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For Today's Headlines:XSQUARE Technologies raises $7.8M in series a funding led by Wavemaker PartnersAlibaba and LVMH team up to revolutionize luxury retail in ChinaBangladesh's Shomvob secures $1M in pre-seed funding led by cocoon capitalHave a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsGold Supporters: BUO, Dragon PaySilver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart VenturesBronze: Gentree Fund

For Today's Headlines:Luxury resale marketplace PopChill raises $3.1M for Singapore expansionSDTA's funding partner Luuk Eliens: Deep tech startups need more support, but possess sustained competitive advantagesKKR acquires stake in PHINMA education, expands presence in Philippine education sectorInvestors told to be patient with Awfis, company needs time to deliver stable profitability.Have a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsGold Supporters: BUO, Dragon PaySilver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart VenturesBronze: Gentree Fund

For Today's Headlines:ThinKuvate launches $12M Maiden India fund to boost startupsMusk eyes EV battery plant in Indonesia as Alibaba invests $230M in LazadaInsurance leaders to convene at InsureTech Connect Asia 2024. Read Here.Have a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsGold Supporters: BUO, Dragon PaySilver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart VenturesBronze: Gentree Fund

For Today's Headlines:US sustainable mining startup Baniql raises $1.6M in seed fundingHumble Sustainability secures new funding for expansionKasagi Labo raises $12M to globalize Japanese animeNikhil Kamath, Manyavar family office may join A91 in Rare Rabbit’s RS 500 crore fundingHave a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsGold Supporters: BUO, Dragon PaySilver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart VenturesBronze: Gentree Fund

For Today's Headlines:Vertex Ventures Japan launches first fund worth $64.24M.Osome secures $17M in Series B funding to expand fintech services.Artem ventures sees Malaysia as prime starter market for startups.Have a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsGold Supporters: BUO, Dragon PaySilver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart VenturesBronze: Gentree Fund

For Today's Headlines:Golden Gate Ventures secures initial close of $100M MENA fundSBI Ven Capital invests in Singapore's Web3 infrastructure startup ChainstackMatel secures $4M funding to boost EV components productionAwfis to launch IPO on May 22, eyes expansionHave a story you want us to cover? Please hit us up at pr@hustleshare.comThis episode is brought to you by PodmachineTo support Hustleshare, please subscribe at http://premium.hustleshare.comDiamond Supporters: Sarisuki, PayMongo, UnionDigital Bank, SeekCap, Shoppable Business, Qapita, GoTyme Bank, Sprout SolutionsGold Supporters: BUO, Dragon PaySilver Supporters: Aqwire, Kickstart VenturesBronze: Gentree Fund