Jitendra Singh, Author at NewzPad

Insurance giant Sompo buys 21.9% stake in Google-backed deep learning startup Abeja

April 26, 2021 - by Jitendra Singh - Leave a Comment

Tokyo-based Abeja announced that it has formed a capital and business alliance with Japanese insurance giant Sompo Holdings (TSE:8630). Sompo acquired 21.9% of the outstanding shares from Abeja’s five existing shareholders: INCJ, Salesforce.com, Mizuho Capital Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, and Itochu (TSE:8001). The startup became an affiliate of the insurance conglomerate. Founded in September of 2012, […]

Startup / startup Investment

Amid buy-now-pay-later boom, Paidy becomes unicorn after raising $120M in series D

April 3, 2021 - by Jitendra Singh - Leave a Comment

Tokyo-based Paidy, the Japanese startup behind cardless online payments and “Buy Now, Pay Later” service, has raised US$120 million in a Series D round, according to Nikkei’s report on Tuesday. It …

Startup / startup Investment

Japanese car subscription startup Nyle secures up to $50M via equity and loans

January 24, 2021January 24, 2021 - by Jitendra Singh - Leave a Comment

Tokyo-based Nyle, the company behind a car subscription service called Carmo, announced that it has secured about 3.7 billion yen (about $35.7 million) in the latest funding round. Participating investors are Dimension …

Startup / startup Investment

Neuroglee raises $2.3M to advance digital therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 - by Jitendra Singh - Leave a Comment

Singaporean startup to leverage digital therapeutics solution to collect digital biomarkers via computer tablets in the home to assess and monitor cognitive function, delivering a personalized cognitive intervention. Neuroglee Therapeutics, …

Startup

Panasonic teams up with Norwegian firms for Europe battery business

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 - by Jitendra Singh - Leave a Comment

TOKYO – Japan’s Panasonic said Wednesday it has signed a partnership with two Norwegian firms to develop a “green battery” business targeting the European market, including for electric cars. Panasonic, …

Startup / Startup Idea

TOKYO IS FAST BECOMING THE CITY OF THE FUTURE FOR STARTUPS

November 20, 2020November 20, 2020 - by Jitendra Singh - Leave a Comment

Tokyo is fast becoming the city of choice for foreign companies, SMEs and startups looking to raise funds, gain a competitive advantage or expand. They come for the city’s many …

Health / More / Motivation

Best Healthy Eating Tips for Busy Professionals

September 28, 2020September 28, 2020 - by Jitendra Singh - Leave a Comment

With a busy life and busy schedule, food becomes a low priority. The major cause of fatigue, anxiousness, and irritability is a poor diet. Here are the 12 best healthy …