PropertyGuru returns to the red in Q1 after two profitable quarters

Southeast Asian proptech firm PropertyGuru, which had reported a net profit in Q3 and Q4 2023, returned back to the red in the first quarter of 2024. However, it reduced its net losses year-on-year and posted higher revenues in the March quarter. According to US-listed PropertyGuru’s latest filings, the firm cut its net losses by… Continue reading PropertyGuru returns to the red in Q1 after two profitable quarters

US trade commission probing complaint that VinFast violated ArcelorMittal’s patent

The US International Trade Commission said Monday it is investigating a complaint filed by ArcelorMittal that Vietnamese automaker VinFast violated its patents related to high-strength aluminium and aluminium alloy-coated steel in imported vehicles. ArcelorMittal in April filed a complaint with the ITC and also filed suit against VinFast in US District Court in California, accusing the automaker… Continue reading US trade commission probing complaint that VinFast violated ArcelorMittal’s patent

US auto safety investigators probing VinFast crash in California that killed four

US auto safety investigators said on Monday they have launched an investigation into the April crash of a VinFast VF 8 electric vehicle in Pleasanton, California, in which a family of four died. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the investigation will probe the April 24 crash circumstances and the ensuing fire. A complaint… Continue reading US auto safety investigators probing VinFast crash in California that killed four

Data Vantage: Hello Health, Lazada, CNV, Pine Labs and UangCermat in focus

This web version of the DATA VANTAGE twice-weekly premium newsletter is available only to our premium subscribers. Unlock access by picking up any of our premium subscription plans. Start your deal-making journey now! Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops… Continue reading Data Vantage: Hello Health, Lazada, CNV, Pine Labs and UangCermat in focus

Venture capital funding in crypto rises 40% to $2.4b in Q1, show PitchBook data

Crypto startup funding rose for a second straight quarter to hit $2.4 billion in the first three months of 2024, PitchBook data showed, as expectations of lower interest rates and the debut of the first U.S. bitcoin spot ETF whetted investor appetite. Funding was spread across 518 deals and rose by 40.3% from the previous… Continue reading Venture capital funding in crypto rises 40% to $2.4b in Q1, show PitchBook data

Temasek-backed Pine Labs joins PhonePe, Meesho in shifting base to IndiaPine Labs is valued at over $5b and also backed by investors such as Invesco, …

Merchant commerce platform Pine Labs has received approval from a Singapore court to move its operations to India, joining a host of several companies that have either relocated or are in the process of relocating to India, regulatory filings showed. Valued at over $5 billion and backed by investors such as Invesco, Temasek, Peak XV,… Continue reading Temasek-backed Pine Labs joins PhonePe, Meesho in shifting base to IndiaPine Labs is valued at over $5b and also backed by investors such as Invesco, …