Ecosystem Roundup: Ant Group soft launches digibank in SG, Temasek’s US$3.6B for eco-friendly investments, Traveloka close to raising US$200M

Traveloka fuels up with US$200M after failed SPAC merger
The company has said that it is still committed to going public after halting its talks with Bridgetown Holdings; Traveloka has garnered a total of US$1.2B from its past investments.

Temasek allocates US$3.6B for eco-friendly investments
It has launched GenZero, an investment platform committed to global decarbonisation; It will offer capital to companies from the early to mature stages under three areas: tech-based solutions, nature-based solutions, and carbon ecosystem enablers.

Carro buys 50% of Indonesian car rental firm MPMRent
MPMRent is the rental unit of Indonesia-based automotive group Mitra Pinasthika Mustika; Aside from having a fleet of more than 13K cars, MPMRent also provides financing services for its customers.

Animoca Brands investments valued at over US$1.5B
It has made more than 340 deals as of April; The company recently led funding rounds in companies, including content production service Gusto Collective, gaming studio Untamed Planet, and Our Happy Company, a social commerce firm.

Alpha JWC, Emtek co-lead Indonesian culinary startup Mangkokku’s US$7M Series A round
Mangkokku operates 50 branches and serves 4M+ bowls annually via its online and offline channels with dozens of permanent and seasonal menus; The startup currently operates 50 branches across several cities.

Dagangan raises US$6.6M to develop new financial services, expand national reach
Investors are Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, Monk’s Hill Ventures, and Payfazz CEO Hendra Kwik. Dagangan is an e-commerce platform that provides same-day and next-day delivery for a variety of household needs.

East Ventures-backed IDN Media secures Series D funding
Investors are Mayapada Group, KMIF, OCBC NISP Ventura, Dentsu Group, and V Media Ventures; IDN Media operates sites including IDN Times, Popbela.com, Popmama.com, Yummy, IDN Creative, IDN Event, and a creator platform called Indonesia Creators Economy.

Ant Group soft launches digibank in Singapore
Anext Bank will be led by Toh Su Mei, a former executive of DBS Bank; Anext Bank will focus on providing digital financial services to local and regional MSMEs, especially those that engage in cross-border operations.

Binance Labs invests in PancakeSwap’s token
PancakeSwap is a decentralized exchange built on BNB Smart Chain; With daily active users hovering above 400K, it is also among the biggest DApps on Binance’s blockchain network.

Australian city mulls accepting Bitcoin for tax payments
Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said the move is a signal to the younger generation that the city is innovative, noting that the volatility of Bitcoin’s value is not that bad; El Salvador was the first country to approve Bitcoin as an official currency.

Vietnamese customer data firm PrimeData raises seed funding from VIISA
PrimeData helps businesses collect data, set up user databases, and create customer segmentation to develop personalized sales strategies; Its products target retailers, real estate developers, and payment companies, among others.

GoTo Group adopts Gojek’s sustainability initiative
As part of its first focus, Zero Emissions, GoTo Group looks to convert 100% of its fleet to e-vehicles and achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030; Meanwhile, the company said it generates 335K metric tons of waste annually.

Lazada replaces its group CEO
The e-commerce giant has appointed James Dong as its new group CEO with immediate effect; He replaces Chun Li, who has helmed the company since July 2020.

Temasek-backed crypto exchange FTX launches in Japan
The firm’s operations in the country will be handled by Quoine Corporation, which was acquired by FTX earlier this year and renamed as FTX Japan; FTX offers a trading platform for cryptocurrency and other assets such as prediction markets, options, and volatility products.

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