On-demand care startup Homage closed US$30 million this week to boost their services in aged and disability care. According to the startup, this is one of the largest funding raised by such a platform in Southeast Asia and Oceania so far. In Indonesia, startup HIJUP has launched a US$6.9 million fund to support small, local brands, while Kredivo expands to Vietnam.

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• Homage raises US$30M for better aged & disability care
• HIJUP launches US$6.9M growth fund to back Indonesian brands
• Bukalapak revenue up 35%, big contribution by SMEs
• 500 Southeast Asia to nurture ‘next generation’ companies
• Kredivo’s ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ service enters Vietnam market
• Carousell helps charities help others with US$2,000 packages
• 500 Southeast Asia to guide founders on sustainability & inclusiveness
• Gilmour partnership to increase access to space globally
• What’s 500 Southeast Asia’s new focus in the region?
• Vishal Harnal on spotting the next big thing
• Eyes on four 500-backed Malaysian startups in healthtech & proptech
• 500 Southeast Asia invested in sparking societal change

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