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Asian Startups Raise Over $760 Million This Week as AI, Logistics and Quick Commerce Attract Investor Interest

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Funding Wrap of The Week | Asian Startups Funding Roundup

Investor appetite for technology-driven businesses remained strong this week as startups across Asia secured significant capital to accelerate growth, expand into new markets, and strengthen product development. Companies operating in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, logistics, quick commerce, climate technology, healthtech, edtech, and sports technology attracted fresh funding from venture capital firms and strategic investors. Leading the … Read more

From Maker’s Desk to 67 Countries: How Makera Is Bringing Industrial-Grade CNC Precision to Everyone

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Monica Wurina, Makera

At Beyond Expo 2026, amid a buzzing floor of hardware innovations, one booth kept drawing curious hands and lingering glances. Makera, the Shenzhen-based desktop CNC machine company, had something rare on display — not just a product, but a philosophy. Founded by a maker for makers, Makera has spent over seven years quietly solving a … Read more

Nagarro Partners with BrowserStack to Accelerate AI-Powered Test Automation for Enterprises

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Nagarro

Global digital engineering company Nagarro has entered into a strategic partnership with BrowserStack to co-develop AI-powered test automation solutions aimed at helping enterprises modernize software testing, improve quality assurance, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. The collaboration will integrate BrowserStack’s end-to-end AI-driven testing platform into Nagarro’s consulting, engineering, and delivery operations, enabling organizations to streamline software … Read more

Coralogix Raises $200 Mn in Series F Round

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Coralogix founders. (Photo: Coralogix )

New York/Tel Aviv: Observability and data intelligence platform Coralogix has secured $200 million in Series F funding, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing AI infrastructure and enterprise observability market. The funding round was jointly led by Advent, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB), and Greenfield Partners, with additional participation from Brighton Park Capital. With … Read more

GPS Renewables Secures ₹40–45 Crore Investment from PixelSky Capital to Accelerate Compressed Biogas Expansion

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GPS Renewables

Mumbai: Waste-to-energy company GPS Renewables has secured an investment of approximately ₹40–45 crore from PixelSky Capital, a secondaries-focused investment fund backed by boutique investment bank IndigoEdge and entrepreneur Hitesh Ahuja. The investment is expected to support GPS Renewables’ expansion in the rapidly growing compressed biogas (CBG) sector, which is emerging as a key component of … Read more

Phab Raises $4 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand High-Protein Snack Business Across India

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Phab Founder

Mumbai: Direct-to-consumer nutrition brand Phab has secured $4 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, with the investment jointly led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen the company’s brand presence, expand market reach, and build its team as it scales operations in India’s rapidly growing healthy … Read more

FirstClub Raises $55 Million Series B Funding to Expand Quick Commerce Business

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Bengaluru: Quick commerce startup FirstClub has secured $55 million (approximately ₹512 crore) in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners and Sofina, with participation from existing investors Accel, RTP Global, and Paramark Ventures. The fresh capital will help the company accelerate its expansion across India, strengthen its technology and supply chain infrastructure, … Read more

The Sweet Change Raises ₹1.7 Crore Pre-Seed Funding

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The Sweet Change,

New Delhi: Natural sweetener startup The Sweet Change has secured ₹1.7 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Rebalance, with participation from investors associated with the IAN Angel Fund. The fresh capital will support the company’s plans to expand distribution, introduce new products, and strengthen its position in India’s rapidly growing sugar alternatives market. … Read more

India’s Factories Pay ₹35 Per Unit for Diesel Power. VoltSeal Just Raised Pre-Seed Funding to End That.

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Voltseal

Every time a factory in India flips on a diesel generator, it pays between ₹25 and ₹35 per unit of electricity. Grid power, by comparison, costs ₹6 to ₹9 per unit. Stored solar energy even less. That gap — between what India’s commercial and industrial sector pays for backup power and what it should pay … Read more

TrueFan AI Raises $10 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion and AI Video Innovation

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Video generation startup TrueFan AI

Gurugram, India: AI-powered video generation startup TrueFan AI has secured $10 million in Series A funding in a round led by Baring Private Equity Partners India and Z3 Partners. Existing investors IAN Alpha Fund and 3Lines Venture Capital also participated in the funding round. The company completed the investment round at a post-money valuation of … Read more

Agilitas Sports Raises $23.5 Mn in Round led by Nexus Venture Partners

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Agilitas Founder

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

Cyera Raises $300 Million at $12 Billion Valuation to Accelerate AI-Powered Data Security Growth

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Cyera founders

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

Propsoch Raises $2 Million Seed Funding to Expand AI-Powered Homebuyer Advisory Platform Across India

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Propsoch

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

Nardo Raises $716K in Pre-seed Round

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Nardo

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

Edtech Startup ProLearn Raises $3.15 million in Pre-seed Round

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ProLearn-Founder

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 Partner to Strengthen Australia’s Digital Infrastructure and AI Connectivity

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Google

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

Reliable AI Is the Next Big Thing — CloudWise CEO Andy on Powering the Future of AI Infrastructure, Smart Grids & Data Centres

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Andy Yin, CEO and Founder of Cloudwise,

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

Anveshan bags Rs 150 Cr funding led by Vertex Ventures

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anveshan

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

Johnson Stokes & Master Appoints Geoffrey Chan as New Senior Partner

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Geoffrey Chan

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

Simple Energy Raises $26.3 Million, Plans FY28 IPO

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Suhas Rajkumar, Shreshth Mishra, and Ankit Gupta, co-founders, Simple Energy

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