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India
Edtech Startup ProLearn Raises $3.15 million in Pre-seed Round

Bengaluru-based edtech startup ProLearn has raised ₹30 crore (US$3.15 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by BEENEXT. The round also included participation from Eximius Ventures, Antler, and several angel investors. The new funding will help ProLearn improve its AI and reasoning systems, build more curriculum-based learning content, and hire skilled people in AI, product, […]

June 2, 2026
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India
Aquapulse Raises $4.7 Million in Round led by NABVENTURES

Shrimp farming and seafood export startup Aquapulse has raised Rs 45 crore(US$4.73 million) in a funding round led by NABVENTURES through its AgriSURE Fund. The company will use the funds to improve farming technology and disease management systems, expand its network of shrimp farmers in eastern India, increase processing and export capacity, and strengthen its […]

June 2, 2026
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Singapore
FPT and Sembcorp Partner to Drive AI and Sustainable Growth in APAC

Global technology company FPT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sembcorp Development, a subsidiary of Sembcorp Industries to explore partnership opportunities across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Under the agreement, the two companies will look at working together in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, data center development, renewable energy, and sustainable […]

June 2, 2026
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Australia
Nardo Raises $716K in Pre-seed Round

Australian sports technology startup Nardo has raised AU$1 million (US$716,000) in a pre-seed funding round. Former Australian football star Tim Cahill invested in the company and has also joined Nardo as a strategic partner. Nardo helps amateur sports clubs manage team uniforms and apparel through a digital platform, making the process faster and easier. The […]

June 2, 2026
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Australia
Google and Telstra Team Up to Improve Australia’s Digital Network

Google and Telstra have announced a new partnership to improve digital infrastructure across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. By combining their expertise in network infrastructure the two companies aim to provide faster, more reliable, secure, and resilient internet connectivity for Australians. The partnership was announced by Bikash Koley, Vice President of Global Infrastructure at Google, […]

June 2, 2026
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RECENT ARTICLES

Japan
I.W.G Raises $1.8 million in Pre-Series A Round

Tokyo-based healthtech startup I.W.G Inc. has raised US$1.8 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Golden Gate Ventures. Other investors included Antler and several individual backers, including radiologist and entrepreneur Dr. Toshihiko Sato. The company will use the new funding to expand its AI-powered platform, which helps hospitals share and manage medical data […]

June 2, 2026
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Singapore
UnionPay and STB Team Up Again to Make Payments Easier for Visitors

UnionPay International (UPI) and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have renewed their partnership to promote tourism in Singapore and improve payment services for international travelers. Together, they will run marketing campaigns, work with local merchants, and introduce cross-border payment solutions to make travel and spending in Singapore easier and more convenient for visitors. The renewed […]

June 2, 2026
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Philippines
PNB Partners With Green GSM to Help Expand Electric Vehicle Services

Green GSM Philippines and Philippine National Bank (PNB) have signed a strategic partnership to provide financial and digital banking services that will support Green GSM’s electric ride-hailing business in the Philippines. This partnership is an important step in Green GSM’s plan to strengthen the infrastructure behind its all-electric transportation model. As the company expands into […]

June 2, 2026
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India
MediElaj Raises $100K From Friends and Family

Healthcare app and smart diagnostic kiosk MediElaj has raised around US$100,000 from friends and family. In addition, the founders have invested nearly US$500,000 of their own money to build the company’s technology platform, AI-powered healthcare system, kiosk network, and to run daily operations. Debjit Patra, Founder & Chairman, said, “We envision MediElaj becoming one of […]

June 2, 2026
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India
Scripbox Acquires Wealth Management Platform Bluechip Capital

Bengaluru-based wealth management startup Scripbox has acquired Bluechip Capital, a wealth management firm based in New Delhi, the company announced on Monday. The acquisition will help Scripbox expand its customer base, while Bluechip Capital’s clients will gain access to Scripbox’s digital wealth management platform and services. The company did not disclose the financial terms of […]

June 1, 2026
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