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China’s Neolix Secures Nearly $400 Mn in Series E Funding to Expand Globally
China-based autonomous delivery vehicle company Neolix has Secures nearly $400 million in a Series E funding round to support its international expansion and scale its commercial operations. The funding will help the company strengthen its global presence, develop regional service hubs, and improve the artificial intelligence (AI) models used in its driverless delivery vehicles. Funding […]
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Singtel and Ericsson Partner to Scale 5G Advanced and AI-Native Networks in Singapore
Singapore-based telecommunications company Singtel and Swedish telecom equipment provider Ericsson have signed a five-year strategic partnership to expand 5G Advanced capabilities, accelerate AI-native applications, and improve network performance for businesses and consumers in Singapore. The partnership follows a recent live-network trial in which the companies tested artificial intelligence (AI)-powered radio access network capabilities. The trial […]
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Betagro Acquires Majority Stake in Freshket to Expand Digital Food Distribution
Thailand-based integrated food company Betagro has acquired a majority stake in Freshket, a digital food supply platform serving hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses. The acquisition was made through Betagro Ventures, marking the company’s entry into food technology and strengthening its digital food distribution capabilities. Announced on October 20, 2026, the deal aims to connect Betagro’s […]
October 20, 2026
Japan’s Taimatsu Secures $25.4 Mn in to Expand Japanese Culture Brands Globally
Japan-based Taimatsu has secures US$25.4 million in debt financing from multiple financial institutions and investors to expand its portfolio of Japanese culture-inspired brands. The company plans to strengthen its existing businesses, launch new brands, expand internationally, and invest in technology and manufacturing capabilities. Taimatsu to Expand MUSASHI JAPAN and Launch New Brands Taimatsu initially built […]
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Boomi Acquires Israeli Startup Elementary Data for $40–45 Mn to Strengthen AI Data Reliability
Boomi has acquired Israeli startup Elementary Data in a deal valued at approximately $40 million to $45 million in cash and stock. The acquisition will strengthen Boomi’s enterprise platform with data observability, quality, governance, and monitoring capabilities to help businesses use reliable data across artificial intelligence (AI) systems and enterprise applications. The acquisition adds technology […]
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Saudi Vrtx Raises $3.6 Mn in to Build Embedded Finance Platform
Saudi Arabia-based fintech startup Vrtx has raised $3.6 million in a pre-Seed funding round to develop its embedded finance infrastructure. The funding was backed by SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Sadu Capital, BYLD, Suhail Ventures, F6 Ventures, TAZ Investment, and Palm Ventures. Vrtx to Simplify Access to Financial Services Vrtx is building infrastructure that enables […]
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The Pant Project Secures $11.5 Mn in Series B Funding Led by Mirae Asset
The Pant Project, an Indian digital-first menswear brand, has Secures $11.5 million (approximately ₹109 crore) in a Series B funding round led by Mirae Asset Venture Investments (India), with participation from existing investor Sorin Investments, along with family offices and angel investors, including Anisha Saraf, B&K Securities, MGA Ventures and B2V Ventures. The latest investment […]
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Even Healthcare Raises $50 Mn Led by Khosla Ventures to Expand Hospital Network
Bengaluru-based Even Healthcare has secures $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Khosla Ventures, with participation from Alpha Wave. The company plans to use the fresh capital to expand its hospital network by opening five hospitals in Bengaluru within the next six months. The latest funding brings Even Healthcare’s total capital raised […]
October 19, 2026
Foxconn to Acquire 50% Stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility for $730 Million
Foxconn, through its investment management subsidiary Lin Yin International Investment Co., Ltd., has agreed to acquire a 50% stake in Mitsubishi Electric Mobility Corporation for JPY 115 billion (approximately $730 million). The deal will establish a strategic partnership between Foxconn and Mitsubishi Electric to jointly operate the automotive equipment business and develop next-generation mobility technologies. […]
October 19, 2026
OneStore Partners with Airwallex to Expand Global Payment Infrastructure
South Korea-based app marketplace operator OneStore has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with global fintech company Airwallex to expand payment options for developers and users in international markets. Announced on October 19, 2026, the partnership aims to integrate global payment infrastructure into OneStore Global and OneShop, helping developers simplify payments when expanding their digital […]
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