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India
Flam Raises $40 Mn in Series B to Advance AI Research and Expand Globally

Flam raises $40M in Series B funding led by QED Investors to advance AI research, expand its product suite, and scale enterprise sales globally. Flam, an AI interactive content company, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by QED Investors, with participation from Claypond Capital, Martin Chavez, Olivier Pomel, Venky Harinarayan, […]

September 15, 2026
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Saudi Arabia
BRKZ Raises $31 Million to Expand AI-Powered Procurement Platform

Saudi Arabia-based building materials procurement platform BRKZ has raised $31 million in new funding to support its next phase of growth.  The company will use the capital to improve its AI powered pricing and fulfillment engine and launch embedded financing solutions for contractors and suppliers. The funding includes $13 million in Series B equity, co-led […]

September 15, 2026
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Israel
Buildots Raises $130 Mn to Scale AI-Powered Construction Platform

Buildots has raised US$130 million in a new funding round led by O.G. Venture Partners. Lightspeed Venture Partners, Intel Capital, Mohari Ventures, Human Capital, Qumra Capital, Avigdor Willenz, Viola Growth and Poalim Equity also participated in the round. The latest funding brings Buildots’ total funding raised to $297 million. The company has also continued to […]

September 15, 2026
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Egypt
Synapse Analytics Raises US$13 Mn to Expand AI Decisioning Platform

AI company Synapse Analytics has raised US$13 million in a Series A funding round taking its total funding raised since inception to US$17 million. The round was led by Partech with participation from Algebra Ventures and Silicon Badia. The company did not disclose the valuation or other terms of the deal. Synapse Analytics builds AI-powered […]

September 14, 2026
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India
Furnishka Raises $2.8 Mn in Extended Pre-Series A Round to Support Business Expansion

Bengaluru-based furniture startup Furnishka is raising Rs 26.8 crore in an extended pre-Series A funding round. The round includes investments from venture capital firms, angel investors and startup founders. Among the investors are PhysicsWallah founders Alakh Pandey and Prateek Maheshwari, along with Udaan co-founder Sujeet Kumar. Furnishka has allotted 3,183 preference shares at Rs 84,157 […]

September 14, 2026
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India
Info Edge Announces Leadership Changes With New CFO and Independent Director

Info Edge Names Himanshu Agarwal as CFO Appoints Naresh Chand Gupta as Independent Director Info Edge (India) Ltd. is making changes to its leadership team with Himanshu Agarwal set to take charge as Chief Financial Officer and Naresh Chand Gupta joining the board as an Independent Director. Agarwal will take over as CFO and Additional […]

September 14, 2026
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China
China’s Z.ai Raises $5 Billion Through Shares and Convertible Bonds

Chinese AI model developer Z.ai, also known as Zhipu AI is looking to raise around HK$15.7 billion (US$2 billion) through a share placement. The company plans to issue around 21.97 million new H shares at HK$714 per share according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Z.ai also announced plans to raise 20.14 […]

September 14, 2026
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Japan
Cuorips Raises $19 Million in Private Placement Led by JIC Venture Growth

Cuorips will raise ¥2.99 billion (around $19 million) through a private placement led by JIC Venture Growth Investments and its JICVGI Opportunity Fund 1. The company announced the deal on September 11, 2026. As part of the deal, Cuorips will issue 619,700 common shares at ¥4,841 per share through a third-party allotment. The share issuance […]

September 12, 2026
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Vietnam
VinFast Signs 13 Dealer Partnerships to Open 27 New Showrooms Across the Philippines

VinFast has signed strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with 13 dealer partners in the Philippines. Under these agreements the partners will develop 27 new showrooms across the country. The move is part of VinFast’s plan to expand its electric vehicle distribution network in the Philippines. The company aims to build a total of 60 dealerships […]

September 12, 2026
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Singapore
Bolttech Names New CEOs for APAC and North America

Global InsurTech company bolttech has announced new leadership appointments across its Asia-Pacific (APAC) and North American operations as it looks to support business growth in both regions. Emma Butler has been appointed CEO, APAC, replacing Philip Weiner. Butler will also join bolttech’s Group Executive Committee with immediate effect. Weiner will move to the role of […]

September 11, 2026
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