The RadTrike is Rad Power Bikes’ first electric three-wheeler — and I got to test it out

Electric Bikes Rad Power Bikes, the number one seller of e-bikes in North America, discovers that when it comes to power, stability, and fun, three is the magic number. Share this story Photo by Andrew Hawkins / The Verge “This way to the Rad Cave,” Mike Radenbaugh says with a wink. It’s a cloudless day… Continue reading The RadTrike is Rad Power Bikes’ first electric three-wheeler — and I got to test it out

UK-based asset manager ICG appoints APAC infrastructure investment teamThe team comprises five people based in Singapore and Sydney.

UK-based alternative asset manager ICG has formed an Asia-Pacific infrastructure equity team focusing on mid-market transactions, corporate-led deals, and scaling platforms, per an announcement. The new team, comprising five investment professionals based in Singapore and Sydney, will be led by Devarshi Das as managing director and head of Asia-Pacific Infrastructure Equity, the firm said. Prior… Continue reading UK-based asset manager ICG appoints APAC infrastructure investment teamThe team comprises five people based in Singapore and Sydney.

India Digest: RENEE Cosmetics raises $25m; Virgio snags $10m in extended Series A

RENEE Cosmetics has raised $25 million in a Series B round led by Evolvence India, while fashion platform Virgio has raised $10 million in an extended Series A round from Prosus Ventures. Evolvence India backs RENEE Cosmetics Makeup brand RENÉE Cosmetics on Tuesday said it has raised $25 million in a Series B funding round… Continue reading India Digest: RENEE Cosmetics raises $25m; Virgio snags $10m in extended Series A

Malaysian EWA startup Paywatch raises $9m and other SE Asia deals

Paywatch, an earned wage access (EWA) service provider in Malaysia and South Korea, announced raising $9 million in a pre-Series A funding round anchored by existing investor Third Prime. The round comes less than a year after the startup raised $5.2 million in a seed round backed by Third Prime, SparkLabs, Won & Partners, and… Continue reading Malaysian EWA startup Paywatch raises $9m and other SE Asia deals

Elon Musk’s Neuralink is reportedly facing a federal probe on animal welfare grounds

/ Employees are said to have raised concerns internally that demands for fast progress are causing unnecessary mistakes. A monkey in Neuralink’s in-house facility.Image: Neuralink Neuralink, the brain implant company founded by Elon Musk, is reportedly facing a federal probe over the treatment of animals used in its experiments. Reuters reports that a probe was… Continue reading Elon Musk’s Neuralink is reportedly facing a federal probe on animal welfare grounds

Chattermill Raises $26M in Series B Funding

Chattermill, a London, UK-based provider of a Unified Customer Intelligence platform, raised $26m in Series B funding. Backers included DN Capital, Ventech, Runa Capital, Btov, SVB, and Blossom Street Ventures. The company intends to use the funds to continue to expand operations and its business reach. Led by CEO Mikhail Dubov and Dmitry Isupov, Chattermill… Continue reading Chattermill Raises $26M in Series B Funding

Hong Kong’s E15VC closes third fund at over $60m to focus on global deep techThe fund is anchored by alternative investments firm Sun Hung Kai, an exi…

Hong Kong-headquartered venture capital (VC) firm E15VC has closed its third fund at $60.75 million, which will focus on global deep-tech investments, according to a company announcement on Tuesday.  The fund, which has a 10-year life, is anchored by Hong Kong’s alternative investments firm, Sun Hung Kai (SHK) & Co, which invests in public markets,… Continue reading Hong Kong’s E15VC closes third fund at over $60m to focus on global deep techThe fund is anchored by alternative investments firm Sun Hung Kai, an exi…

Indonesia’s SWF, Danish fund IFU ink $500m pact to support impact investments

Sovereign wealth fund Indonesia Investment Authority (INA) on Tuesday signed an agreement to explore investment opportunities with the Danish Investment Fund for Developing Countries (IFU) in impact investing areas such as renewable energy and waste management in the archipelago. The joint investment is expected to reach up to $500 million over a few years with… Continue reading Indonesia’s SWF, Danish fund IFU ink $500m pact to support impact investments

Accel, B Capital invest in Accacia and India deals worth $295m

Accacia, a decarbonisation platform focused on the real estate and infrastructure sectors, Tuesday announced that it has raised $2.5 million in its seed funding round led by Accel and B Capital. Blume Ventures, Good Capital, Zerodha’s Rainmatter Fund and Canada-based Loyal VC, along with several leading angels, also participated in the round, the startup said… Continue reading Accel, B Capital invest in Accacia and India deals worth $295m