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
Alibaba to establish Vietnam data center to comply with local storage law, Microsoft announces $2.2 billion investment in malaysia for cloud and AI transformation
Singapore's Thrixen secures $7M in funding led by 22Health Ventures, Gogoro collaborates with Sumitomo Corporation and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. and leasing to drive global expansion
IFC invests $7M in Philippine consumer fintech firm Salmon, NetZero Global and Kana Earth partner to launch NetZero Natural Capital Fund
Tokyo startup devises AI system to help with endoscopic surgery, Mandiri Capital Indonesia launches global initiative for startups,
Thailand's T2P collaborates with Wise Platform to provide international money transfer services, Billease, a consumer finance startup, secures $5M in investment
For Today's Headlines:
- Thailand's T2P collaborates with Wise Platform to provide international money transfer services
- Billease, a consumer finance startup, secures $5M in investment
- IFC proposes $7M in…
Zilingo co-founder files criminal complaint against former colleagues, Former Mintable COO launches Web3 gaming startup, raises $1.7m in seed funding
Toku to acquire Singapore-based AIchat, an AI-powered conversational CX platform, Accacia raises $6.5m in pre-series a round led by Illuminate Financial
For Today's Headlines:
- Toku to acquire Singapore-based AI chat, an AI-powered conversational CX platform
- Accacia raises $6.5m in pre-series a round led by Illuminate Financial
- SWAT Mobility raises $7.2m…
India's eco-friendly tech firm Ecozen raises $30m in funding round, Singapore’s ComfortDelGro secures $73 million from DBS to drive UK bus fleet decarbonization
For Today's Headlines:
- India's eco-friendly tech firm Ecozen raises $30m in funding round
- Singapore’s ComfortDelGro secures $73 million from DBS to drive UK bus fleet decarbonization
- Animoca Brands Japa…
Oracle to invest over $8 billion in cloud computing and AI in Japan, Ninjacart invests in Philippine agritech firm Mayani
Xsolla and Curine Ventures launch Xsolla-Curine academy in Kuala Lumpur, Singaporean fintech firm Seedflex secures seed funding from 500 global
For today's headlines:
- Xsolla and Curine Ventures launch Xsolla-Curine academy in Kuala Lumpur
- Singaporean fintech firm Seedflex secures seed funding from 500 global
- Beppo and Sprout Solutions collabora…
Indonesia's Jago raises $6M in Series A round led by Intudo Ventures, BEENEXT, Upstage raises $72M Series B funding to expand global reach
OpenAI pursues collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry, Medulance secures $3M Series A funding led by Alkemi Growth Capital
For today's headlines:
- OpenAI pursues collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry
- Medulance secures $3M Series A funding led by Alkemi Growth Capital
- SEA fintech startups witness 13% decline in fu…
Deep tech startup Nibertex secures funding from PH venture capital fund, Aliena secures $56 million backing for space engine plans
Toyota ventures raises additional $300M for early-stage investments, Singapore-based AI firm Mindverse raises $5m in seed funding
ESKEYN Ventures founder pledges $9.6M to IIT Hyderabad's healthcare tech biz incubator, Allies Skin raises $20M to fuel US expansion
For today's headlines:
- ESKEYN Ventures founder pledges $9.6M to IIT Hyderabad's healthcare tech biz incubator
- Allies Skin raises $20M to fuel US expansion
- US investment in TSMC underscored by China tens…
CNV bags US$1M from Wavemaker Partners to digitalise MSMEs in Vietnam, Umami-Shiok Meats merger signals a major shift amidst funding winter in SEA
For today's headlines:
- CNV bags US$1M from Wavemaker Partners to digitalise MSMEs in Vietnam
- Umami-Shiok Meats merger signals a major shift amidst funding winter in SEA
- AI SaaS cloud startup Neysa bags …
SUSI Partners invests in buildout of utility-scale renewables projects in the Philippines, Filter Capital announces final close of $97M for its inaugural fund
For today's headlines:
- SUSI Partners invests in buildout of utility-scale renewables projects in the Philippines
- Filter Capital announces final close of $97M for its inaugural fund
- Probiotics secures US…
Japan's Smartpay raises $7M in pre-series A round led by SMBC Venture Capital, Fintech startup Smile API raises fresh funds from DEG’s Up-Scaling program
Singapore's Myfirst, Fu Yu expand to North American kids tech market with $11M deal, Builders online marketplace Hubware receives investment from BuildMart PH Technologies, Inc.
For Today's Headlines:
- Singapore's Myfirst, Fu Yu expand to North American kids tech market with $11M deal
- Builders online marketplace Hubware receives investment from BuildMart PH Technologies, Inc.
- Th…
India's SingleInterface raises $30M in funding led by Asia partners, Surgery marketplace HD closes $5.6M Series A round
For today's headlines:
- India's SingleInterface raises $30M in funding led by Asia partners
- Surgery marketplace HD closes $5.6M Series A round
- Climate tech startup WasteX raises $450K to expand in Philip…