Startup
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Backed by Chinese Rock Star Wang Feng, China’s FIIL to be the next Beats by Dr. Dre
Wang Feng, with his aim to bring FIIL to global heights, has launched itself on Kickstarter in December, taking pre-orders for the Carat Pro, a set of wireless headphones that are equipped with some sporty…
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IdeaSpace launches 2017 Philippines startup competition
IdeaSpace formally launches its annual Philippine Startup Competition for the 5th time in 2017, now accepting innovative technology ideas.
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Singapore-based e-commerce enabler Shopmatic buys technology consulting firm 5X Ruby
Singapore-based e-commerce technology firm Shopmatic has acquired Taiwan’s Ruby on Rail’s technology firm 5X Ruby for an undisclosed amount. The move was done in part to strengthen the company’s research and development team as well…
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Airbnb to increase fundraising round to US$ 1 billion
Airbnb Inc authorised the sale of an additional US$153 million in equity, bringing the size of its current fundraising effort to about US$1 billion.
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Practo makes fifth acquisition, buys analytics startup Enlightiks for US$13.9 million
Bengaluru-based Practo has acquired analytics platform Enlightiks in a cash-and-stock deal valued at US$13.9 million. Post acquisition, the entire 50 member team of Enlightiks will join the company to form the Analytics Business Unit within…
