Indian food delivery platform Thrive shuts down operations The company said it has difficulties scaling up in a market dominated by larger, better-funded rivals. December 14, 2024 Tech
UAE accounting platform raises US$7.5 million in Series A funding The funds will be used to hire new employees and develop compliance-focused products. December 13, 2024 Business
Indonesian creator economy platform reopens It had previously announced it would close on October 31, 2024. December 13, 2024 Business
Indian sneaker e-commerce platform raises $2 million in seed funding It offers sneakers, streetwear and luxury fashion pieces from brands including Nike, Yeezy, Dior and Louis Vuitton. December 13, 2024 Tech
Trading platform eToro plans US IPO An initial public offering could take place as early as the second quarter, but a timetable has not yet been determined. December 8, 2024 Business
Lamudi acquires mortgage fintech platform to grow home lending Lamudi's network includes 500 property developers and 30,000 agents across Indonesia. December 6, 2024 Business
Blockchain platform Haven1 raises $4.6 million in private funding Notable investors include Animoca Brands and KuCoin Ventures. December 6, 2024 Tech
Blockchain platform Haven1 raises $4.6 million in private funding Notable investors include Animoca Brands and KuCoin Ventures. December 5, 2024 Tech
Indian mental health platform secures $129,000 in pre-seed funding Build3, a social impact accelerator, led the investment with donations from schools and individual supporters. December 5, 2024 Business
Part of real estate platform Goro joins Indonesia’s first sandbox Founded in 2022, Goro serves more than 100,000 users in 43 countries. December 5, 2024 Business
Bitget launches trading platform in Vietnam Vietnam ranks second in the world in cryptocurrency ownership, with 21.2% of the population involved in digital assets. December 5, 2024 Business
South Korean startup launches artificial intelligence legal translation platform The company targets corporate clients such as major law firms and government agencies in South Korea. December 4, 2024 Business
Alibaba invests over US$70 million in South Korean fashion platform This investment brings the company’s valuation to US$2.2 billion, making it a unicorn in South Korea’s fashion e-commerce industry. December 4, 2024 Tech
Chinese AI startup Tairex pilots virtual hospital platform The platform covers 21 medical departments including emergency, respiratory, pediatrics, and cardiology. December 3, 2024 Business