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Prendos launches commercial property management service
Risk & Compliance

Prendos launches commercial property management service

Demand from owners unhappy with existing providers has helped Prendos get a commercial property management service already overseeing more than $40 million of asset.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Indonesia hosts major game developer forum in Bali
Gaming

Indonesia hosts major game developer forum in Bali

The Bali forum is meant to help Indonesian studios win funding, publishers and overseas distribution as the sector pushes beyond its domestic market.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
atNorth to discuss biodiversity at data centre COP17
Construction

atNorth to discuss biodiversity at data centre COP17

As scrutiny of data centre land use grows, the Nordic operator will set out practical biodiversity measures at a UN conference in Armenia.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Finance firms seek trust as AI moves into decisions
Data centers

Finance firms seek trust as AI moves into decisions

As AI takes on more finance decisions, banks and investors are demanding audit trails and human oversight before relying on its outputs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
TBH appoints Brittany Lam as director in Singapore
Construction

TBH appoints Brittany Lam as director in Singapore

As data centre and infrastructure investment surges across Asia, TBH is bolstering its advisory team to help clients assess project risk and readiness.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Glovo alumni found 35 startups worth EUR €461 million
Artificial Intelligence

Glovo alumni found 35 startups worth EUR €461 million

That alumni network has become a source of investor interest, after former Glovo staff were linked to 35 startups valued at €461 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Auckland startup Capiche seeks backers for dyslexia tool
Artificial Intelligence

Auckland startup Capiche seeks backers for dyslexia tool

Backed by more than 1,000 users and 75 schools, the startup is now chasing investors to turn its free tool into a paid business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Christchurch opens first hub in New Zealand startup network
Rocket Lab

Christchurch opens first hub in New Zealand startup network

The Christchurch site is a pilot for a wider network aimed at linking founders with investors, mentors and support across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Asia Pacific construction costs set to outpace Europe
Data centers

Asia Pacific construction costs set to outpace Europe

Developers face higher budgets as JLL sees Asia Pacific tender inflation at 3.8% to 4.7% in 2027, above Europe's forecast.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
UK business leaders urge Budget support for founders
Artificial Intelligence

UK business leaders urge Budget support for founders

Business leaders say the Budget must ease costs and boost investment or UK start-ups could lose talent, funding and growth momentum.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK defence firms eye funding surge as demand rises
Mergers and Acquisitions

UK defence firms eye funding surge as demand rises

Almost all surveyed UK defence firms expect to seek outside capital as rising demand and expansion plans drive a funding race over the next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week
Brazen adds Dawn Childs, Potter & Scheps to Bristol
Digital Transformation

Brazen adds Dawn Childs, Potter & Scheps to Bristol

The expanded five-day programme aims to draw more founders, creatives and investors into Bristol with talks, workshops and immersive shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Salmon secures USD $140 million to expand in Philippines
Fintech

Salmon secures USD $140 million to expand in Philippines

The funding will help widen access to banking and credit in the Philippines as Salmon expands its lending business and new products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
IVCA joins Headstart to boost Bharat Pitchathon DeepTech
Space

IVCA joins Headstart to boost Bharat Pitchathon DeepTech

The partnership aims to surface DeepTech hurdles outside India's main hubs, where founders still struggle for capital, customers and policy support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Brickflow adds live funding comparisons to Upstix listings
Fintech

Brickflow adds live funding comparisons to Upstix listings

Investors on Upstix can now compare live rates from more than 160 specialist lenders before making an offer, speeding up deals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Auckland houses are cheap but should you invest in them?
Real estate

Auckland houses are cheap but should you invest in them?

Lower prices are drawing investors back to Auckland, but weak rents, higher costs and modest capital growth are limiting the appeal.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • Last month
Singapore startups capture 91% of SEA venture funding
Data centers

Singapore startups capture 91% of SEA venture funding

The city-state's dominance deepened as Southeast Asian startup funding tripled to USD $10.7 billion, according to Founders Forum Group and Dealroom.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month