Fleek, the innovative wholesale marketplace for second-hand fashion, has raised $20.4 million to bring the fragmented, offline second-hand clothing industry online. The Series A funding round was led by HV Capital, with participation from Andreesen Horowitz (a16z) and Y Combinator. Founders and operators from prominent technology
Fuel Ventures, a prominent UK-based venture capital fund, has led a £1.5 million Seed funding round in Groov, a pioneering embedded lending platform focused on bridging the $1.2 trillion funding gap faced by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Groov’s innovative Embedded Lending 2.0 platform empowers B2B
BMW’s UK car finance division has earmarked more than £70 million to address potential customer compensation claims over controversial motor finance commissions, adding to the nearly £680 million set aside by lenders as the industry braces for mounting liabilities. The German car manufacturer’s provision is part
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PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, ReporterTHE PHILIPPINES is seen having the most optimistic outlook for credit growth among Southeast Asian countries, Bank of America (BofA) Global Research said. “The Philippines is the only country within ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) showing
Taxpayers file their tax returns at the Bureau of Internal Revenue office. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, ReporterTHE MARCOS government will have a difficult time convincing Congress to pass new tax measures amid high living costs, analysts said, after the Department of
Local tourists take photos in front of the Taal Basilica in Taal, Batangas, Aug. 31, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTOURIST ARRIVALS in the Philippines are projected to hit 9.7 million by 2028, Fitch Solutions unit BMI said. In a report, BMI said the Philippines’
Linemen are seen working on electric posts along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, Oct. 19, 2024. — PHILIPPINE STAR/MIGUEL DE GUZMANTYPICAL HOUSEHOLDS served by Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will see higher electricity bills this month due to the increase in the cost of power from
THE CONTRACT involves upgrades, expansion, and maintenance of the airport within a 30-year period from the start of the turnover. — ABOITIZINFRACAPITAL.COMBy Ashley Erika O. Jose, ReporterTHE Department of Transportation (DoTr) will award Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. the P4.53-billion contract for the operations and maintenance of
PHILIPPINE STAR/IRISH LISINGPANGILINAN-LED telecommunications company PLDT Inc. reported a 2.4% increase in its attributable net income for the third quarter (Q3) to P9.66 billion, driven by higher revenues.The company’s combined revenues for the period grew by nearly 2% to P53.36 billion from last year’s P52.32
1 of 2WHILE the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ (CCP) 21st Century Art Museum Collection has been featured in many exhibitions over the years, its diverse pieces made of wood are now enjoying newfound attention in Biñan, Laguna.Kwentong Kahoy, an exhibition that highlights art made
FILINVESTLAND.COMFILINVEST Land, Inc. (FLI) saw its third-quarter attributable net income increase by 4.8% to P1.1 billion from P1.05 billion last year due to higher sales.Revenue from July to September improved by 15.4% to P6.56 billion from P5.68 billion last year, FLI said in a stock