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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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Proofpoint to Acquire Varonis for $6.3 Billion to Strengthen AI and Data Security
Proofpoint has agreed to acquire Israeli-founded cybersecurity company Varonis Systems in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $6.3 billion. The acquisition aims to combine Proofpoint’s email and human security capabilities with Varonis’ technology for protecting sensitive corporate data as businesses increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI). Under the agreement, Varonis shareholders will receive $49.75 per share […]
October 16, 2026
CapGrid Secures $4.87 Mn to Support Expansion and Growth
CapGrid Solutions, an AI-powered B2B manufacturing platform, has Secures $4.87 million (₹46.28 crore) in a pre-Series B funding round led by Hero Enterprise Partner Ventures. The round also included participation from existing investors Nexus Venture Partners, Anicut Capital, Axilor Technology Fund, and investor Amit Jain. The funding comes as CapGrid prepares to expand its operations […]
October 16, 2026
RapidCanvas Secures $29 Mn in to Expand AI Engineering and Sales Teams
RapidCanvas has Secures $29 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India to expand its go-to-market operations, strengthen partnerships and grow its field AI engineering teams across India, the US and Brazil. The round also included Hitachi Ventures and existing investors Accel, Peak XV Partners, Valley Capital Partners and Titanium […]
October 16, 2026
IDreamsky Secures $7.42 Mn Through Share Placement to Support AI Agent Development
IDreamsky Technology, a Hong Kong-listed gaming company, has Secures approximately $7.42 million through a placement of new shares to support its artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives and gaming business. The company announced the transaction on October 15, 2026. According to the announcement, IDreamsky issued 187,856,000 new shares, generating approximately $7.42 million in gross proceeds. After placement […]
October 16, 2026
Origin Closes $20 Mn in Funding to Expand Construction Robotics Platform
Origin, a physical AI startup developing robots for interior construction, has Closes $20 million in a funding round co-led by Accel and Zacua Ventures. The company will use the capital to expand its robot fleet, deploy its flagship OG-1 robot and conduct customer pilots across the United States and Europe. The funding round also included […]
October 16, 2026
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Oracle Business Model: How Oracle Makes Money in 2026
Oracle is one of the world’s leading technology companies. It provides cloud services, database software, business applications, and other IT solutions to companies across different industries. Its products…
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Iambic Therapeutics Secured $150 Mn in IPO to Advance Cancer Drug Candidates
San Diego-based Iambic Therapeutics, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, has raised $150 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. The company plans to use the funds to advance three early-stage cancer drug candidates. Iambic priced its shares at $16 each, raising the midpoint of its marketed price range. Its […]
October 16, 2026
Hong Kong Launches Embodied AI Hub to Test Robots in Real-World Environments
Hong Kong has launched a new international hub to help artificial intelligence (AI) and humanoid robots move from laboratory research to real-world applications. The initiative aims to support robot training, performance testing and commercial deployment across industries. The Embodied AI International Applications Hub was established by the Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC), with the Hong […]
October 16, 2026
Tune Protect Launches TPXtra Platform to Combine Insurance and Lifestyle Services
Malaysia-based Tune Protect Group Berhad has launched TPXtra, a digital platform that combines insurance protection, travel services and lifestyle benefits through a single customer account. The platform aims to give customers more flexibility in choosing protection products and accessing related services while helping the insurer build direct, long-term customer relationships. TPXtra Brings Insurance and Travel […]
October 16, 2026
Partior Partners With National Bank of Bahrain to Explore On-Chain Dinar Settlement
National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with blockchain settlement company Partior to explore the potential settlement of the Bahraini dinar (BHD) through Partior’s multi-bank network. Announced on October 15, 2026, the agreement aims to assess the technical, operational and regulatory requirements for introducing dinar settlement on the platform. Under […]
October 16, 2026
Tether Invests in AIsa to Expand AI-Agent Payments and API Access
Tether Capital has made a strategic investment in AIsa, a platform that enables artificial intelligence (AI) agents to access and pay for data, software, and computing resources through a single interface. The investment aims to support the development of payment infrastructure for AI agents that can perform tasks with less human involvement. Announced on October […]
October 16, 2026
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