With only one more quarter left in the year, it is likely that 2022 will go down as the weakest for PE fundraising in Southeast Asia in the last five years. Data compiled for the ‘Private Equity in SE Asia: Fundraising Landscape 2022’ report by DealStreetAsia – DATA VANTAGE show a marked slowdown in the… Continue reading Why 2022 may go down as SE Asia’s weakest year for PE fundraising in last 5 yearsOnly two SE Asia-focused PE funds have secured a final close so far t…
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The funding winter is a time to learn, says GGV’s Jenny LeeGGV has over a billion US dollars in dry powder, says Lee
The recent fall in the valuations of small and big startups in the region offers a chance for founders and investors to introspect and learn more about their game, according to Jenny Lee, managing partner at GGV Capital. “I’ve seen eight to nine [economic] cycles. Finally, we have a cycle in Asia. So, if you’re… Continue reading The funding winter is a time to learn, says GGV’s Jenny LeeGGV has over a billion US dollars in dry powder, says Lee
Google’s getting rid of its standalone Driving Mode dashboard
/ The feature was supposed to be the successor to the now-defunct Android Auto app for phone screens Image: Google Google’s shutting down Driving Mode, its standalone Assistant-powered dashboard that offers quick access to audio controls, contacts, navigation, and other shortcuts while you’re on the road, according to a report from 9to5Google. The feature, which… Continue reading Google’s getting rid of its standalone Driving Mode dashboard
Kredivo parent FinAccel seeks to raise up to $135m in Series D funding
Fintech company FinAccel — the parent of Indonesian buy now, pay later player Kredivo — is seeking to raise up to $135 million in a Series D funding round, according to regulatory filings. As part of the round, the company plans to issue Series D-1, D-2 and D-3 convertible preference shares to investors at $27.14,… Continue reading Kredivo parent FinAccel seeks to raise up to $135m in Series D funding
Taiwan signals its chip firms will follow new US rules on China
Taiwanese semiconductor companies attach “great importance” to complying with the law, the island’s government said on Saturday, signalling they would comply with new U.S. export controls that aim to hobble China’s chip industry. The rules announced Friday by President Joe Biden’s administration include a measure to cut China off from certain chips made anywhere in… Continue reading Taiwan signals its chip firms will follow new US rules on China
Cops Upload Image of Suspect Generated From DNA, Then Delete After Mass Criticism
An image of a suspect, created from a sample of his DNA? It sounds like dystopian sci-fi, but experts say it’s even worse — it’s tech that cops are already rolling out, even though it almost certainly doesn’t work. Alberta, Canada’s Edmonton Police Section (EPS) took to Twitter on Tuesday to share an image created… Continue reading Cops Upload Image of Suspect Generated From DNA, Then Delete After Mass Criticism
Godfather of Self-Driving Cars Says the Tech Is Going Nowhere
There’s tons of enthusiasm over self-driving cars. But nearly twenty years and some $100 billion since the first demos, the technology just isn’t there yet. In fact, it may be further off from being fully — and safely — autonomous than we’re led to believe. “You’d be hard-pressed to find another industry that’s invested so many… Continue reading Godfather of Self-Driving Cars Says the Tech Is Going Nowhere
12 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2021): PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One
We’ve rounded up a wide selection of the best gaming headsets we’ve tried, but there are countless others on the market. Our list is great if you want recommendations so you don’t have to deal with combing through all the options. But if you want to explore for yourself, here are a few important things… Continue reading 12 Best Wireless Gaming Headsets (2021): PS5, Switch, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One
10 Great Next-Gen PS5 Games You Can Play Now: Shooters, RPGs, and More
The still-elusive PlayStation 5 isn’t easy to get your hands on, and even if you have one it’s tough to find games that push the console to its limit. If you’re paying a next-gen price for a next-gen console, you deserve next-gen graphics! Every month there are new games tailor-made for the PS5, and thankfully… Continue reading 10 Great Next-Gen PS5 Games You Can Play Now: Shooters, RPGs, and More
Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus
With a new academic year rolling around, students of all ages will be looking for help and guidance with their work—and there are a wealth of options on mobile app stores and the web to help you succeed. Here we’ve picked out some of the best apps and services across multiple categories, including time management,… Continue reading Tips and Tools to Help Students Study, Take Notes, and Focus