Asia

LemFi moves remittances further into Asia and Europe with $53M in new funding

Fintech /

For many emerging market economies, remittances have become a lifeline. Inflows surpassed $669 billion in 2023, according to World Bank research, and they now represent significant portions of GDP in these countries, often outpacing foreign direct investment as the primary source of foreign exchange.  Traditional banks and agents maintain a firm grip on the remittance […]

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KPay, a financial management platform for SMEs, raises $55M Series A

Fundraising /

Sometimes, the easiest way to find a great idea for a startup is to look beyond the current problem you’re solving for your customers. That’s exactly what worked for the founders of KPay. Davis Chan and his co-founders previously helped small and medium-sized merchants optimize their revenue and traffic in Asia, but they eventually noticed

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India regulator issues notice to Ola Electric over consumer rights concerns

Transportation /

The Central Consumer Protection Authority, India’s consumer rights regulator, has sent a show-cause notice to Ola Electric over alleged violation of consumer rights, escalating troubles for the leading electric vehicle maker whose shares dropped 9% earlier on Monday, The notice, issued on Monday, gives the Bengaluru-headquartered firm 15 days to respond to allegations that include

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Ola Electric stock tumbles as complaints ratch up, and market share erodes

Transportation /

Indian electric vehicle maker Ola Electric’s customers aren’t happy with its service and scooters, and it’s affecting the company’s stock and market share. The company’s shares fell by as much as 9.1% on Monday to ₹89.14, sending its market cap below $4.75 billion for the first time since its IPO in August. The company’s shares

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India scraps ‘angel tax’ in boost to startups

Startups /

India’s federal government has removed the controversial “angel tax” for all classes of investors, delivering a major victory to the country’s startup ecosystem that had lobbied for years against the measure. “To bolster the India startup ecosystem, to boost entrepreneurial spirit and support innovation, I propose abolishing angel tax for all classes of investors,” Finance

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Indian game firms want to distance themselves from fantasy sports

Gaming /

For over a decade, real-money gaming companies and fantasy sports startups have marketed themselves as video game companies. But as these businesses face increasing regulatory scrutiny, a coalition of more than 70 video game companies in India is urging the government to create a clear distinction between their industries. In a letter to Prime Minister

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General Catalyst merges with Venture Highway in India push

Venture /

General Catalyst, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital group, is expanding its presence in India by joining forces with local venture firm, Venture Highway, and earmarking $500 million to $1billion for investments in the country. Venture Highway’s investments include social commerce startup Meesho and B2B industrial marketplace Moglix. The two firms were said to be in talks

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VC firm Antler’s CEO says Asia presents ‘biggest opportunity’ in the world for growth

Venture /

Asia’s startup ecosystem hasn’t been doing well in the past couple years, as everything from geopolitics to higher interest rates affected investors’ willingness to write checks. Many venture firms have exited China, which used to be the continent’s biggest venture market. Though there hasn’t been a huge decline in the number of fundraising rounds, the

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