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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…
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Apate.AI Raises US$8.15 Mn to Use AI Agents Against Global Fraud Networks
Australian cybersecurity startup Apate.AI has raised US$8.15 million (A$11.4 million) in Seed funding. The round was led by Lobby Capital, with additional investment from OIF Ventures, Investible, Concept Ventures and Baobab Ventures. Apate.AI builds AI agents that behave like real cyber attackers. These AI agents enter fraud networks to study how scammers operate and identify […]
August 31, 2026
KuCoin Partners With FinChain to Add FUSD as Collateral for Institutional Trading
KuCoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with FinChain to add FUSD to its RWA Collateral Mirroring Solution (RCMS). FUSD is a yield-generating asset that can now be connected through approved custody services and used as collateral on KuCoin. With this system, eligible users do not need to sell their FUSD or transfer it directly […]
August 31, 2026
Satvacart Shuts Down After 12 Years as E-Grocery Startup Ends Operations
Gurugram-based Satvacart, which started its journey in 2014 has shut down after 12 years of operations. The company began with milk subscriptions and later moved into online grocery delivery. It focused on steady growth and profitability and had reported turning profitable in 2019. Satvacart stopped its operations on August 28, 2026, and the team was […]
August 31, 2026
Meta India and Southeast Asia Head Sandhya Devanathan Joins OpenAI as Regional VP
Meta’s Vice President and Head of India and Southeast Asia, Sandhya Devanathan, is leaving the company after more than 10 years. She will join OpenAI as Vice President for Southeast Asia and Australia. At OpenAI, Devanathan will lead the company’s work across the region. Her responsibilities will include growing its consumer business, increasing enterprise adoption, […]
August 29, 2026
Cybersecurity Startup Echo Acquires Minimus Assets in Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Cybersecurity company Echo has acquired the technology and other assets of Minimus in an all-cash deal. The deal is estimated to be worth a few million dollars. As part of the deal, Echo will take over the technology Minimus developed and its customer relationships. Minimus’s clients include Blackstone, RBS, SentinelOne, and several other Fortune 500 […]
August 28, 2026
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Best Chinese Electric Cars in 2026: Top 10 EVs Worth Buying
Chinese electric cars have gone from being overlooked to becoming some of the most talked-about vehicles on the road. A few years ago, many buyers were hesitant about…
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Biryani Bees Raises $1 Mn to Expand Across Tier 2 Cities in India
Biryani Bees, a biryani and Indian meals brand incubated by Wolfpack Labs, has raised $1 million in funding from the Vivek Oberoi Family Office. The company currently operates three outlets in Uttar Pradesh. The new funding will help Biryani Bees expand its presence in more cities. Biryani Bees plans to grow to 10 outlets across […]
August 27, 2026
Milkground Partners with DKSH to Bring Chinese Cheese Brand to Hong Kong
Milkground, one of China’s leading cheese brands, has announced a new partnership with DKSH. The partnership will bring a wide range of Milkground’s cheese products to consumers in Hong Kong. The partnership was announced at a press conference attended by Milkground President Kuai Yulong and DKSH Vice President for FMCG, Greater China, Hugo Reyes, along […]
August 27, 2026
InstaAstro Raises $12 Mn to Expand AI-Powered Spiritual Wellness Platform Globally
Gurugram-based digital spiritual wellness platform InstaAstro has raised US$12 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Singularity AMC and Artha Venture Fund, with additional investment from the company’s founders. InstaAstro will use the new funding to expand into more regional and international markets. The company also plans to improve its AI-powered products. […]
August 27, 2026
Runable Raises $21 Mn to Expand AI Platform for Small Businesses
Runable, a Bengaluru-based AI agent platform for small businesses, has raised US$21 million in Series A funding. The funding round was co-led by Susquehanna Venture Capital and Nexus Venture Partners, with continued support from Together Fund and Array VC. Runable will use the new funding to improve its AI-powered business tools, expand Runable Academy, and […]
August 27, 2026
Oro Raises $3 Mn to Expand AI-Powered DeFi Platform Globally
Oro, a financial AI platform, has raised US$3 million in a strategic funding round. The round was co-led by MH Ventures and Mapleblock Capital. Other investors included M2M Capital, Archer Capital and X21 Digital. Existing investors Disrupt.com and ZIGLabs also provided additional funding. With this new investment, Oro has raised $4 million in total. Oro […]
August 27, 2026
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