Reuters, 21 September 2021
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Malaysia's Securities Commission will review its framework for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) amid growing demand for the vehicles as a cheaper and faster route to the market compared to initial public offerings, it said on Tuesday.
Bloomberg, 21 September 2021
Malaysia is reviewing its framework for special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, amid a surge in demand for such fundraising vehicles globally, according to the nation’s markets regulator.
Siar.com, 6 September 2021
SIAR.com — Carsome Grup yang merupakan platform jual-beli mobil bekas, pada Rabu (1/9) lalu mengumumkan berhasil menjadi unicorn teknologi terbesar di Malaysia setelah melalui putaran pendanaannya sebesar US$170 juta dan berhasil meningkatkan nilai valuasinya menjadi US$1,3 miliar.
Deal Street Asia, 5 September 2021
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The Malaysian Reserve, 2 September 2021
by BERNAMA
CARSOME Group, an integrated car e-commerce platform, has announced the completion of its US$170 million (RM705.5 million) Series D2 round of funding, bringing the company’s valuation to US$1.3 billion, thus cementing its position as Malaysia’s largest tech unicorn.
Forbes, 1 September 2021
Carsome Group, an online platform for buying and selling used cars, said on Wednesday that it had become Malaysia’s largest tech unicorn after a $170 million funding round boosted its valuation to $1.3 billion.