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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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GMNSM Raises $2 Mn to Expand Martial Arts Academies Across GCC and Europe
Dubai-based martial arts and holistic education company GMNSM has raised US$2 million in funding. The investment came from VEYRA Capital, along with a private investor. VEYRA Capital has invested in companies such as Dwelly, ZINIT and DVC. GMNSM plans to use the new funding to open its first jiu-jitsu academy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The […]
August 27, 2026
Pet Care Startup Scooby’s Club Raises $250K to Expand Dog Daycare Services
Bengaluru-based pet care startup Scooby’s Club has raised US$250,000 in a pre-Seed funding round led by TDV Partners. The company provides premium dog daycare and boarding services in residential neighbourhoods, making pet care more convenient for dog owners. Scooby’s Club will use the new funding to expand across Bengaluru, hire and train canine coaches, and […]
August 26, 2026
Swvl Raises $13 Mn to Expand Its Mobility Business in the US
Swvl, a technology company that provides mobility solutions for businesses and governments, has announced a US$13 million private investment. The investment is led by Coefficient LP, a US-based investment firm backed by Egypt’s Sawiris family. Coefficient will invest $10 million, while an existing Swvl investor will add another $3 million. After the deal closes, Coefficient […]
August 26, 2026
Pay.com.au Raises $28 Million to Launch PayRewards in the US
Australian business payments and rewards platform Pay.com.au has raised US$28 million (A$39 million) in a Series E funding round. The company will use the new funding to launch its business in the US under the PayRewards brand. The latest funding brings Pay.com.au’s total capital raised to US$70 million. The round included new and existing investors, […]
August 26, 2026
Bengaluru AI Startup Ringg Raises $10 Mn to Expand Enterprise Voice AI
Bengaluru-based AI startup Ringg has raised US$10 million in an extended Series A funding round. The round was led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Arkam Ventures and Capital 2b. Ringg will use the new funding to improve its AI platform and expand its voice, WhatsApp and browser-based AI agents. The company also plans […]
August 26, 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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Singapore Deep-Tech Startup Bioactivx Raises $3 Mn to Advance Wound-Care Technology
Singapore-based deep-tech startup Bioactivx has raised US$3 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Martin Krupp, Managing Director of Swiss family office ContInvest, and Cocoon Capital, with support from new and existing investors. The funding will help Bioactivx develop and bring its Bioactiv® Matrix wound-care technology to the market faster. […]
August 26, 2026
UAE AI Startup Stellaria Raises $6.8 Million in Seed Funding
UAE-based AI and geospatial intelligence company Stellaria has raised US$6.8 million in a Seed funding round. The round was backed by a group of angel investors and values the company at US$114.4 million Stellaria will use the new funding to grow its AI platform, expand its technology and team, and speed up the launch of […]
August 26, 2026
Alice Raises $140 Million to Expand Its AI and Risk Technology
Alice has raised $140 million in a new funding round. The round was led by Apax Digital, with support from several new and existing investors. The investors include Samsung, SentinelOne, Maj Invest, MoreTech, Phoenix Insurance, Norwest, CRV, Vintage, Grove, and Highland Europe. The new funding will help Alice support its future growth and expansion. The […]
August 26, 2026
Airbound Raises $37 Mn to Build Autonomous Aircraft for Cargo and Passengers
Bengaluru-based aerospace startup Airbound has raised US$37 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Greenoaks, with participation from DoorDash, Lachy Groom, Lightspeed and Humba Ventures. Airbound will use the new funding to support engineering, large-scale manufacturing and market expansion as it develops autonomous aircraft for cargo and passenger transportation. “We believe […]
August 25, 2026
Saudi Startup Raff Raises $1.7 Mn Pre-Seed to Expand Consumer Brands Into Retail
Raff, a Saudi-based technology company, has raised $1.7 million in pre-Seed funding. The company helps consumer brands manage distribution and inventory by connecting them directly with retailers. The funding round was led by Vision Ventures, with participation from 500 Global, Palm VC, Oqal Group and Salman Butt, co-founder of Salla, among other investors. Raff will […]
August 25, 2026
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