Having a roof over our heads and being able to connect meaningfully with each other is something we need and seek, and 500-backed proptech startup Ringkas and social networking app WeGoWhere raised funds to make that a reality for more people.

Congratulations are also in order for the 8 founders of 500-backed companies who were recognized in Tatler Gen.T List 2023 for shaping the future of Asia!

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• Landmark A$52M grant deal for Gilmour Space will lead to growth in Australian spacetech jobs and skills
• Ringkas lands US$3.5M to house more Indonesians with a simplified and transparent digital mortgage process
• Social networking app WeGoWhere raises US$1.2M to connect friends online, and more importantly, offline
• 8 Founders from 500-backed companies recognized as leaders shaping Asia’s future on Tatler Gen.T List 2023
• Stockbit & Fullerton acquire Indonesian asset management firm to help more Indonesians achieve a secured financial future
• Pandorum launches center for corneal blindness to help millions regain their eyesight without relying on transplants
• Aerodyne eyes US$100M-$200M Series C funding and IPO to advance drone technology and grow internationally
• How offering free food and cleaning crabs led to Grab becoming a life-changing superapp for Southeast Asians
• Hydroleap helps companies tackle even the toughest wastewater with two efficient, chemical-free ways that consume less energy
• Elevarm uplifts the lives of 1,000+ farmers in Indonesia, raising 20% above the poverty line
• abillion celebrates 5 years in sustainability with 1M app downloads and US$2.8M+ donated to causes worldwide
• Koo takes your safety seriously with AI-powered content moderation on their microblogging platform
• Talkpush taps into ChatGPT-4 for document recognition to speed up HR recruitment & onboarding processes
• Carousell makes buying and selling secondhand even more seamless with doorstep pick-up & delivery in Singapore
• Malaysian cyclists can now enjoy complimentary embedded bike insurance thanks to YAS and Polygon
• Graphic designers can now animate their creations with this new LottieFiles plugin for Figma

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