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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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Elevate Education Raises $17.7 Mn in Series D Round
Higher education startup Elevate Education, formerly known as Sunstone, has raised Rs 170 crore (US$17.7 million) in a Series D funding round led by WestBridge Capital. The company will use the new funding to improve its technology and AI capabilities, expand its network of partner colleges, and help students achieve better learning, job placements, and […]
July 8, 2026
FINN Partners Acquires Sydney Agency Honner
Global marketing and communications firm FINN Partners has acquired Honner, a Sydney-based agency with 25 employees that specializes in financial services and corporate communications. The acquisition gives FINN Partners its first presence in Australia and strengthens its business in one of the world’s fastest-growing investment markets. With new offices in Sydney and Melbourne, FINN now […]
July 8, 2026
Alta Raises $25 Mn Series A Round led by IN Venture
Israeli startup Alta, which develops an AI agent platform for marketing, sales, and business development teams, has raised US$25 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by IN Venture, the investment arm of Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo Corporation. The round also included investments from Mindset Ventures, Skywell Capital, Leumitech77, and existing investors Entrée […]
July 8, 2026
Doodhvale Farms Secures $1 Mn Round from Atomic Capital
Doodhvale Farms, a company that delivers milk and daily essentials directly to customers, has raised an additional US$1 million from its existing lead investor, Atomic Capital Fund I. The company will use the new funding to expand into new markets, strengthen its presence in existing locations, and develop new products. Doodhvale Farms will also invest […]
July 8, 2026
Alchemic Raises $262K in Pre-Seed Round led by AJVC
AI startup Alchemic has raised Rs 2.5 crore (US$262,000) in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by AJVC, with participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh funding will be used to improve the company’s AI platform and develop new features. Alchemic will also use the investment to expand its engineering and […]
July 8, 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,…
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Workday Appoints John Lombard as President for APAC
Workday has appointed John Lombard as its new President for Asia Pacific (APAC). The company aims to strengthen its leadership in the region and speed up the growth of its AI-powered HR, finance, and IT platform across key APAC markets. John Lombard has more than 30 years of experience in the technology and consulting industry. […]
July 8, 2026
Tangos AI Raises $20 Mn in Seed Round led by Red Dot Capital Partners
Israeli startup Tangos AI has raised US$20 million in Seed funding. The investment round was led by Red Dot Capital Partners. The company has built an AI-powered platform that helps banks and financial institutions investigate financial crimes such as fraud and money laundering faster and more accurately. The funding round also included investments from Leaders […]
July 8, 2026
Mowito Raises $3 Mn in Pre-Seed Round led by Version One Ventures
Physical AI startup Mowito has raised US$3 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Version One Ventures. The funding round also included investments from All In Capital, Unisol, iSeed, and angel investors including Soumith Chintala, Adarsh Kulkarni, Ashish Kulkarni, and Vaibhav Domkundwar. Mowito will use the new funding to expand its business in the […]
July 7, 2026
Saudi Edtech Firm Noon Academy Acquires Almakhfi
Saudi edtech company Noon Academy has acquired Almakhfi, a digital platform that helps students prepare for the Qudurat and Tahsili exams. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening Noon Academy’s AI-powered learning platform and expanding its services for students across Saudi Arabia. The deal comes shortly after Noon Academy raised SAR 153 million ($40.8 million) in […]
July 7, 2026
Turkcell CEO Ali Taha Koç Appoints Chair of GSMA Technology Group
Turkcell CEO Dr. Ali Taha Koç has been appointed as the Chair of the GSMA Technology Group, which is part of the GSMA, the global organization representing more than 1,000 mobile operators and technology companies. Dr. Koç is already a member of the GSMA Board. In his new role, he will lead all GSMA Technology […]
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