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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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Alice Raises $140 Million to Expand Its AI and Risk Technology
Alice has raised $140 million in a new funding round. The round was led by Apax Digital, with support from several new and existing investors. The investors include Samsung, SentinelOne, Maj Invest, MoreTech, Phoenix Insurance, Norwest, CRV, Vintage, Grove, and Highland Europe. The new funding will help Alice support its future growth and expansion. The […]
August 26, 2026
Airbound Raises $37 Mn to Build Autonomous Aircraft for Cargo and Passengers
Bengaluru-based aerospace startup Airbound has raised US$37 million in Series A funding. The funding round was led by Greenoaks, with participation from DoorDash, Lachy Groom, Lightspeed and Humba Ventures. Airbound will use the new funding to support engineering, large-scale manufacturing and market expansion as it develops autonomous aircraft for cargo and passenger transportation. “We believe […]
August 25, 2026
Saudi Startup Raff Raises $1.7 Mn Pre-Seed to Expand Consumer Brands Into Retail
Raff, a Saudi-based technology company, has raised $1.7 million in pre-Seed funding. The company helps consumer brands manage distribution and inventory by connecting them directly with retailers. The funding round was led by Vision Ventures, with participation from 500 Global, Palm VC, Oqal Group and Salman Butt, co-founder of Salla, among other investors. Raff will […]
August 25, 2026
Xpeng Robotics Raises $900 Mn at $6.3 Bn Valuation to Scale Humanoid Robots
Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng has announced that its robotics business, known as Xiaopeng Pengxing, has raised more than US$900 million in a Series A funding round. The funding round was led by Hong Kong-based IDG Capital. Other investors included Gaorong Ventures, while Tencent and Alibaba joined as strategic investors. The new funding values Xpeng’s […]
August 25, 2026
MATTER Motor Works Raises $25 Mn to Expand Electric Motorcycle Manufacturing in India
Ahmedabad-based electric motorcycle company MATTER Motor Works has raised US$25 million (around ₹240–250 crore) in a new growth funding round. The company is known for its electric motorcycle, the AERA. The latest funding came from MATTER’s existing investors. These include Helena, Capital 2B, Japan Airlines, TransLink Innovation Fund and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC). […]
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Best Chinese Electric Cars in 2026: Top 10 EVs Worth Buying
Chinese electric cars have gone from being overlooked to becoming some of the most talked-about vehicles on the road. A few years ago, many buyers were hesitant about…
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Fasset Raises $68 Mn Series C at $1 Billion Valuation to Expand AI-Powered Stablecoin Banking
Fasset, an AI-powered stablecoin neobanking platform, has raised US$68 million in Series C funding at a $1 billion valuation. The round was led by SBI Group and follows the company’s $51 million Series B funding round earlier this year. Fasset will use the new funding to expand Own Network, its regulated financial network. The network […]
August 24, 2026
Hyderabad Physical AI Startup WATER Raises $2.5 Mn Seed Funding to Build Smart Adaptive Surfaces
WATER, a Hyderabad-based Physical AI startup, has raised US$2.5 million in seed funding in a round led by Endiya Partners. The round also included investment from Pullela Gopichand, Darwinbox co-founder Rohit Chennamaneni, Swiggy co-founder Nandan Reddy and other angel investors. The company will use the new funding to test and improve its technology and expand […]
August 24, 2026
Chocolate Finance Launches Business Accounts in Singapore With Up to 1.5% Returns on Idle Cash
Chocolate Finance has launched Chocolate Business Accounts in Singapore. The new service is designed to help businesses earn better returns on their unused cash. Businesses can earn up to 1.5% annual returns on their idle cash. There are no lock-in periods or withdrawal penalties, allowing companies to access their money when they need it. Founder […]
August 24, 2026
ESR Appoints Dalmar Sheikh as CEO of Data Centres to Drive Asia-Pacific Growth
ESR has appointed Dalmar Sheikh as the Chief Executive Officer of ESR Data Centres. He will officially take on the role on 1 September 2026. Based in Singapore, Dalmar will lead ESR’s data centre business. He will be responsible for the company’s strategy, business performance, and future growth. Dalmar will oversee the continued expansion of […]
August 21, 2026
Bower Raises $2 Mn Pre-Seed to Build AI-Powered Operating System for Research Labs
Gold Coast-based Bower has raised $2 million in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Brisbane-based TEN13, with participation from Admiralty Capital Group and Edale Capital. The round also included angel investors such as Yu Liu, Dean Kelly, Harry Uffindell, and Emma Ferrier, along with strategic advisor Bernhard Hans Weigl. Bower is building an operating […]
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