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's Sea achieves first full-year annual profit since IPO, India's Cardiotrack secures $2m in pre-series A funding led by seasoned angel investor
For today's headlines:
- Singapore's Sea achieves first full-year annual profit since IPO
- Winnow gets ABC Impact's backing to take its AI-driven food waste reduction solution to Asia
- India's Cardiotrack s…
Indonesia's Wagely secures $23 million funding amidst financial drought, Fairbanc expands into the Philippines in partnership with Unilever
For today's headlines:
- Indonesia's Wagely secures $23 million funding amidst financial drought
- Fairbanc expands into the Philippines in partnership with Unilever
- East Ventures and Temasek Foundation lau…
Singapore's Tada launches ride-hailing services in Thailand to take on Grab, Digido serves over one million Filipinos
For today's headlines:
- Singapore's Tada launches ride-hailing services in Thailand to take on Grab
- Digido serves over one million Filipinos
- Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone to help create more tech…
KMP invests in AI computer vision and consumer engagement advertising platform SmartRetail, Baidu reveals first revenue from AI chatbot Ernie
For today's headlines:
- KMP invests in AI computer vision and consumer engagement advertising platform SmartRetail
- Humane partners with SoftBank to transform AI experience in Japan
- Baidu reveals first re…
Unified contact centre platform K-LINK nets funding for SEA expansion, Asialink secures ₱4 Billion investment from PE firm Creador
Refy raises $525K pre-seed to accelerate green asset project financing in PH-SEA, Web3 development tools startup BuildBear Labs nets $1.9M funding
For today's headlines:
- Refy raises $525K pre-seed to accelerate green asset project financing in PH, SEA
- Hong Kong's Weave Living secures further investment from Warburg Pincus to accelerate expansion …
India's Varaha raises $8.7M in Series A funding round led by RTP Global, Quest Ventures backs IoT hugging vest maker Dolbomdream
For today's headlines:
- India's Varaha raises $8.7M in Series A funding round led by RTP Global
- Philippine startup community engages Maharlika CEO Joel Consing on SESSIONS. Full story HERE.
- Quest Venture…
Prefer secures US$2M funding to expand bean-free coffee brand to Philippines, Helicap partners with Bank Danamon to boost Indonesia's alternative lending industry
Singapore-based fintech firm UNO Digital Bank raises $32.1M for expansion in the Philippines
For today's headlines:
- Singapore-based fintech firm UNO Digital Bank raises $32.1M for expansion in the Philippines
- Alibaba's Taobao launches live commerce venture amidst growing competition
- Singapore's…
GCash collaborates with Philippines' cybercrime agency to combat financial fraud, Singapore fintech platform Xalts acquires contour network from consortium of global banks
Accelerating Asia backs B2B retail marketplace PriyoShop in US$5M round, ACO Tech, MARii, and Geno sign deal to boost Malaysia's EV ecosystem
For today's headlines:
- Accelerating Asia backs B2B retail marketplace PriyoShop in US$5M round
- ACO Tech, MARii, and Geno sign deal to boost Malaysia's EV ecosystem. Full story HERE.
- Japan firm to transf…
India's Ayekart raises $6.5m in Series A funding led by Omnivore, Siana Capital, Unleash Capital Partners
For today's headlines:
- India's Ayekart raises $6.5m in Series A funding led by Omnivore, Siana Capital, Unleash Capital Partners
- India is a vital participant in the responsible AI movement, says IBM's …
Philippine EV delivery firm Mober secures $2m seed funding for green logistics expansion
PasarPolis unveils strategic plans to capture Indonesia's insurtech market opportunities
For today's headlines:
- PasarPolis unveils strategic plans to capture Indonesia's insurtech market opportunities
- India's Amber raises $21m funding led by Gaja Capital for global expansion
- Green COP secur…
Philippine foreign direct investment net inflows surge to almost 2-year high, Japanese startup engineers pigs for organ donation
Philippine E-commerce enabler Etaily takes regional leap with Singapore expansion
ChargeSini sets sights on transforming Malaysia's EV landscape with smart charging solutions
For today's headlines:
- ChargeSini sets sights on transforming Malaysia's EV landscape with smart charging solutions
- Hong Kong's first virtual insurer eyes growth in niches, from cats to crypto. Full st…
Kopi Kenangan and Fore Coffee join forces to find blend in international expansion, Toyota's home ground becomes a hub for drone and space startups
For today's headlines:
- Kopi Kenangan and Fore Coffee join forces to find blend in international expansion
- Cento Ventures invests in digital procurement platform Doxa for supply chain advancement
- AC Vent…
Coins.ph announces global expansion, aiming to reach wider audience, Incomlend acquires LC Lite to expand crypto-fiat investor base
For today's headlines:
- Coins.ph announces global expansion, aiming to reach wider audience
- Startup funding in SEA experiences 44% monthly decline in January. Full story HERE
- MediConCen secures $6.85m to…