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More: Alodokter’s latest cash infusion. [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: - [The necessary business changes insect-related firms are making]( - Alodokter’s latest fundraise - Other newsy highlights such as Atome CEO stepping down to join GoTo Financial --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} Have you ever eaten an insect? I have; it was a cricket. But there was no adventure or novelty to it because it was deep-fried to the ninth circle of hell. It was also just a small snack. I can’t imagine insects completely replacing chicken or pork as a source of protein. That appears to be the general sentiment of the market and government regulators as well, causing many insect-for-food firms to pivot to other ways of selling the biomaterials of their “livestock.” -- Winston  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Frustrations in insect-for-food industry spark pivot]( Some regional startups are finding better opportunities in producing insect-derived ingredients for health supplements and animal feed. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Indonesia’s Alodokter raises $5.2m to fuel its digital healthcare ecosystem]( The company declined to disclose its valuation, though Alternatives.pe pegs it at US$136.1 million. [Atome CEO steps down, to join GoTo Financial]( David Chen will remain as co-founder of Advance Intelligence Group, the buy now, pay later service’s parent company. ---------------------------------------------------------------  SILICON VALLEY INSIGHTS Hear it straight from the man who catapulted companies like Dropbox to phenomenal success Sean Ellis, the visionary behind multibillion-dollar ventures like Dropbox and Eventbrite, is coming to Singapore. In an exclusive fireside chat moderated by Tech in Asia editor-in-chief Terence Lee on March 11, Ellis will be giving the lowdown on his groundbreaking growth engine strategies and practical implementation of growth hacking tactics in real-world scenarios, as well as sharing his take on the latest Silicon Valley and VC trends. Ellis’ pragmatic and data-driven approaches have helped reshape the landscape of digital marketing and business growth strategies. 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Our team will get back to you by the next business day. - Newsroom Solutions Sdn Bhd - [publiCT.io Achieves Remarkable Double-Digit Year-on-Year Growth in 2023]( Malaysian based PR Tech startup announces an impressive 85% year-on-year growth ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [SEA funding round sizes over the past 5 years]( For startups, understanding how much their peers are raising could be crucial when they're pitching investors. ---------------------------------------------------------------  EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here](. - [Saigon Summit 2024: Charting Vietnam’s Tech Future on May 30]( Are you a startup founder looking for fundraising opportunities? Get dressed and perfect your pitch for Investor Hour, where your next big backer could be waiting. Say goodbye to the endless search for investors and hello to focused networking! Ready to meet your match? 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