India’s startup ecosystem witnessed one of its strongest funding weeks of 2026, with 20 startups raising nearly $1.11 billion across 19 disclosed funding rounds between 21 June and 27 June 2026. The week was marked by a major investment from Meta into CRED, the emergence of a new unicorn, several high-profile executive appointments, acquisitions, and … Read more
Asian startups continued to attract strong investor interest this week, with venture capital firms and angel investors backing companies across artificial intelligence, fintech, cybersecurity, blockchain, healthcare, deeptech, and IoT. Between 21 June and 26 June 2026, startups across Singapore, India, the UAE, Australia, and other Asian markets announced fresh funding rounds aimed at accelerating product … Read more
Singapore-based AI startup Samepage has raised US$4.85 million in a funding round led by Craft Ventures, Freestyle VC, and Glasswing Ventures, as the company looks to accelerate the development of its AI-powered product management platform and expand adoption of its flagship solution, Samepage Signals. The round also attracted several prominent angel investors, including Justin Kan, … Read more
Early childhood learning startup LiLLBUD has secured ₹6 crore in a seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, marking an important milestone in its mission to build a trusted child development platform for young children and parents across India. The funding round also attracted participation from prominent startup ecosystem leaders, including Abhishek Bansal, Founder and … Read more
Real estate and mortgage technology platform Square Yards has officially entered India’s unicorn club after raising ₹900 crore (approximately $95 million) in a fresh funding round, pushing its valuation beyond the $1 billion mark. The funding round was anchored by EAAA Alternatives and also saw participation from global corporate credit investment manager Muzinich & Co. … Read more
Startups across Asia continue to attract strong backing from venture capital firms, growth-stage investors, and angel investors as they raise fresh capital to expand operations, enter new markets, and accelerate product development. From cybersecurity and fintech to healthtech, clean energy, and artificial intelligence, this week’s funding activity reflects the breadth and resilience of the region’s … Read more
Singapore-based climate venture builder and investment firm 100×100 has announced the launch of its second investment vehicle, Fund II, with a target corpus of US$100 million. The new fund will focus on creating and scaling 50 climate technology startups aimed at addressing some of the world’s most pressing emissions and sustainability challenges. The initiative reflects … Read more
German robotics company Neura Robotics has secured a landmark Series C funding round worth up to $1.4 billion, attracting support from some of the world’s biggest technology companies and investors as competition intensifies in the rapidly growing humanoid robotics sector. The funding round includes participation from major global players such as Nvidia, Amazon, Qualcomm, Tether, … Read more
Enterprise AI startup Rivvun AI has secured US$7.55 million in seed funding in a round led by Sitara Capital and 3one4 Capital, as the company looks to expand its artificial intelligence platform that helps businesses identify and recover hidden revenue losses. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen Rivvun AI’s technology capabilities, expand its … Read more
Korean-inspired lifestyle and gifting brand Uni Seoul has raised ₹35 crore (approximately US$3.6 million) in a Series A funding round co-led by Riverwalk Holdings and Sauce.vc, with participation from Panthera Peak Ventures and existing angel investors. The fresh capital will support the company’s ambitious expansion plans, including opening new retail outlets in premium malls and … Read more
AI-powered wealth management startup HyperNorm AI has secured US$2.2 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its decision intelligence platform designed for wealth managers and investment advisors. The funding round was co-led by Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures, with participation from Boundless Ventures, iOPEX Technologies, and notable angel investors including Amit Sheth and … Read more
Paediatric healthcare startup Hoola Health, formerly known as BabyMD, has raised $5 million in a funding round led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from existing investor W Health Ventures and prominent angel investors including Ashish Gupta, Abhishek Goyal, and Bijou Kurien. The fresh capital will support the company’s expansion into new markets, strengthen its … Read more
Community management and residential security technology platform Mygate has secured ₹225 crore (approximately $26 million) in fresh funding from growth-stage investment firm Dharana Capital, as the company accelerates its expansion plans and invests in strengthening its technology ecosystem. The investment marks Mygate’s first major funding round in more than three years and underscores growing investor … Read more
PointFive, a fast-growing technology startup focused on AI and cloud cost management, has secured US$60 million in Series B funding in a round led by Accel. The investment comes as enterprises worldwide face rapidly increasing costs associated with artificial intelligence infrastructure, cloud computing, and large-scale digital operations. The funding round also attracted participation from Salesforce … Read more
Quick commerce startup BazaarNow has secured ₹72 crore (approximately US$7.8 million) in a fresh funding round led by Peak XV Partners, as the company looks to expand its presence across India’s fast-growing Tier II and Tier III markets. The round also saw participation from Whiteboard Capital, Antler, and a group of prominent angel investors, including … Read more
Egypt-based fintech startup Blnk has secured a total of US$37.1 million in fresh funding, comprising US$12.5 million in Series A equity financing and US$24.6 million in debt funding, as the company looks to scale its point-of-sale lending platform and expand financial access for underserved consumers. The funding round highlights growing investor confidence in Egypt’s digital … Read more
Indian biotechnology company Immuneel Therapeutics has secured ₹100 crore (approximately $10.5 million) in a Series B funding round, attracting participation from both new and existing investors as it accelerates the development and commercialization of advanced cancer therapies. The latest funding round saw investments from Singularity AMC, Rainmatter by Zerodha, and several high-net-worth individuals. Existing backers … 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
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
