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Bengaluru, India: Sportswear and footwear company Agilitas Sports has raised ₹225 crore (approximately US$23.5 million) in a new funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Rainmatter and other investors. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company’s manufacturing capabilities, strengthen its portfolio of sports and lifestyle brands, and accelerate retail … Read more
New York/Tel Aviv: AI-powered data security company Cyera has raised $300 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation to $12 billion and reinforcing its position as one of the fastest-growing players in the global cybersecurity industry. The latest investment brings Cyera’s total funding to more than $2 billion since its launch in 2021, … Read more
Bengaluru, India: PropTech startup Propsoch, a buyer-focused real estate advisory platform, has secured US$2 million in seed funding to accelerate its growth, strengthen its advisory capabilities, and expand into new markets. The investment round was led by Athera Venture Partners, with participation from Sparrow Capital and Vakil Group. The fresh capital will help the company … Read more
Sydney, Australia: Sports technology startup Nardo has secured AU$1 million (approximately US$716,000) in a pre-seed funding round, marking an important milestone in its mission to modernize how amateur sports clubs manage team apparel and uniforms. The funding round also attracted investment from former Australian football legend Tim Cahill, who has joined the company as a … Read more
Bengaluru, India: Emerging edtech startup ProLearn has secured ₹30 crore (approximately US$3.15 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by venture capital firm BEENEXT, marking a significant step in its mission to make personalized education accessible to millions of students across India. The funding round also attracted participation from Eximius Ventures, Antler, and a group … Read more
Google and Telstra have announced a major strategic partnership to expand and strengthen digital infrastructure across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region, supporting the growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-capacity internet connectivity. The collaboration brings together Google’s global network infrastructure capabilities and Telstra’s extensive telecommunications expertise to deliver faster, more secure, … Read more
Exclusive Interview | Beyond Expo 2026 | Macao – In a world racing to deploy artificial intelligence, one question is rising above the noise: can we trust it? For Andy, CEO of CloudWise, the answer lies not in building more AI — but in making AI reliable, observable, and always on. At Beyond Expo 2026 … Read more
Clean-label food brand Anveshan has secured ₹150 crore in a Series B funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, as the company looks to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, accelerate product innovation, and expand its footprint across India’s rapidly growing health and nutrition market. The funding round attracted participation from several prominent investors, including … Read more
Hong Kong-based law firm Johnson Stokes & Master (JSM) has announced the appointment of Geoffrey Chan as its new Senior Partner, succeeding Terence Tung, who has led the firm in the role for the past decade. The leadership transition comes as JSM continues to strengthen its position as one of Hong Kong’s leading independent law … Read more
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup Simple Energy has secured ₹250 crore (approximately $26.3 million) in a fresh funding round as the company accelerates its manufacturing expansion and prepares for a future public listing. The funding round comprised a mix of equity investment and debt financing, providing the electric scooter manufacturer with additional capital to scale production, … Read more
DriveNets, a leading provider of cloud-native networking software, has secured $410 million in a new funding round, boosting its valuation to $8.5 billion as demand for AI infrastructure and next-generation telecommunications networks continues to surge globally. The latest investment marks a significant milestone for the company, bringing its total funding raised since inception to approximately … Read more
Motorola Solutions has acquired Israeli defense technology company D-Fend Solutions in a deal valued at approximately $1.5 billion, marking one of the most significant exits in the rapidly expanding counter-drone technology sector. The acquisition highlights the growing importance of drone security solutions as governments, military organizations, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide seek effective ways to … Read more
Bengaluru, India: Wealth management platform Scripbox has announced the acquisition of New Delhi-based wealth advisory firm Bluechip Capital, marking another strategic step in its expansion within India’s growing wealth management sector. While the financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, the acquisition is expected to enhance Scripbox’s customer reach and strengthen its assets under … Read more
Exclusive Interview | Beyond Expo 2026 | Macao – Twenty years ago, a simple transit card changed how Macau moved. Today, that same company is helping redefine how an entire city lives, pays, connects, and grows. At Beyond Expo 2026 — held at The Venetian Macao under the landmark theme “AI: Coexistence of the Digital … Read more
From defense-tech and biotech to synthetic biology and drone avionics, Asian startups continue to attract significant venture capital across sectors this week. The Asian startup ecosystem is witnessing robust investor activity, with founders across India, Australia, Israel, and beyond closing meaningful rounds from leading venture capital firms and angel networks. Here is a comprehensive roundup … Read more
Alphabet’s self-driving division, Waymo, has officially announced the rollout of its next-generation autonomous vehicle: the Waymo Ojai. Marking a massive departure from the company’s historic strategy of retrofitting traditional human-driven consumer cars—like the Jaguar I-PACE and Chrysler Pacifica—the Ojai represents Waymo’s first purpose-built robotaxi designed from the ground up strictly for driverless ride-hailing. The vehicle … Read more
Thailand’s KASIKORNBANK (KBank) and global fintech powerhouse Ant International have entered into a strategic partnership to revolutionize the cross-border payment landscape. By blending KBank’s deep banking infrastructure with Ant International’s advanced artificial intelligence (AI) financial technology, the collaboration aims to deliver faster, highly scalable, and structurally optimized payment services for merchants and businesses globally. At … Read more
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN — Global financial technology firm Payment Options K.K. has officially signed a strategic partnership agreement with Yokohama Football Club (Yokohama FC). Under this newly inked alliance, the digital payments provider steps forward as an official partner of the club for the Meiji Yasuda J.League 100 Year Vision League and the upcoming 2026/27 season. … Read more
In a major move to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT services firm, has announced a landmark strategic partnership with French AI trailblazer Mistral. The alliance marks a significant industry milestone, positioning TCS as the first global systems integrator (GSI) partner for Mistral Forge, Mistral’s premier business-focused AI platform. … Read more
In a strategic move to reinforce its digital framework and accelerate data-driven innovation, global banking giant Standard Chartered has named Shebani Baweja as its new Group Chief Data Officer (CDO), effective immediately. Baweja will be stationed in Singapore, a major financial hub for the bank’s international operations. In her new capacity, she will report directly … Read more
