I recently wrote about the so-called “Embedded finance” trend, citing the example of Intergiro’s recent fund-raising in the space. There’s now yet another example of this trend in the shape of HUBUC. Billing itself as “AWS for financial services” the
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Korean internet giant Naver backs e-commerce aggregator New Vessel in seed round
According to eMarketer, Japan and Korea’s e-commerce markets were estimated at $144 billion and $121 billion, respectively, in 2021. Despite the large e-commerce market size, both countries have fewer e-commerce aggregators than other countries with smaller markets, South Korean e-commerce aggregator New
MindFi gets $2M seed to create localized mental wellness programs for APAC markets
Mental wellness startup MindFi operates throughout APAC, but wants to deliver “culturally competent” care in each of its markets. To do that, it develops programs for its app, available as an employee benefit, with local providers that take into account
BasiGo secures $4.3 million in seed funding to accelerate mass transit EV adoption in Kenya
Kenya-based EV startup BasiGo has closed $4.3 million in seed funding, three months after setting up operations in East Africa’s biggest economy, to provide clean-energy mass transit vehicles in a country that is heavily-reliant on fossil-fuel buses. The startup said
Vietnam-focused investment app Infina boosts its seed round to $6M
Retail investment apps in Southeast Asia attracted a lot of funding last year, and the trend looks set to continue with Vietnam-focused Infina announcing that it has added $4 million to its seed funding. Along with the $2 million it
Are the Packers now 1 win away from clinching No. 1 seed in NFC?
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) is swarmed by teammates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Allen Lazard (13) in the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns during their football game Saturday, December 25, 2021, at Lambeau
Here’s how the Cowboys can clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC
The Dallas Cowboys have been hot in terms of wins and now they have a chance at the No. 1 seed in the NFC. Here’s how they can clinch that first-round bye. While the upside of the Dallas Cowboys was
Chiefs fans react to having No. 1 seed in AFC on lock
The Kansas City Chiefs have climbed their way right back up to the top of the AFC and they’re now in position to claim the No. 1 seed. Despite a rough start to the year, the Kansas City Chiefs have
Here’s how the Packers could clinch the No. 1 seed in NFC
The Green Bay Packers sit atop the NFC standings after Week 15 but they still have work ahead to clinch the No. 1 seed for the playoffs. It may not have been pretty, but the Green Bay Packers held on
AFC playoff picture: Chiefs take No. 1 seed after Week 15
The AFC playoff picture got even crazier this week, as the Kansas City Chiefs are now in first place all by themselves. The AFC playoff picture has the Kansas City Chiefs sitting in first place through most of Week 15. While
Patriots take over AFC No. 1 seed: Are they Super Bowl contenders?
The New England Patriots have the best record in the AFC following their win over the Buffalo Bills. Have they solidified themselves as Super Bowl contenders? The New England Patriots received quite the gift on Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens
Ravens lose the No. 1 seed after losing to the Steelers
The Baltimore Ravens drop a game to the Pittsburgh Steelers, surrendering their spot on top of the AFC to the New England Patriots. The AFC playoff standings are less of a playoff “picture” and more of a playoff “abstract painting.”
Cobalt launches from beta with a $2.8M seed to assist creators start products – TechCrunch
As internet creators and influencers mature their followings, it’s not always intuitive what the most effective way to monetize could possibly be. For some creators, they may discover a path to monetization by subscriber-only written content and branded posts, but