The fighting spirit is #500strong in August!

DealCart to help Pakistan shoppers fight inflation by making daily essentials more affordable; Merkle Science to help companies and the government fight illegal crypto activities; 99 Group fights for proptech innovation in SE Asia through regional expansion; Prenetics launches the world’s first at-home blood kit to fight 50+ health issues. 

Missed last month’s highlights? Check it out here.

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• 99 Group raises US$52M to expand in Southeast Asia
• Merkle Science secures US$19M to filter out creeps in crypto with proprietary blockchain technology
• DealCart bags US$4.5M to serve Pakistan shoppers
• Prenetics launches Circle Snapshot, the world’s first push-button & painless blood collection device
• Bukalapak on ARK Invest’s podcast: Teddy Oetomo shares on leading financial inclusion and digitalization in Indonesia
• Gilmour Space is set to make Australia the 9th country in the world to go into space
• Carousell buys into the phone biz, acquires Laku6
• Grab acquires MOVE IT to provide safer mobility & new income opportunities in the Philippines
• Carsome & CIMB team up to launch Malaysia’s first auto financing app for dealers with one-minute approval times, and more
• Ejen2u launches agent management platform to help SMEs and startups increase productivity & profitability through digitalization
• Neuron Mobility provides support for the homeless
• Koo fights air pollution
• AUS & Tata Steel improves mine safety
• Nas Academy partners Invisible College to launch Web3 courses that are practically free
• Clinikk provides zero-cost medical care
• Mycotech Lab looks to mushrooms to create eco-friendly ‘leather’, inspired by tempeh
• Haulio is people-first in a tech-led industry
• Homage makes caring for loved ones easier
• Hydroleap leaps forward after GIA program
• Khailee Ng is ‘Highest Rated’ mentor
• Vishal Harnal’s uplifting view of the downturn
• Christine Tsai on CNN Marketplace Asia – investing in SEA, why founders shouldn’t go for the unicorn status

Other stories you may have missed:

• Grab forms association with competitors to better support delivery staff and merchants in Singapore
• Bukalapak’s Q2 revenue climbs 105% as Mitra business shines and continues to be a growth driver
• Aerodyne Group and UPSI inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce digital transformation and innovation in high impact industries; both organizations have a common goal of driving technology in rural areas.
• AUS wins ‘The Economic Times Excellence Awards 2022’ for Technology Startup of the Year
• EMQ boosts international payments capabilities to over 170 markets with launch of global USD offering