Chinese tech firm Alibaba Cloud thinks there's still room for a new messaging app, as it hopes to make its DingTalk communications platform the next big chat app to sweep the online world.
The round was led by Wavemaker Partners, Southeast Asia’s leading venture capital firm dedicated to investing in enterprise, deep tech, and sustainability startups. It is led by Filipinos Paul Santos, who serves as managing partner, and Eric Manlunas, as general partner.
The ride-hailing company held a virtual media session last Aug. 25 to provide a sneak peek into the coming updates that will help drivers optimize every minute on the Grab Driver app.
Scam calls and messages are becoming alarming issues in the Philippines, causing financial losses and distress for many, said Manwoo Joo, chief operating officer of Gogolook, which developed the Whoscall app.
Animation and gaming firm PUNX Studios has announced the launch of their funding campaign to bring their AI-enabled animated series, "333: The Rise of Heroes," to life.
AHG Lab, which is said to be the largest independent venture builder in the Philippines, has secured $4 million in Pre-Series A funding which the company will use to fuel its growth, portfolio of ventures and programs, and the wider startup ecosystem.
The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) and the University of Immaculate Concepcion (UIC) have officially unveiled the Mobilizing Advanced Research and Innovations to Advocate Nation-Building (MARIAN) Technology Business Incubator (TBI) to help the startup landscape in Davao City and the region by focusing on healthcare technologies and bridging the gap between academic research and industry.