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David Duong: From Struggles to Success in Recycling
David Duong is the founder and owner of California Waste Solutions (CWS) in the United States and Vietnam Waste Solutions (VWS) in Vietnam. He is a successful businessman…
By Yan li
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Bekia Raises $765,000 in Seed Funding to Launch B2B Recycling Platform
Egyptian recycling technology startup Bekia has raised $765,000 in Seed funding to expand its recycling platform and launch its first B2B software product, Bekia Next. The round was led by Madica an Africa-focused investment programme affiliated with Flourish Ventures with participation from returning investor Catalyst Fund and Dakar-based Jambaar Capital.The company also plans to test […]
September 18, 2026
PaXini Raises $596 Million to Expand Humanoid Robotics Technology
Chinese robotics company PaXini has raised fresh funding taking its cumulative funding to more than 4 billion yuan ($596 million). based in Shenzhen the company develops tactile sensing technology, robotic hands and humanoid robots designed to help machines interact with the physical world. The latest B++ funding round included new investors such as Guangxin Fund, […]
September 18, 2026
dtcpay Raises $25 Million in Series A to Expand Stablecoin Payments
Singapore-based stablecoin payments company dtcpay has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round, with SBI Group joining as the lead investor. The company builds payment infrastructure that allows businesses and individuals to accept, store and transact using stablecoins. The funding will support product development and expansion of its merchant network. SBI Group invested […]
September 18, 2026
FIZE Medical Raises $20 Million in Series B to Advance AI-Guided ICU Care
Israeli medtech company FIZE Medical has announced the first close of a $20 million Series B funding round, co-led by Asahi Kasei Medical and Rapha Capital Management. The funding will support the development of FIZE Optima the company’s next generation platform for AI-guided fluid management in intensive care units (ICUs). Asahi Kasei Medical which is […]
September 18, 2026
MIND Security Raises $72 Million in Series B to Expand DLP Platform
Israeli cybersecurity company MIND Security has raised $72 million in a Series B funding round led by Crosspoint Capital Partners. The latest round values the company at $300 million around three times its valuation from the previous year. Founded in 2023, MIND has now raised $112 million in total. The funding will be used to […]
September 17, 2026
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INDUSTRY Insights
Which Asian Startups Became Unicorns in 2026?
Asia has become one of the world’s biggest startup regions, with companies reaching billion-dollar valuations across artificial intelligence, fintech, robotics, semiconductors, healthcare, software and space technology. In 2026,…
By Nguyen MinhRECENT ARTICLES
Tanami Secures New Funding to Enter Qatar Market
Bahrain-based private markets investment platform Tanami has closed a new funding round with participation from tali ventures, stc Group’s corporate venture capital arm, Qatar Development Bank (QDB), UK-based 1818 Ventures, and other strategic regional investors. The funding amount was not disclosed. The company will use the capital to expand into new regional markets, including Qatar, […]
September 17, 2026
Enlight Metals Raises $1.5 Million from Exar North Group
New Delhi-based metal procurement platform Enlight Metals has raised $1.5 million from US-based investment firm Exar North Group at a valuation of $10 million. The funding will be used to expand its Agentic AI platform, strengthen technology infrastructure, acquire more customers and grow its procurement operations across new markets. What is Enlight Metals? Enlight Metals […]
September 17, 2026
Blue Dart Appoints R.S. Subramanian as Managing Director
Blue Dart Express has appointed R.S. Subramanian as its new Managing Director with his appointment set to take effect from November 30, 2026, subject to the required approvals. Subramanian will succeed Balfour Manuel who will step down from the Managing Director position on November 29, 2026. Manuel will continue to be associated with Blue Dart […]
September 17, 2026
Zendesk Appoints David Hall-Johnston as CTO for APAC
Zendesk has appointed David Hall-Johnston as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). Based in Melbourne, Hall Johnston will lead Zendesk’s regional technology strategy and work with enterprise customers to expand the use of AI across customer and employee service operations. In his new role, Hall-Johnston will focus on helping businesses adopt […]
September 17, 2026
Evatto Raises $1.02 Million in Pre-Seed Round Led by Purpose Ventures
Sydney-based event management startup Evatto has raised $1.02 million in pre-Seed funding in a round led by Perth-based Purpose Ventures. The company will use the funding for product development, international expansion, and hiring. What is Evatto? Founded in 2025 by Hailey Mason and Chris Toward, Evatto is building an AI-powered enterprise platform for managing complex […]
September 17, 2026
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