Ruchi Kumar 
MACAO — May 28, 2026 (ENN): In a massive move that shifts artificial intelligence from a software gimmick into an essential daily wearable, Chinese tech powerhouse iFLYTEK has officially launched its brand-new iFLYTEK AI Glasses today. Revealed exclusively on Stage G (Genesis) at the 6th annual BEYOND Expo in Macao, the product launch aligned perfectly … Read more
The defense technology sector is experiencing a massive wave of innovation as artificial intelligence transitions from a conceptual software tool into real-world operational environments. In a major development for the industry, Airis Labs, an AI-driven defense-tech startup, has officially emerged from stealth mode. The company announced it has secured a total of $60 million in … Read more
MACAO — 27 May, 2026: For years, the conversation surrounding Artificial Intelligence was trapped behind glass—living in lines of code, browser tabs, and cloud-based chat interfaces. But starting today, a definitive shift is underway as the 6th annual BEYOND Expo officially opens its doors at The Venetian® Macao’s Cotai Expo. The theme for this year’s … Read more
Flexprice has announced a $1.5 million seed funding round led by Shastra VC, with participation from Anupam Mittal and TDV Partners, which also increased its earlier investment in the company. The New Delhi-headquartered startup is building open-source usage-based billing infrastructure designed specifically for AI-native and API-first enterprises. The company said the fresh capital will support: … Read more
Persistent Systems and Kong have announced a strategic partnership aimed at helping enterprises build secure, scalable, and well-governed AI systems. Under the collaboration, Persistent Systems will serve as Kong’s global systems integration partner, supporting enterprises as they move AI projects from experimentation to large-scale production deployment. Growing Need for AI Governance and Scalable Infrastructure As … Read more
India-based at-home beauty and wellness startup Yes Madam has secured ₹50 crore (approximately $5.22 million) in funding from Info Edge Growth Fund in its first external investment round. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion strategy as it looks to strengthen its presence across more Indian cities while enhancing technology infrastructure and customer experience. … Read more
From Bengaluru’s IT corridors to Wall Street’s trading floors, artificial intelligence is reshaping employment at a pace and scale that demands honest accounting. Here is what the data actually says. Every technology revolution in history has been accompanied by a version of the same argument: yes, some jobs will be lost, but more will be … Read more
India-based synthetic biology startup StrainX Bioworks has raised $13 million (approximately ₹124 crore) in a new funding round led by Prime Venture Partners and Leo Capital. The investment highlights growing investor interest in synthetic biology, precision fermentation, and alternative ingredient technologies as demand rises for sustainable and scalable biotechnology solutions globally. Multiple Investors Participate in … Read more
As India targets 30% EV penetration by 2030, one Hyderabad tech company is putting money directly in employees’ pockets to accelerate the shift India’s corporate EV adoption story just got a compelling new chapter — and it’s coming out of Hyderabad’s booming IT corridor. Aza Consulting Services, a Hyderabad-based technology and consulting firm, has formally … Read more
India is rapidly strengthening its artificial intelligence ecosystem with the launch of AIKosh, a sovereign AI repository and innovation platform developed under the IndiaAI Mission. Designed to provide developers, startups, researchers, and institutions with access to high-quality datasets, AI models, and computing infrastructure, AIKosh aims to solve one of India’s biggest AI challenges — the … Read more
Asian startups continued to attract strong investor interest this week as companies across fintech, artificial intelligence, robotics, clean energy, defence technology, and enterprise software secured fresh funding to scale operations and expand globally. From India’s travel fintech platform Scapia to Vietnam-based solar startup Stride and global payroll platform RemotePass, venture capital firms and angel investors … Read more
Vietnam-based solar energy startup Stride has raised US$15 million in a Series B funding round as demand for decentralized clean energy and rooftop solar financing continues to grow across Southeast Asia. The funding round was jointly led by Lightrock and TRIREC through the Accelerate7 platform. Existing investors Clime Capital and UOB Venture Management also participated … Read more
India-based travel fintech startup Scapia has raised US$63 million in a fresh funding round led by General Catalyst, as competition intensifies in India’s rapidly growing travel and digital payments ecosystem. Existing investors Peak XV Partners and Z47 also participated in the funding round. Funding to Support Expansion Across Travel and Financial Services The company said … Read more
Digital fashion startup Meta Fashion has raised approximately US$400,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Lumikai, as demand for virtual fashion, gaming commerce, and creator-led digital ecosystems continues to grow globally. The funding round also saw participation from several angel investors, including Big Bets, the family office of HUUUGE Games founder Anton Gauffin, Akshat … Read more
Industrial automation startup ANSCER Robotics has raised US$5.4 million (approximately ₹45 crore) in a Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund, as global demand for AI-driven robotics and smart factory solutions continues to accelerate. The funding round also saw participation from Info Edge along with several angel investors. Funding to Support Global Expansion … Read more
Cybersecurity startup Ocean has raised US$28 million in total funding to strengthen its AI-powered email security platform designed to defend organizations against advanced AI-driven cyberattacks. The funding round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners with participation from Picture Capital and Cerca Partners. Several high-profile angel investors also backed the company, including: Assaf Rappaport from Wiz … Read more
Global employment and payroll technology startup RemotePass has raised US$17.4 million in a Series B funding round led by EBRD Venture Capital to accelerate international expansion and strengthen its AI-powered workforce management platform. The funding round also saw participation from 500 Global along with existing investors including Oraseya Capital, 212 VC, Access Bridge Ventures, and … Read more
South Korea’s autonomous driving and artificial intelligence ecosystem is gaining momentum as major technology companies deepen collaborations in the fast-growing physical AI market. In a significant development, LG Innotek and Kakao Mobility have announced a strategic partnership to jointly develop autonomous driving AI technology. The collaboration aims to combine LG Innotek’s advanced sensing technology with … Read more
The global wearable technology and mental wellness market continues to attract investor attention as consumers increasingly seek personalized health solutions powered by artificial intelligence. In a major development in the neurotechnology sector, Sychedelic has raised US$3.5 million (approximately ₹31.5 crore) in a seed funding round to accelerate product development and international expansion. The funding round … Read more
India’s agriculture sector is increasingly adopting technology-driven financial and supply chain solutions to improve efficiency, reduce losses, and enhance farmer access to formal credit. In a major development in the agritech and agri-finance space, ONO has raised US$1.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Aeravti Ventures. The funding round also saw participation … Read more
