Around proptech was born in late 2020 as a technology platform that connects real estate with growing companies looking for workspace with flexible terms and looking to be close to their collaborators. The spaces are not owned by Around, but they set them up as offices. They operate under a revenue share model, and the owner is given a previously agreed percentage for every dollar earned from the property.
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has launched its data center known as ID1 in Indonesia to support the digital innovation capabilities of local and APAC businesses. Located in West Java, the move is aligned with the strategic direction of Indonesia’s Digital Roadmap 2021 to 2024 wherein it aims at developing an inclusive, safe, and reliable digital and connectivity infrastructure with high-quality services.
The Chilean startup Examedi closed a $17 million Series A round following its $3.5 million seed round. The company combines digital healthcare with logistics typically used by food delivery apps, using an online platform to connect patients with nurses, and partners with labs that process patient samples.
The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S. if its Chinese owner, ByteDance, does not sell its holdings within a year. The bill now goes to the President Biden, who has said he will sign it. Court challenges are likely to follow.