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Fasset, an AI-powered stablecoin neobanking platform, has raised US$68 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by SBI Group and follows the company’s $51 million Series B funding round earlier this year. Fasset will use the new funding to expand Own Network, its regulated financial network. The network […]
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WATER, a Hyderabad-based Physical AI startup, has raised US$2.5 million in seed funding in a round led by Endiya Partners. The round also included investment from Pullela Gopichand, Darwinbox co-founder Rohit Chennamaneni, Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy and other angel investors. The company will use the new funding to test and improve its technology and expand […]
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Chocolate Finance Launches Business Accounts in Singapore With Up to 1.5% Returns on Idle Cash
Chocolate Finance has launched Chocolate Business Accounts in Singapore. The new service is designed to help businesses earn better returns on their unused cash. Businesses can earn up to 1.5% annual returns on their idle cash. There are no lock-in periods or withdrawal penalties, allowing companies to access their money when they need it. Founder […]
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ESR Appoints Dalmar Sheikh as CEO of Data Centres to Drive Asia-Pacific Growth
ESR has appointed Dalmar Sheikh as the Chief Executive Officer of ESR Data Centres. He will officially take on the role on 1 September 2026. Based in Singapore, Dalmar will lead ESR’s data centre business. He will be responsible for the company’s strategy, business performance, and future growth. Dalmar will oversee the continued expansion of […]
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Bower Raises $2 Mn Pre-Seed to Build AI-Powered Operating System for Research Labs
Gold Coast-based Bower has raised $2 million in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Brisbane-based TEN13, with participation from Admiralty Capital Group and Edale Capital. The round also included angel investors such as Yu Liu, Dean Kelly, Harry Uffindell, and Emma Ferrier, along with strategic advisor Bernhard Hans Weigl. Bower is building an operating […]
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Noida-based Bruno Milano, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) watch brand, has raised Rs 7.5 crore (US$7.83 million) in funding. The round was led by Sauce VC. The funding round also included Titan Capital and angel investors such as Arjun Purkayastha, Roman Saini, co-founder of Unacademy, and Kitty Agarwal, partner at Info Edge Ventures. Bruno Milano plans to […]
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New Zealand marine startup Vessev has raised A$27 million(US$19 million) in Series A funding. The company is using the new investment to support its expansion into Australia and the US. The funding round was led by Blackbird, an Australian venture capital firm. GD1 and Rypples also joined the round, along with existing investors including K1W1, […]
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XSquare Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Expand B2B Payments Platform in the GCC
XSquare, a B2B payments company working with Mastercard, has successfully raised funding in its Pre-Seed round. The round was led by Raed Ventures, with participation from AngelSpark, 500 Global, and Oraseya Capital, a Dubai government-backed venture fund. XSquare is building a payment platform designed specifically for businesses. It brings different payment methods and providers together […]
August 21, 2026
Seitec Raises $2.85 million Seed Funding to Expand Military Seismic Sensing Technology in the US
Seitec, an Australia-based company from Canberra, has raised A$4 million (US$2.85 million) in Seed funding. The company develops software-based seismic sensing systems designed for military use. The funding round has completed its first close at A$4 million, with another A$1 million still available. Investors include Beaten Zone Venture Partners, Activate Capital, and UNSW. Seitec will […]
August 20, 2026
Peeko Raises $7 Million Series A to Expand Babycare Quick Commerce Across Bengaluru
Bengaluru-based babycare quick-commerce startup Peeko has raised $7 million (around Rs 67.4 crore) in a Series A funding round. The funding round was led by Chiratae Ventures. Existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners and several angel investors also participated. Peeko plans to use the new funding to expand its services across Bengaluru and reach more customers […]
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