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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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Dela Raises $1 Mn to Help Prevent Marketplace Scams
Sydney-based payments startup Dela has raised just over $1 million in funding to help prevent scams in second-hand marketplace transactions. The funding came from an unnamed private investor and will be used to further develop Dela’s product. Van der Velde came up with the idea after she was scammed while selling her own laptop. That […]
September 9, 2026
Ajit Mohan to Step Down as Snap’s Chief Business Officer
Ajit Mohan, the former head of Meta India and CEO of Hotstar, is stepping down as Chief Business Officer (CBO) of Snapchat parent Snap after four years with the company. Mohan’s departure is expected to take effect on December 31, 2026. He said he is leaving for personal reasons and plans to spend more time […]
September 9, 2026
Whatfix Appoints Co-Founder Vara Kumar as New CEO
Whatfix has appointed co-founder Vara Kumar as its new chief executive officer effective immediately. He takes over following the death of co-founder and CEO Khadim Batti on September 1. Kumar co-founded Whatfix with Batti in 2014 and has been closely involved in the company’s product and research work. In his new role as CEO, he […]
September 9, 2026
Cylake Raises $245 Mn to Build AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform
Israeli cybersecurity startup Cylake has raised $245 million through a convertible bond round. The funding was backed by Lightspeed Venture Partners, Picture Capital, and Redpoint Ventures. With this latest round, Cylake’s total funding has reached $290 million. The company previously raised $45 million in a seed round led by Greylock Ventures in March 2026. The […]
September 9, 2026
Keep Converting Raises $2 Mn to Boost AI-Powered E-commerce Conversions
Keep Converting, an AI-powered platform for e-commerce businesses, has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Nuwa Capital and COTU Ventures. The company has now officially launched after operating in stealth mode. The platform helps online stores turn more website visitors into customers. Keep Converting says its technology has delivered an […]
September 9, 2026
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INDUSTRY Insights
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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Circle to Acquire Tazapay to Expand Cross-Border Payments
Circle Internet Group has signed an agreement to acquire Tazapay a Singapore-based company that provides cross-border payment infrastructure for businesses. The deal is expected to close in 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions, including approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Tazapay processes more than $25 billion in annualized payment volume and […]
September 8, 2026
Iztri Raises $1.1 Mn in Seed Round to Expand Its Fabric Care Products
Bengaluru-based fabric care startup Iztri has raised ₹10 crore (around $1.1 million) in a seed funding round led by All In Capital and Suashish Group. The round was also backed by investors including Anupam Mittal, Kunal Shah, Tanmay Bhat, Gaurav Munjal, Roman Saini and Abhishek Goyal. The JK Tyre family office, Shadowfax founders Abhishek Bansal […]
September 8, 2026
Gaia Raises $1.5 Million to Build Secure AI Solutions for Enterprises
Saudi Arabia-based enterprise AI startup Gaia has raised US$1.5 million in pre-seed funding in a round led by SEEDRA Ventures. The startup is developing a sovereign AI platform that helps organizations search and work with their internal data while keeping sensitive information within their own environment. Gaia plans to use the funding to develop its […]
September 8, 2026
Fundly.ai Secures $4 Mn to Expand Digital Commerce and Credit Services
Mumbai-based pharma distribution startup Fundly.ai has raised $4 million in a new funding round led by existing investors Accel and Multiply Ventures. The round was also backed by former RBL Bank executive director Rajeev Ahuja and other angel investors. Along with the equity funding, the company has raised around $0.9 million in venture debt. Fundly.ai […]
September 8, 2026
iFAST Hong Kong Teams Up with J.P. Morgan to Enhance Wealth Management Solutions
iFAST Financial (HK) Ltd, the Hong Kong unit of iFAST Corporation, has expanded its investment portfolio offerings by launching two new Discretionary Portfolio Management Solutions (DPMS) with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM). The two portfolios became available to wealth advisers and their clients in August 2026. The new portfolios are designed to give advisers more […]
September 8, 2026
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