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Arbe Robotics, a company that develops ultra-high-resolution radar technology, has appointed Assaf Pereg, CPA, as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Assaf Pereg will officially take on the role from August 30, 2026. He will replace Karine Pinto-Flomenboim, who is leaving the company. Assaf Pereg has nearly 20 years of experience in financial leadership, working […]
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Bengaluru-Based HomeRun Secures $12 Mn to Scale 60-Minute Building Material Delivery
HomeRun, a construction materials quick-commerce startup based in Bengaluru, has raised US$12 million in a Series A+ funding round. The funding round was led by Nexus Venture Partners. Existing investors Sorin Investments, Titan Capital, Sparrow Capital, and Consumer Collective by Atrium also participated. HomeRun will use the new funding to expand its business into new […]
August 6, 2026
Infor Appoints Yuka Kanemitsu as President of Infor Japan to Drive AI and Cloud Growth
Infor, a company that provides industry-specific cloud software, has appointed Yuka Kanemitsu as the President and Representative Director of Infor Japan. In her new role, Yuka Kanemitsu will oversee Infor’s business strategy and daily operations across Japan. She will work to improve customer success, build stronger partnerships, and drive business growth in Japan, one of […]
August 6, 2026
Acrab Raises $130 Mn Series B to Scale Next-Generation AI Computing Platform
Acrab has raised US$130 million in a Series B funding round. The company received continued support from existing investors Vertex Ventures SEA & India and Vertex Growth, along with new institutional investors from Europe and Southeast Asia. With this latest investment, Acrab has now raised more than US$350 million in total funding. The company also […]
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Macnica Acquires Majority Stake in Orangeleaf Consulting to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Orangeleaf Consulting Holdings (OLC), a Singapore-registered and Malaysian-founded digital transformation and enterprise software consulting company, has announced that Macnica Inc. has acquired a majority stake in the business. The companies did not disclose the financial details of the deal. Orangeleaf Consulting operates across Malaysia, Japan, and Singapore. The company helps businesses with digital transformation and […]
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AI Startup Pinegap Raises $8 Million Series A to Transform Equity Research
Pinegap, an AI-powered equity research startup, has raised US$8 million (over ₹76 crore) in a Series A funding round. The investment was led by Stellaris Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Silicon Valley Quad and DeVC. Pinegap, which is based in New York and also has an office in Bengaluru, will use the new […]
August 6, 2026
River Mobility Bags $120 Million Series C Funding for EV Expansion
Bengaluru-based electric two-wheeler company River Mobility has raised US$120 million in a Series C funding round. The investment includes both equity funding and venture debt. It is one of the biggest private growth-stage funding rounds in India’s electric two-wheeler industry. The funding round was oversubscribed, showing strong investor interest. It was led by Elev8 Venture […]
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Faye Raises $50 Mn Series C to Expand AI-Powered Travel Insurance Platform
Faye, a travel fintech startup, has raised US$50 million in a Series C funding round. With this latest investment, the company’s total funding has reached $100 million. The funding round was led by Madrona. Other investors included BRM, along with existing investors such as Portage, F2 Venture Capital, Viola Ventures, and Lumir Ventures. Faye has […]
August 5, 2026
InRisk Labs Raises $27 Mn Series A to Expand AI-Powered Insurance and Reinsurance Platform
InRisk Labs, an insurtech startup based in Ahmedabad, has raised US$27 million (around ₹256 crore) in a Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Northpoint Capital. The company will use the new investment to improve its underwriting, actuarial services, catastrophe modelling, and AI capabilities. InRisk Labs also plans to […]
August 5, 2026
Aon Appoints Stephen as CEO for Indonesia to Lead Business Growth
Aon plc, a global professional services company, has appointed Stephen as the CEO for Indonesia, effective 3 August 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Stephen will be based in Jakarta and will lead Aon’s business in Indonesia, covering Commercial Risk, Health, Talent, and Wealth services. He will be responsible for setting and executing Aon’s business strategy […]
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