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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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Seitec Raises $2.85 million Seed Funding to Expand Military Seismic Sensing Technology in the US
Seitec, an Australia-based company from Canberra, has raised A$4 million (US$2.85 million) in Seed funding. The company develops software-based seismic sensing systems designed for military use. The funding round has completed its first close at A$4 million, with another A$1 million still available. Investors include Beaten Zone Venture Partners, Activate Capital, and UNSW. Seitec will […]
August 20, 2026
Peeko Raises $7 Million Series A to Expand Babycare Quick Commerce Across Bengaluru
Bengaluru-based babycare quick-commerce startup Peeko has raised $7 million (around Rs 67.4 crore) in a Series A funding round. The funding round was led by Chiratae Ventures. Existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners and several angel investors also participated. Peeko plans to use the new funding to expand its services across Bengaluru and reach more customers […]
August 20, 2026
HeyBreez Raises $2.5 Million Seed Funding to Scale Enterprise Voice AI
HeyBreez, a company that provides infrastructure for enterprise voice AI, has raised $2.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round. The round was led by Lunara Partners, an investment firm focused mainly on technology and technology-enabled businesses in the MENA region. Jabbar Group, DASH Ventures, along with several startup founders and strategic angel investors, also […]
August 20, 2026
CtrlS Datacenters Raises $26 million From Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Reddy Vanga
CtrlS Datacenters, a hyperscale data centre company, has raised ₹250 crore (around US$26 million) from investor and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath and entrepreneur Sreeram Reddy Vanga. Nikhil Kamath invested ₹200 crore, while Sreeram Reddy Vanga invested ₹50 crore in the company. CtrlS will use the new funding to expand its infrastructure and increase its data […]
August 19, 2026
Munich Re to Acquire At-Bay for $575M to Strengthen Cyber Insurance and Security
Munich Re has agreed to acquire At-Bay, an insurtech company founded in Israel that combines cyber insurance with cybersecurity services. The deal values At-Bay at around $575 million. The acquisition shows how the insurance industry is increasingly moving beyond simply covering cyber losses. Insurers are now looking to help businesses prevent cyberattacks and reduce risks […]
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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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Saudi EdTech AILA Raises $3 Million to Expand AI-Powered Personalized Learning
AILA, a Saudi Arabia-based EdTech company, has raised US$3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The company uses AI to provide students with more personalized learning support. The funding round was led by Rua Growth Fund, with participation from Jo Academy, 500 Global, Bunat VC and Fikr Ventures. Jo Academy also joined as a […]
August 19, 2026
Butterfly Learnings Raises $6.7 Million to Expand Child Behavioural Health Services in India
Butterfly Learnings, a Mumbai-based startup focused on children’s behavioural health, has raised ₹65 crore (around US$6.7 million) in a Pre-Series B funding round. The funding round was led by Inflexor Ventures. Existing investors, including Enzia Ventures, Insitor Impact Asia Fund and IIMA Ventures, also participated. Butterfly Learnings plans to use the new funding to expand […]
August 19, 2026
SNP Appoints Neeraj Athalye as Managing Director for India to Drive AI and SAP Growth
SNP SE, a company that provides software for digital transformation, data migration and data management in SAP environments, has appointed Neeraj Athalye as Managing Director for India. He will be based in Mumbai. In his new role, Athalye will lead SNP’s growth in India and help businesses build a strong data foundation for AI. He […]
August 19, 2026
Iraq E-Commerce Startup Rozenama Raises $150K to Expand Merchant Platform
Iraq-based e-commerce startup Rozenama has raised US$150,000 in a pre-Seed funding round from Iraqi entrepreneur and Aljasmi Perfumes CEO Mohammed Haider. Founded in Baghdad in 2022 by Abbas Muhil and Mohammed Fawzi, Rozenama provides an online platform designed to help Iraqi merchants sell and manage their businesses online. The platform supports local delivery services and […]
August 19, 2026
UAE TaxTech Startup Tax Star Raises $1.75 Million to Support E-Invoicing Rollout
Tax Star, a UAE-based tax software company, has raised US$1.75 million in a seed funding round. The company is known for using AI to help businesses manage corporate tax and compliance requirements. The funding was mainly backed by angel investors. The investment comes at an important time for Tax Star. The company has become a […]
August 19, 2026
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