Super scouts in the neighborhood

More: Countdown to Grab’s listing, and an SG biotech firm gets more fuel to build alternatives to plastic [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter Hello {NAME} I’m in awe of the wonderful place the internet is: It’s got answers to every question under the sun - and far beyond it, too. But there’s still some magic in taking advice from someone you can bank on. For instance, I still end up calling my mother about a recipe, even though the good people on the internet can tell you how to make this same dish in a hundred different ways. That’s pretty much how I see the trend of [scout programs that are springing up]( in Southeast Asia: In a world full of promising startups, VCs could do with some help in finding the next company to bet on. And Monk’s Hill Ventures is the latest VC to do just that, launching a program that features scouts - well-connected people who can be trusted to spot a diamond in the rough. And while these super scouts do what they do best, we’re doing our part in helping founders find investors. If you are a founder or know someone who is, all it takes is to [fill up this form](. -- Nikita  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [The rise of super VC scouts in SEA]( Monk’s Hill Ventures has launched a program that centers around super scouts, who are fast becoming the eyes and ears of VCs in SEA.  ---------------------------------------------------------------  TECH IN ASIA SCHOOL We spent 1,000+ hours interviewing Southeast Asia's most successful tech founders to create the Aspiring Founders program - Tech in Asia School's inaugural 8-week course, designed specifically for formidable folks who want to start a startup, but don't know how. [Apply now]( ---------------------------------------------------------------  TRENDING NEWS [Grab may list in the US as early as December]( Altimeter Growth, the blank-check firm that Grab plans to merge with, will vote on the proposed deal on November 30. [Temasek co-leads $95m round of SG biotech firm]( RWDC will use the new capital to expand its production capacity of PHA material, an alternative to fossil fuel-based plastics. [Vietnamese HR tech firm nets seed money from CyberAgent Capital]( Recruitery, which connects headhunters with hiring companies, said it has been profitable for the last two years. [VN fintech startup raises $1.9m in second seed round]( Gimo targets Vietnam’s blue-collar workers, giving them a convenient platform to monitor their earnings and receive them in real time. [High-speed internet startup to launch in 10 APAC markets]( Exclusive Networks will sell Transcelestial’s solutions to their customer base of mobile network operators, internet service providers in the new markets. [Tiger Global co-led $210m round cements NoBroker’s place in unicorn club]( With its zero-brokerage unique selling point, the proptech firm currently operates across six cities in India. --------------------------------------------------------------- EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here](. - [“How startups can build customer growth & retention machines” roundtable]( on November 24 Over 70% of startups don’t have formal CX strategies, which are integral to growth and customer retention. Sign up for this virtual roundtable to learn from startup leaders in Southeast Asia on how they’ve built scalable customer service and CX through omnichannel strategies. - [Solve government and public sector challenges with AWS Startup Ramp]( on November 30 Breaking into the public sector is not an easy feat for early stage startups. Join our webinar on Nov 30 to learn about AWS Startup Ramp, which provides technical support & mentorship that help startups navigate the complex requirements. Register for your seat today! - [Driving Viral Growth]( on December 15 Join Andrew Chen as he discusses his new book: “The Cold Start Problem: How to Start and Scale Network Effects“. 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