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ISRAEL Cybersecurity Axonius Inc

Tel Aviv-based Cybersecurity Startup Axonius Raises $58 Million Axonius has raised $95 million to date.

by CalcalisTech

5 hours ago

SOUTH AFRICA MARKETING Mobiz

SA’s Mobiz Bucks The Trend With USD 1 Mn Raise From Kalon Venture Partners The South African venture capital (VC) firm confirmed its investment in the SmartSMS marketing engagement platform.

by WeeTracker

5 hours ago

BAHRAIN Information Security Pentest360

Free Cyber Security services to support SME’s working remotely in Bahrain Pentest360, a Bahrain-based technology startup powered by EDX Labs, in collaboration with the Technology & Business Society (TBS) and the Bahrain Technology Companies Society (BTECH), announces free 3-month service for SMEs in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

by magnitt

2020-03-30

US Healthcare GOOGLE

Google Commits $800 Mn Covid-19 Fund To Support SMBs, Healthcare The tech giant is offering $340 Mn as Google Ads credits to SMBs

by Inc42

2020-03-30

EGYPT FINTECH Fawry

Mohamed Okasha steps down as Fawry’s managing director to launch $25 million fintech fund The fund will invest in Egyptian fintech startups across different stages.

by MENAbytes

2020-03-27

SINGAPORE VC Vickers Venture Partners

Singapore’s Vickers Venture Partners raises $200m for $500m Fund VI Vickers Venture Partners, a Singapore-based venture capital (VC) firm, has raised $200 million for its $500 million sixth fund to invest in deep tech startups in Asia and globally.

by DealStreetAsia

2020-03-27

SINGAPORE ACCELERATOR Expara Ventures

Singapore VC firm Expara to invest in startups combating Covid-19 Interested startups may apply until April 30 this year.

by techinasia

2020-03-26

SINGAPORE LOGISTICS Elite Partners Capital

SG-based Elite Partners makes first close of $236m logistics fund Singapore-based private equity firm Elite Partners Capital has announced the first close of its pure-play Elite Logistics Fund.

by DealStreetAsia

2020-03-24

SOUTH AFRICA PE Design Innovation Seed Fund

Design Innovation Seed Fund open for applications from Western Cape innovators The Design Innovation Seed Fund will provide Western Cape innovators with grants of up to R800k.

by ventureburn

2020-03-23

ISRAEL SOFTWARE Qualitest

Former Qualitest CEOs Acquire Two Software Startups for $5 Million Ayal Zylberman and Tali Shem Tov, former executives of software testing company Qualitest, bought software startup WellDone Software and CodeValue with the intention of merging them into one company.

by CalcalisTech

2020-03-23

CHINA New Energy Vehicle Xpeng Motors

Chinese EV startups Xpeng and Byton join hands to explore energy technology development The two companies have launched a new company that will focus on research and development of new solutions.

by kr-asia

2020-03-19

SINGAPORE FINTECH MatchMove

SG’s fintech startup MatchMove joins digital bank race The MatchMove-led consortium is the latest group to announce it’s submitted an application for a digital full banking license to the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

by DealStreetAsia

2020-03-19

ISRAEL Healthcare POLICY

Israeli Government Announces NIS 50 Million in Grants for Corona-Fighting Startups The grant, spearheaded by government investment arm the Israel Innovation Authority, will support companies from all sectors with products that address the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic.

by CalcalisTech

2020-03-18

SINGAPORE RIDE-HAILING Grab

Grab-IMDA partnership aims to help Singaporean startups expand overseas Grab-IMDA partnership encourages global expansion for Singaporean startups, foodpanda embraces contactless delivery in today's afternoon news.

by e27

2020-03-18

INDIA GAME Insights

【Exclusive】Investments‌ ‌in‌ ‌Indian‌ ‌Sports‌ ‌Fantasy‌ ‌Games‌ ‌Market‌ The Fantasy Sports Gaming market in India has become the hotspot for gaming companies and developers both in India and in the region.

by Anshuman Gandhi

2020-03-16

Startups Mandiri Capital Indonesia VC

Bank Mandiri’s Mandiri Capital plans to invest up to US$5M in startups The company plans to provide an initial investment of up to US$5 million for startups targeting especially the e-payments sector.

by e27

2020-03-16

SOUTH AFRICA Logistic Imperial Logistics

Two JSE-Listed Firms Unveil Two Separate Startup Funds Worth USD 32.7 Mn Within 72 Hours This new fund will have an initial capitalisation of USD 20 Mn (about ZAR 320 Mn) and will invest in startups in the logistics industry.

by WeeTracker

2020-03-12

INDIA VC Northern Arc Investments

Northern Arc Investments announces the first closing of its India Impact Fund With this fund, Northern Arc Capital targets to make 15-20 investments over the next 12-18 months, with deal sizes between $3-5 million.

by YourStory

2020-03-12

SINGAPORE VC Credence Partners

Singapore-based Credence Partners has announced the launch of its first venture capital fund and has made the first close at US$50 million The VC firm will invest in companies in fintech, deeptech, consumer, logistics & mobility, and tech-enabled businesses.

by e27

2020-03-12

ISRAEL ACCELERATOR Microsoft

Microsoft Israel to Set Up Social Enterprise Accelerator Microsoft is looking for companies operating in the fields of sustainability, accessibility, humanitarian activities, cultural heritage, and the health sector.

by CalcalisTech

2020-03-11