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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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100×100 Raises $100M Fund II to Back 50 New Climate Companies in India and Southeast Asia
Singapore-based climate venture builder and investment firm 100×100 has launched its second investment fund, Fund II, with a target size of US$100 million. The company, founded by the team behind Wavemaker Impact, plans to use the new fund to create and grow 50 more climate-focused startups. These companies will work on solving some of the […]
June 17, 2026
BigBasket CEO Hari Menon Steps Down, Amit Nanda Named New CEO
Hari Menon, cofounder of Tata-owned quick commerce company BigBasket, has stepped down from his role as CEO. The company has appointed Amit Nanda as its new CEO. Nanda previously spent more than 10 years working at Amazon India. Although Hari Menon is leaving the CEO position, he and cofounder Vipul Parekh will continue to serve […]
June 17, 2026
Healthtech startup Everlab Raises $45.9 Mn in Series A Round
Australian healthtech startup Everlab has raised AU$65 million (US$45.9 million) in a Series A funding round. The round was oversubscribed, meaning investor demand was higher than the amount the company planned to raise. The funding was led by Airtree Ventures from Australia. Other investors included Plural from Europe, existing investors Left Lane Capital and b2venture, […]
June 17, 2026
Flyweel Raises $1.7 Mn in Pre-seed Round led by Ten13
Brisbane-based fintech startup Flyweel has raised AU$2.41 million (US$1.7 million) in a pre-seed funding round. The company is building a platform that helps businesses manage and finance their digital advertising expenses. The funding round was led by Ten13. Other investors in the round included Antler, QIC, and angel investor Koen Köppen, who is the CEO […]
June 17, 2026
Wealth Management Startup CREST Raises $3.1 Mn in Pre-seed Round
Mumbai-based wealth management startup CREST has raised US$3.1 million (around ₹29.3 crore) in a pre-seed funding round. The funding round was led by Atrium Ventures, BEENEXT, DeVC, Sparrow, Shastra VC, Warmup Ventures, and 91ventures. More than 40 angel investors also participated, including Amit Ranjan, Chirag Taneja, Revant Bhate, and Shantanu Deshpande. CREST plans to use […]
June 17, 2026
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INDUSTRY Insights
How Do Productivity and Infrastructure Support Economic Growth?
Economic growth is an important sign of a country’s progress and development. It occurs when a country produces more goods and services over time. As the economy grows,…
By Yan liRECENT ARTICLES
Kimba Raises $6.5 Mn in Seed Round led by Selva Ventures
Kimba has raised a total of US$6.5 million in Seed funding. The investment round was led by Selva Ventures, with participation from investors including Resolute Ventures, Able Partners, Barrel Ventures, Palette Ventures, Supermoon Capital, Air Ventures, Beyond 22, and Fresh Fund. The company raised the money in two stages. It first secured $1.1 million in […]
June 17, 2026
Limitless Labs Raises $20 Mn in Series A Round
Limitless Labs, a company that develops AI software for precision manufacturing, has raised US$20 million in a Series A funding round. The company will use the new investment to improve its Physical AI Foundation Model and expand the use of its technology in aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries. The funding round was co-led by […]
June 17, 2026
CNTXT AI Raises $60 Mn in Series A Round led by AI71
CNTXT AI is a UAE-based company that has raised US$60 million in a Series A funding round. The round was jointly led by AI71, an Abu Dhabi-based AI company, and BlueFive Capital, a global investment firm from the GCC region. CNTXT AI plans to use this funding to improve its products, expand into new international […]
June 17, 2026
TruNativ Raises $30 Mn in Series B Round
Clean-label nutrition brand TruNativ has raised US$30 million (around ₹290 crore) in a Series B funding round led by US-based investor OrbiMed. The round includes both fresh investment in the company and the sale of shares by some early investors. The company plans to use the funding to expand its distribution network, grow its product […]
June 16, 2026
Beltone partners with Telda to boost digital investing in Egypt
Beltone Asset Management, a part of Beltone Holding, has partnered with fintech company Telda to make investing easier for users in Egypt. Through this partnership, Telda users can invest directly in Beltone’s mutual funds and other investment products using the Telda app. The whole process is fully digital and made simple for users. Users will […]
June 16, 2026
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