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borong

YC W20

Kuala Lumpur, MY · Founded 2017 · 80 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors

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Borong is a B2B marketplace and financial services platform that connects Southeast Asian small and medium-sized businesses with wholesale products, financing, and digital tools for procurement and commerce. The platform serves retailers and suppliers across the region with trade infrastructure, access to financing, and insights to help them compete and grow.

Also known as Dropee

AgTechB2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSMarketplaceB2BMalaysiaSoutheast AsiaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

borong was founded in 2017 by Aizat Rahim.

ARAizat Rahim
Aizat Rahimin𝕏Founder · Chief Executive OfficerHe previously co-founded Infinite Ventures, a venture-building firm acquired by Kern Technology, and directed Job4Locum, a medical job portal acquired by MIMS.

Investors · 6

Vynn CapitalKuala Lumpur · $350K – $4M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

Also in the syndicate · 4

Brama One VenturesHCL CapitalLKF CapitalResolution Venture

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements
  • Undisclosed amountSeries AJan 2022

    Vynn Capital (lead), Brama One Ventures, HCL Capital, LKF Capital, Resolution Venture

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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Instacart26 shared keywordsInstacart operates a marketplace connecting grocery retailers with customers who order food and household items for same-day delivery or in-store pickup, serving millions of households across North America through partnerships with over 350 retailers.
Alibaba23 shared keywordsAlibaba.com operates a global B2B e-commerce marketplace that connects buyers with suppliers and manufacturers for wholesale products across multiple industries. The platform provides trade services, logistics support, payment protection, and AI-powered sourcing tools for businesses.
Faire18 shared keywordsFaire operates a digital marketplace connecting independent retailers with wholesale suppliers, enabling small businesses to discover and purchase products for resale.
Sayweee17 shared keywordsWeee! is a grocery delivery company that recruits drivers to deliver groceries to customers, operating a fleet of vans and distribution centers. It offers driver work through two programs: Flex, for independent contractors who set their own schedules, and Fleet, for full-time employees.
DoorDash12 shared keywordsDoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.

Companies competing with borong for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

YC alum Dropee, a Malaysia B2B wholesale platform, lands $7M Series A – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does borong do?
Borong is a B2B marketplace and financial services platform that connects Southeast Asian small and medium-sized businesses with wholesale products, financing, and digital tools for procurement and commerce. The platform serves retailers and suppliers across the region with trade infrastructure, access to financing, and insights to help them compete and grow.
Who founded borong?
borong was founded by Aizat Rahim in 2017.
Who are borong's investors?
borong's investors include Vynn Capital, Y Combinator.
Where is borong headquartered?
borong is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, MY.