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FastCo’s Management-led Buyout, Series A $7.5 Million Funding, And Push into Malaysia

Julian Tan, CEO and Founder, FastCo

23-Oct-23 10:00

FastCo’s Management-led Buyout, Series A $7.5 Million Funding, And Push into Malaysia

With Malaysia's gig economy growing to an estimated 30% of the workforce, various job platforms have emerged to meet the demand. Singapore-based FastCo is one such platform. After launching FastGig in 2022 and securing $7.5 million in Series A funding, the company aims to expand in Malaysia and beyond.

Today you will learn about the story behind their management-led-buy-out in 2021, the rationale for entering the flexi-work platform business, and how they’ve deployed their Series A $7.5 million as they look to grow in Malaysia and the region, with Julian Tan, the CEO and Founder of FastCo.

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Roshan Kanesan


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Tags:  ofbbb2023job platformsgig economytech platformtalent managementjob searchgig workflexible work





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