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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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Alive App Closes $1 Million to Expand Experience Supply
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Erad Secures $22 Mn Series A to Expand SME Financing Across the GCC
Saudi Arabia-based fintech erad has raised $22 million in Series A funding to expand its SME financing business across the GCC. The round was led by MEVP with participation from new investors including 500 Global, Saudi Venture Capital (SVC), S60 Ventures, ANB Capital, Conjunction Capital and Araya Ventures. Existing investors, including Khwarizmi Ventures, Nuwa Capital, […]
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Igloo Revenue Rises 46% to $63M as Singapore Insurtech Expands
Singapore-based insurtech company Igloo reported revenue of S$80.9 million (US$63.3 million) for 2025 up 45.9% from the previous year. The growth was driven by the company’s expansion of embedded insurance services across Southeast Asia. Igloo provides digital insurance technology that allows businesses to offer insurance through their existing platforms. Its solutions are used across e-commerce, […]
September 28, 2026
Temasek Acquires 9% Stake in Italy’s FSI to Expand Mid-Market Investments
Singapore-based investment company Temasek has acquired a 9% minority stake in the management company of Italian growth equity investor FSI, strengthening its long-term partnership with the firm and expanding its exposure to Italy’s mid-market businesses. Temasek will also commit additional capital to FSI’s future funds. FSI manages approximately $5.69 billion in assets. Temasek Deepens Investment […]
September 28, 2026
Xiaomi-Backed Amicro Eyes $100 Million Hong Kong IPO
Zhuhai Amicro Technology, a Xiaomi-backed robotics chipmaker, is preparing for a Hong Kong IPO that could raise more than US$100 million. The company has cleared the listing hearing and may begin premarketing as early as this week, according to people familiar with the matter. Amicro Clears Hong Kong Listing Hearing Amicro passed its listing hearing […]
September 28, 2026
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VinFast vs BYD: Which EV Brand Is Bigger? Business & Growth Compared
The global electric vehicle market is becoming more competitive as automakers expand beyond their home markets. Among the companies attracting attention are Vietnam-based VinFast and China-based BYD. Both…
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Nexcera Raises $15Mn to Advance Eye-Drop Treatment for Wet Macular Degeneration
South Korean biotech company Nexcera has raised $15 million (KRW 22 billion) in a Series B funding round to advance the U.S. clinical development of its eye-drop treatment for wet macular degeneration. Woori Venture Partners, an existing investor, participated as the anchor investor. Existing backers KB Investment and BMI Korea also joined the round, along […]
September 28, 2026
Amaani Raises $5 Million to Expand AÏZA Across the GCC
Dubai-based beauty and wellness company Amaani has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by BECO Capital to expand its consumer beauty brand AÏZA across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. The round also saw participation from Homegrown Ventures and Peak XV’s Surge. With the latest investment, Amaani’s total funding has reached […]
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MyRx Raises Seed Funding Led by SteerX VC to Expand Healthcare Network
MyRx Raises Seed Funding Led by SteerX VC to Expand Healthcare Network Hyderabad-based healthcare infrastructure company MyRx has raised an undisclosed amount in a seed funding round led by SteerX VC. The company will use the fresh capital to expand its doctor network strengthen its healthcare technology and develop its digital clinic model. What is […]
September 25, 2026
GalaxEye Secures $6.67Mn TDB Support to Advance Indigenous OptoSAR Satellite Technology
GalaxEye Space Solutions has secured ₹63.84 (US$6.67Mn ) crore in financial support from the Technology Development Board (TDB) to advance the development and deployment of its indigenous OptoSAR satellite technology. The Bengaluru-based space technology company will use the support to develop a multisensor Earth observation satellite that combines Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with electro optical […]
September 25, 2026
Rio Health Raises $4.5 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Dark Store Network
Rio Health has raised $4.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Version One Ventures to expand its dark store network across Delhi-NCR and strengthen its healthcare delivery technology. Delhi-NCR-based healthcare quick commerce platform Rio Health has raised $4.5 million (around ₹43.08 crore) in an all equity pre-Series A funding round led by […]
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