partners with the Department of Trade and Industry to launch the National Startup Accelerator Program
- IFC invests $6M in Türki̇ye digital brokerage company Midas
- Pre…