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From AI beds to remote ICUs, start-ups are plugging India’s health gaps
Bain & Co. expects healthcare innovation in India to be a US$60 billion opportunity by 2028, dominated by pharma services and health-tech.
October 21, 2024
Artificial Intelligence
China’s AI start-ups head to S'pore in bid for global growth
“The more successful an AI start-up is in China, the more challenging it is for it to go global.”
July 01, 2024
Funds
HSBC introduces new venture debt offering and Asean growth fund aimed at Singapore’s new economy businesses
The latest funds complement the bank’s existing US$200 million new economy lending fund, which was launched in 2021.
March 27, 2024
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Silicon Valley start-ups had their worst funding year since 2019
Over the last 12 months, investors poured money into artificial intelligence startups, but the rest of the industry foundered.
January 04, 2024
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Corporate venture building: where entrepreneurs go to grow?
Venture building could allow budding entrepreneurs to sharpen their core business toolkits for future start-up endeavours.
July 20, 2023
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Venture capital seeks growth beyond Singapore’s shores
Singapore can be a test bed for companies but venture-backed businesses may have to expand quickly to achieve exponential growth.
July 20, 2023
News
Why Tim Draper is betting on Sri Lanka’s unlikely start-up scene
With a strong labour force and near-universal literacy, Sri Lanka can scale its technology industry fairly seamlessly.
March 29, 2023
Digital Economy
Flowing fast: A guide to alternative fundraising for SVB-hit start-ups
Singapore’s start-ups should see the SVB collapse as a wake-up call to ensure their contingency plans and long-term survival.
March 18, 2023
Silicon Valley Bank fallout
Singapore’s banking system has 'insignificant exposures' to SVB and Signature Bank
The impact on Singapore start-ups is also "limited" based on initial feedback, says MAS.
March 13, 2023
CXOs
Can technology help eliminate biases in the workplace?
Organisations can build a less biased and more productive workplace culture with the mobile-first OnLoop app.
January 31, 2023