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Simplismart Secures $14 Mn to Improve AI Computing Efficiency
Bengaluru-based AI infrastructure startup Simplismart has Secures $14 million in a Series B funding round led by Dallas Venture Capital, with participation from Nvidia, Accel, Shastra VC and Micromax. The round values the four-year-old company at approximately $100 million. The company will use its technology to help businesses improve AI model performance, reduce computing costs […]
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dubdub Raises $1.3 Mn to Expand Teams and Develop Interactive Entertainment Features
dubdub, an Indian interactive entertainment startup, has raised $1.3 million in seed funding in a round co-led by 3one4 Capital, Antler and Stellaris Venture Partners. The company will use the capital to expand its product and engineering teams, introduce new interactive formats and improve personalised content recommendations. Launched in March 2026, dubdub offers a swipe-based […]
October 28, 2026
Malaysia’s PayNet Expands DuitNow QR Payments to Five Markets
Malaysia’s Payments Network Malaysia (PayNet) has expanded its DuitNow QR payment service to five international markets through a partnership with Ant International’s Alipay+ network. The expansion allows Malaysian users to make payments in China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines and Laos using supported mobile banking apps. Announced on October 28, 2026, the service is […]
October 28, 2026
Choco Up Appoints John Lim as Senior Advisor to Support Fundraising and Regional Expansion
Choco Up has appointed John Lim as senior advisor to support fundraising, strategic partnerships and regional expansion as the Singapore-based SME financing platform looks to grow its presence across Asia. Announced on October 28, 2026, the appointment will see Lim advise Choco Up’s leadership team and help strengthen relationships with venture capital firms, family offices, […]
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Wealthsimple Closes $302 Million Led by GIC at $9.8 Billion Valuation
Wealthsimple, a Canadian financial services company, has agreed to raise up to C$425 million ($302 million) in an equity round led by Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC. The funding values the company at C$13.8 billion ($9.8 billion), marking an increase from its previous valuation of C$10 billion in October 2025. The round includes C$300 million […]
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Singapore-based proptech startup Rently has secured a $12 million growth credit facility from January Capital to expand its rental payment services across Singapore, Hong Kong, the UAE and new markets. The funding will help the company finance more rental transactions, acquire customers and strengthen its existing services. Founded by Tarik Stafford, Dominic Schacher, Siebren Khamphorst […]
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Madica Secures $6 Mn from Flourish Ventures to Invest in 30 African Startups
Madica has secured an additional $6 million commitment from Flourish Ventures to extend its pre-seed investment programme by three years. The programme plans to invest in 25–30 more early-stage startups across Africa and expand its hands-on support for founders. Launched in 2022, Madica is a sector-agnostic investment programme that supports African entrepreneurs who have limited […]
October 28, 2026
Traveloka Partners With ETG to Expand Global Hotel Supply
Traveloka has partnered with Emerging Travel Group (ETG) to expand hotel availability on its platform and provide customers with more accommodation options across international destinations. The partnership will also allow ETG to expand its accommodation supply in Southeast Asia. Under the agreement, Traveloka will access ETG’s hotel inventory across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, […]
October 27, 2026
Cent Raises $15 Mn to Expand Preventive Healthcare Technology
Cent, an India-based preventive healthcare startup, has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Blume Ventures and South Park Commons. The company will use the funding to strengthen its medical hardware, artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and clinical research. The funding announcement, made on October 27, 2026, also comes alongside Cent’s acquisition […]
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Troovy Closes $11.1 Mn to Expand Clean-Label Snacking Business
Troovy has Closes $11.1 million in a Series B funding round to expand its clean-label food and snacking business for children and families. The round was led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from Sharrp Ventures and other investors. The Gurugram-based startup plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen research and development (R&D), expand manufacturing […]
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