AAA October 2019

Qoo10 acquires ShopClues

Qoo10 a Singapore-based e-commerce firm backed by the logistics subsidiary of eBay and Singapore Press Holdings and which raised $50m in June, has acquired India-based online marketplace ShopClues in an all-stock deal. The deal reportedly valued ShopClues between $50m and $80m compared to a peak of $1.1bn in 2016. ShopClues, part of the Clues Network and backed by… Continue reading Qoo10 acquires ShopClues

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Fisdom adds $11m led by PayU

Fisdom, an India-based wealth technology startup, has raised Rs 78 crore ($11m) from a consortium including digital payments company PayU, along with existing investors Saama Capital and Quona Capital. PayU has invested $5m. Fisdom plans to launch a new product suite and double its headcount in the next one year to 300.

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Schneider Electric to create four in Singapore

French energy equipment supplier Schneider Electric has signed a memorandum of understanding with Singapore’s Economic Development Board (EDB) to create four new Singapore-based companies. Schneider Electric will commit at least S$16m ($11.8m) over the next four years to incubate and develop up to four new companies that seek to address global climate change through energy-as-a-service, energy… Continue reading Schneider Electric to create four in Singapore

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Canatu adds $16m

Finland-based conductive film developer Canatu has raised €15m ($16.3m) from a consortium including corporate venturing unit 3M Ventures and car part makers Denso and Faurecia. Denso provided two-thirds of the money and led the round, while Faurecia invested €2m in its third funding for Canatu. Canatu designs and produces stretchable, transparent conductive films and touch sensors… Continue reading Canatu adds $16m

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