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In today's newsletter, we spotlight: - How Line Man Corporation fared in 2022
- An Indian insurtech firm that’s raised fresh funds
- Other newsy highlights such as co-working firm Worq’s pre-series B fundraise
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The rise of food delivery services is truly a blessing.
Last week, I was down with a cold, and as this coincided with my family members being away, I had to take care of myself. This included figuring out meals and, quite frankly, the thought of trying to cook or walking out to the coffee shop to buy food while enfeebled made me feel even fainter.
Fortunately, I could just open up one of the many delivery apps on my phone and order several hearty portions of comforting rice congee to be delivered right to my doorstep. It was a relief to not have to worry about how I was going to get my next meal while I was recovering.
And on that note, in another one of my awesome seamless segues, let’s look at the financial performance of Line Man Wongnai, a major player in Thailand’s food delivery scene, in today’s premium story.
-- Stefanie
THE BIG STORY | | Line Man posts 52% increase in 2022 revenue, EBIT losses improve
Line Man's recent acquisitions of Rabbit Line Pay and FoodStory may diversify its revenue mix beyond food delivery in the coming years. | | Malaysian co-working space Worq secures pre-series B funds, says it’s profitable
The startup says its revenue has grown 80% year over year so far in 2023, with net profit margins in the mid-teens. | | InsuranceDekho secures $60m in second funding round of the year
With its agency business already profitable, the company as a whole aims to be so by year-end, CEO Ankit Agrawal told Tech in Asia. | | | Southeast Asia’s top-funded tech companies in the last decade
As investors in Southeast Asia race to back the next industry leader, which tech firm will claim the region's funding crown | |
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EVENTS HAPPENING
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Do you see the light at the end of this funding winter’s tunnel? We do, and we believe Southeast Asia is that very light. That’s why this year’s Tech in Asia conference’s theme is Southeast Asia: A Bright Spot in the Tech World - signaling how the region can provide hope and guidance for the tech sector amid some troubling times.
Hosted in Jakarta from October 18 to October 19, we’re excited to bring you a great lineup of speakers, thought-provoking sessions, and other activities. Click here to get your limited first-release tickets.
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Any industry conference worth its salt would feature experts in their respective fields sharing the latest insights.
This year’s StartmeupHK Festival features a wide range of speakers across different industries. Attendees can look forward to thought-provoking discussions from the likes of Eric Huang, managing director of Paradigm Venture Partners; Joyce Lee, general manager for Taiwan at Moderna; Marina Domracheva, founder and CEO of 3D Predict; Jirayut (Topp) Srupsrisopa, founder and group CEO of Bitkub Capital Group; and Alex Xu, CEO of MultiMetaVerse.
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Join senior business leaders and decision-makers at the upcoming “Brushstrokes to Success: Design a Solid Growth Plan for 2024.” Co-hosted by Tech in Asia and G-P, this exclusive event will be held at Bridge+ on November 16.
This goes beyond the typical corporate gathering by providing a space where forward thinkers can challenge themselves and explore best practices for scaling businesses from creative and analytical perspectives.
Gain and exchange insights with our panelists from Aspire, 2C2P, and G-P in an open Q&A session. Over light bites and drinks, we’ll also go through an exciting agenda that includes quizzes, modern calligraphy, networking and more.
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PRESS PEEKS
The following press releases were published as they were received, without any editing from the Tech in Asia team. You too can publish your own press release on Tech in Asia by simply filling in this page. Our team will get back to you by the next business day.- Aspire - Aspire Makes Global Fintech Top 100 List, Alongside Six Other Singapore-HQ Startups
Singapore is the third most represented country on the list, marking the city state’s clear advancement onto the world fintech stage
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