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We look at Round Ventures’ unique approach to scrutinizing game companies and check in on Singapore’s funding scene. [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter Welcome to Tech in Asia's free Daily Newsletter! Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](.  --------------------------------------------------------------- IN FOCUS In today's newsletter, we spotlight: - [How Round Ventures uses gamers’ feedback to level the playing field]( - A look at the top-funded tech companies in Singapore over the last decade --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} It’s hard to swim against the tide of prevailing opinion. Waters in the tech ecosystem today are strongly pulling in one direction: profit. With funding hard to come by, founders are under increasing pressure to prioritize profit over growth. Bitsmedia, the company behind the Islam-focused lifestyle app Muslim Pro, at one point, emphasized growth over profit. Now, though, the firm is moving in a new direction as it aims to both grow and hit profitability. The company recently raised external funding for the first time to the tune of US$20 million, which it plans to use to fuel its ambitious expansion plans. -- Peter  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [One Singapore VC firm’s unique approach to finding next gaming goldmine]( Round Ventures plans to issue its first check next year, capitalizing on its sister company G.Round’s expertise in game testing. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Blink secures $2.1m to expand online ordering platform in the Middle East]( The Saudi startup’s online restaurant ordering solutions include delivery fleet management and customer engagement. 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