Have you ever wondered what’s behind our 4G, or wifi connectivity? How about a network of shoebox-sized devices sending lasers to one another? 

Well, that’s what Singapore-based startup Transcelestial does to bring superfast connectivity to the masses. The company also recently bagged US$10 million in its Series A2 funding led by Airbus Ventures. 

Other investors including Cap Vista - which is the strategic investment arm of Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency - have participated as well. 

Transcelestial has said then that the funds will be used to ramp up growth in Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. But to what extent is the company on track to achieve that?

The company is also planning to enter the US market soon, but what can we expect on that front?

On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Rohit Jha, CEO and Co-founder, Transcelestial for more. 

Have you ever wondered what’s behind our 4G, or wifi connectivity? How about a network of shoebox-sized devices sending lasers to one another? 
Well, that’s what Singapore-based startup Transcelestial does to bring superfast connectivity to the masses. The company also recently bagged US$10 million in its Series A2 funding led by Airbus Ventures. 
Other investors including Cap Vista - which is the strategic investment arm of Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency - have participated as well. 
Transcelestial has said then that the funds will be used to ramp up growth in Indonesia, India, the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. But to what extent is the company on track to achieve that?
The company is also planning to enter the US market soon, but what can we expect on that front?
On Under the Radar, Drive Time’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian sat down with Rohit Jha, CEO and Co-founder, Transcelestial for more.

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We speak with businesses, industry leaders, venture capitalists and startups on their assessment of the business environment they're in, and what the future holds for them.

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Under the Radar: Conversation with Transcelestial’s CEO on using laser beams to bring superfast connectivity to the masses; Assessment of competitors like OneWeb, Starlink or Sumitomo Electric; Partnerships with telcos and enterprise partners; Global laser communication market to reach US$3.6b by 2030; US$10m Series A2 led by Airbus Ventures; Expansion into the US market

Wuthering Heights, the popular novel will be made into a feature film by Emerald Fennell!

With Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi to star in the lead roles, will their age difference be an issue?

What do The Evening Runway crew think?

Press play because Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian shall spill the tea! 

Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, chuatt@sph.com.sg, hongbin@sph.com.sg.  

Wuthering Heights, the popular novel will be made into a feature film by Emerald Fennell!
With Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi to star in the lead roles, will their age difference be an issue?
What do The Evening Runway crew think?
Press play because Roshan Gidwani, Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian shall spill the tea! 
Get in touch with our anchors at rgidwani@sph.com.sg, <a href="mailto:chuatt@sph.com.sg">chuatt@sph.com.sg</a>, hongbin@sph.com.sg.

Spill The Tea: Is the Wuthering Heights casting okay?

Singapore stocks began today trading in negative territory, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. 

In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) decreased 0.3 per cent to 3,573.67 points after 36.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.

In terms of companies to watch, we have First Sponsor. The mainboard-listed property developer has raised gross proceeds of about S$244 million from its rights issue. 

Elsewhere, from more on Singapore’s factory output far exceeding economists’ median forecast in August, to Ikea testing smaller stores in China – more local and international headlines remain in focus. 

Also on deck – Micron’s latest earnings outlook, plus how OpenAI is discussing giving chief executive officer Sam Altman a 7 per cent equity stake in the company and restructuring it to become a for-profit business. 

On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

Singapore stocks began today trading in negative territory, mirroring overnight losses in global markets. 
In early trade, the Straits Times Index (STI) decreased 0.3 per cent to 3,573.67 points after 36.1 million securities changed hands in the broader market.
In terms of companies to watch, we have First Sponsor. The mainboard-listed property developer has raised gross proceeds of about S$244 million from its rights issue. 
Elsewhere, from more on Singapore’s factory output far exceeding economists’ median forecast in August, to Ikea testing smaller stores in China – more local and international headlines remain in focus. 
Also on deck – Micron’s latest earnings outlook, plus how OpenAI is discussing giving chief executive officer Sam Altman a 7 per cent equity stake in the company and restructuring it to become a for-profit business. 
On Market View, The Evening Runway’s finance presenter Chua Tian Tian dived into the details with Terence Wong, CEO, Azure Capital.

Market View: Tech-led rally in Asia, Micron’s earnings; OpenAI reportedly discussing making company a for-profit business; First Sponsor raises S$244m from rights issue; Hanwha vs Dyna-Mac; Singapore’s factory output far outstrips economists’ median forecast; Smaller Ikea outlets across China

For Singaporeans who grew up in this country, we pretty much know the ‘formula’ to succeeding in life: acing the system through good grades and then finding a decent job. This is, however, not how life has been for Workato’s CEO, Vijay Tella. 

The realities of growing up in India during the 50s and 60s shaped his nuanced outlook on how societal factors need to work hand-in-hand with a certain degree of luck for one to have a ‘decent’ life. 

Vijay has led a few start-ups to success, and he prides this streak of excellence to the workplace culture that he brings to these companies.

On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks with Vijay Tella, CEO, Workato to find out more about his perspective towards life, from the boy who grew up in hardship in India and to the CEO now running a business.

For Singaporeans who grew up in this country, we pretty much know the ‘formula’ to succeeding in life: acing the system through good grades and then finding a decent job. This is, however, not how life has been for Workato’s CEO, Vijay Tella. 
The realities of growing up in India during the 50s and 60s shaped his nuanced outlook on how societal factors need to work hand-in-hand with a certain degree of luck for one to have a ‘decent’ life. 
Vijay has led a few start-ups to success, and he prides this streak of excellence to the workplace culture that he brings to these companies.
On R.I.C.H, Hongbin Jeong and Roshan Gidwani speaks with Vijay Tella, CEO, Workato to find out more about his perspective towards life, from the boy who grew up in hardship in India and to the CEO now running a business.

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