November, 1, 2026 – The Bending Spoons Miro acquisition highlights how dramatically technology-company valuations have changed since the pandemic-era investment boom. The Italian software company completed its purchase of Miro on October 26, 2026, at an enterprise value of $1.355 billion—far below the $17.5 billion valuation the collaboration platform achieved in 2022. The transaction gives … Read more
1st, November, 2026 – The unicorn fire sale of 2026 has become a defining story in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. Several companies that once commanded multibillion-dollar valuations have changed hands at substantially lower prices, highlighting the growing gap between peak private-market valuations and what strategic buyers are willing to pay. Four prominent examples … Read more
November, 1, 2026 – Anthropic could face a speculative-grade, or “junk,” credit rating following its anticipated public listing, according to reports citing guidance from investor Blackstone. The warning highlights a growing financial debate around the AI company’s rapid expansion, substantial infrastructure commitments and ability to sustain its growth. Anthropic’s reported IPO ambitions are colliding with … Read more
November,1, 2026 – AI-native law firm Crosby has reportedly submitted a letter of intent to acquire the brand, trademarks and internal data of Weil, Gotshal & Manges as the storied Wall Street law firm prepares to wind down. The proposed deal remains unapproved and highlights how artificial intelligence could reshape the legal services industry. Crosby, … Read more
11 Oct 2026 – The Asian startup ecosystem recorded another week of fundraising activity from October 4 to October 9, 2026, with companies across artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, consumer technology, deeptech, healthcare and clean energy attracting investor interest. The week’s funding announcements highlighted a broad range of business priorities, from building infrastructure for AI-powered software to … Read more
Asian startups continued to attract venture capital and strategic investment during the week of September 27–October 2, 2026, with funding flowing into travel technology, fintech, biotech, cybersecurity, edtech, investment technology, infrastructure software, beauty and preventive healthcare. The latest funding activity highlights continued investor interest in businesses building technology-led solutions for regional and global markets. From … Read more
Published: September 22, 2026- Consumer technology startup Demoverse has raised $600,000 in pre-seed funding as it works to develop a new model for consumer product creation that brings customers into the design process before products reach manufacturing. The round was led by Lumikai, an India-focused venture capital fund specialising in interactive media, digital platforms and … Read more
September 20, 2026 | 4:50 PM ISTAsia Asian startups continued to attract venture capital and institutional investment during the week of September 13–18, with companies across fintech, artificial intelligence, construction technology, procurement, recycling and workplace technology announcing new funding. The week’s funding activity was led by Saudi Arabia’s Barq, which secured $329.5 million in Series … Read more
September 20, 2026 | 11:07 AM ISTMacao — BEYOND, the technology and innovation event formerly known as BEYOND Expo, will return to The Venetian Macao Cotai Expo from May 26 to 29, 2027, organisers said, as it adopts a broader global identity spanning technology, investment, entrepreneurship and media. The rebranding reflects the evolution of the … Read more
For years, the arrangement between Indian celebrities and consumer brands was simple. A star got paid, and a brand got a face for its billboard. That arrangement is changing. A growing number of actors and cricketers now take equity in the startups they believe in, and some go back again and again as those companies … Read more
Gurugram, August 30, 2026: Early Indian e-grocery startup Satvacart has shut down after 12 years of operations, closing a chapter that began well before quick commerce transformed the country’s online grocery market. The startup ceased operations on August 28, with founder Rahul H. Saxena confirming that the company’s team had been disbanded. The shutdown follows … Read more
BENGALURU, INDIA — August 26, 2026: Bengaluru-based agentic AI startup Runable has raised $21 million in Series A funding as it looks to expand its AI-powered platform for small businesses. The funding round was co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital and Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Together Fund and Array VC. Runable plans … Read more
REDMOND, Wash – Starcloud, a company developing data centers in space, has raised $250 million in a Series A extension round, valuing the company at $2.3 billion post-money. The funding round was led by Manhattan West, with participation from existing investors including Benchmark, EQT, Soma, NFX and 776. New investors joining the round include NVIDIA, … Read more
WhatsApp had just killed his last business. So when Ahmet Bahadir Özdemir walked into an investor pitch, he didn’t bring a deck — he brought a eulogy. That single unconventional pitch, backed by Antler, became the origin story of Airalo, now the world’s largest eSIM marketplace. The Pitch That Wasn’t a Pitch Picture a standard … Read more
Gurugram, India: Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has joined UN:BLOC, the new healthcare venture founded by serial entrepreneur Deepak Sahni, as an investor and a member of the company’s founding team. The partnership marks the second entrepreneurial collaboration between the two after their successful association with healthtech company Healthians. The move highlights the growing interest … Read more
August 2026: Venture capital activity across Asia remained strong this week, with startups spanning cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), fintech, healthcare, e-commerce, and sports technology collectively raising hundreds of millions of dollars to accelerate growth and product development. Leading this week’s funding activity was cybersecurity startup Onyx Security, which secured $113 million in a Series B … Read more
Singapore: Southeast Asia’s payments ecosystem continues to attract strong investor confidence, with the region’s 12 most-funded active payment startups collectively raising more than $2.7 billion in equity funding, according to a new report by market intelligence platform Tracxn. The report highlights the rapid evolution of Southeast Asia’s fintech landscape, where payment companies are building solutions … Read more
Cairo: Egypt-based e-commerce logistics startup Fincart has raised $2.8 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round to accelerate its expansion across Africa and the Middle East. The investment will support the company’s technology development, commercial growth, and strategic partnerships as demand for integrated e-commerce infrastructure continues to rise across the region. The funding round was … Read more
Israeli foodtech startup Plantopia has raised US$9 million in a funding round led by Schreiber Foods, one of the world’s leading dairy companies, and Siddhi Capital, a venture capital firm focused on food and agriculture innovation. The investment will help the company transition from the research and development phase to commercial-scale production as it seeks … Read more
Mumbai-based medtech startup Bioscan Research has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance non-invasive brain injury diagnostics through innovative medical technology. The newly raised capital will support the company’s expansion into new markets, strengthen its regulatory approvals, enhance its product … Read more
