Gadgets/ Tech / The project wants to ‘draw attention to the world’s disappearing soundscapes.’ Obsolete Sounds is a new project that its creator Cities and Memory claims is “the world’s biggest collection of obsolete and disappearing sounds.” It consists of over 150 sounds that are increasingly rare, ranging from sounds used in retro video games,… Continue reading Check out this library of obsolete sounds, including plenty of clips of old tech
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Cargill-backed Proterra Asia closes Food Fund 3 at over $200mFood Fund 3 was launched in May 2019 but closed only on Oct 26, 2022.
Proterra Investment Partners’s Asian subsidiary, Proterra Asia, has closed its third food fund at over $200 million, according to a statement. The food and agribusiness-focused private equity firm drew in limited partners (LPs) from institutional investors, international and regional foundations, and family offices from Europe and Asia. The Development Bank of Japan (DBJ) also joined… Continue reading Cargill-backed Proterra Asia closes Food Fund 3 at over $200mFood Fund 3 was launched in May 2019 but closed only on Oct 26, 2022.
PAG, Platinum among bidders for Advent’s stake in Singapore tuition chain
Private equity firms PAG and Platinum Equity are among bidders vying for Advent International’s stake in Singaporean tuition chain The Learning Lab that could fetch up to $500 million, two sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters. The sale process, which is being run by Rothschild & Co, has entered a second round of… Continue reading PAG, Platinum among bidders for Advent’s stake in Singapore tuition chain
India Digest: Simplilearn acquires Fullstack; PhonePe to buy ZestMoney
Blackstone-backed Simplilearn has acquired US-based Fullstack Academy, while Flipkart-owned PhonePe is understood to be acquiring ZestMoney. Simplilearn acquires US edtech firm Fullstack Simplilearn, a higher edtech platform backed by private equity firm Blackstone, has acquired US-based bootcamp education company Fullstack Academy. The acquisition will help the Indian startup strengthen its presence in North America at… Continue reading India Digest: Simplilearn acquires Fullstack; PhonePe to buy ZestMoney
Australia’s BNPL sector may soon come under consumer credit regulation
When Melbourne barista Melinda Elliott had to cut back on casual work shifts this year, she asked her buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) provider, Afterpay, to lower her credit limit. She did not want debt she could not afford to repay. The Australian company, owned by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s Block Inc, cut her limit to A$2,000… Continue reading Australia’s BNPL sector may soon come under consumer credit regulation
Inflight 5G calls and data could become a reality in Europe with new decision
/ New rules allocate certain spectrum for the cellular connectivity. Photo by Soeren Stache/picture alliance via Getty Images The European Commission is opening the door for European airlines to begin offering inflight 5G connectivity, the organization has announced, by allocating certain spectrum for inflight 5G as well as “previous mobile technology generations.” Passengers will connect… Continue reading Inflight 5G calls and data could become a reality in Europe with new decision
‘Slow Horses’ settles into a familiar, but welcome, groove
Slow Horses was something of a slow-burning surprise when its first season launched back in April. It was yet another Apple TV hit whose marketing hadn’t done well enough to connect with audiences, relying instead on word of mouth. What viewers found, however, was a low-stakes spy drama with the sort of pulpy, throwback thrills… Continue reading ‘Slow Horses’ settles into a familiar, but welcome, groove
Singapore-based EDBI CEO Chu Swee Yeok leaving to set up new fundChu will be replaced by EDBI’s managing partner, Paul Ng.
Singapore-based EDBI’s chief executive officer and president, Chu Swee Yeok, is leaving the venture capital firm to start a new fund, according to a statement on Monday. Chu will be replaced by EDBI’s managing partner, Paul Ng, a longtime senior executive who has led investments in information and communications technology (ICT) globally and held leadership… Continue reading Singapore-based EDBI CEO Chu Swee Yeok leaving to set up new fundChu will be replaced by EDBI’s managing partner, Paul Ng.
India’s Table Space said to have raised $300m from global PE firm Hill House
Table Space, a flexible office operator in India, has raised around $300 million in fresh funding as it looks to expand its operations across the country, per a report by The Economic Times. The corpus will be pumped in by global private equity (PE) firm Hillhouse Capital in two tranches, the report stated, quoting sources.… Continue reading India’s Table Space said to have raised $300m from global PE firm Hill House
Gojek, ComfortDelGoro to share a ride in Singapore
Indonesian superapp operator Gojek has teamed up with Singapore’s largest taxi operator, ComfortDelGoro, to explore ways to address challenges affecting the point-to-point (P2P) transport industry in the city-state, including driver shortage, according to a statement on Monday. As part of the collaboration, Gojek users will be able to book ComfortDelGro taxis via the Gojek app.… Continue reading Gojek, ComfortDelGoro to share a ride in Singapore