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 Funding Wrap of The Week | Asian Startups Funding Roundup | 08 November – 13 November

Nov 14, 2026 | By Nguyen Minh

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Asia’s startup ecosystem saw strong funding activity, with startups across Israel, Australia, China, Japan, India, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia raising capital to support their expansion. Major deals included Daylight ($80 million), Edelbyte ($70 million), Vudoo ($22 million), Clawlab (over $15 million), and booost technologies (US$13.5 million).

Other notable deals included AutoSwift (US$6.47 million), Kutlerri.ai ($4 million), Staera Semiconductor ($4.6 million), Desible.ai ($3.6 million), and Lambda Studios ($1.3 million). These investments highlight growing investor interest in AI, cybersecurity, semiconductors, gaming, and other technology sectors.

Industry-wise Overview

IndustryWeekly DevelopmentsCompanies / Organisations
AI & CybersecurityAI-powered cybersecurity platforms and advanced digital security solutionsDaylight
Data InfrastructureData infrastructure development and competition with established industry playersEdelbyte
Advertising & Digital CommerceShoppable advertising, interactive content and digital marketing expansionVudoo
AI & Consumer TechnologySmart knitting machines and AI-powered home technologyClawlab
Climate Tech & SustainabilitySustainability management, decarbonisation and environmental technology solutionsbooost technologies
Automotive & Artificial IntelligenceAI-powered platforms for car dealerships and automotive business automationAutoSwift
AI & Restaurant TechnologyAI-powered solutions to improve restaurant operations, customer acquisition and salesKutlerri.ai
Semiconductors & AI InfrastructureOptical interconnect technology for next-generation AI chipsStaera Semiconductor
Artificial Intelligence & Enterprise TechnologyAI platform development and business automation solutionsDesible.ai
Gaming & EntertainmentGaming technology, interactive experiences and expansion beyond RobloxLambda Studios

Asia’s Biggest Startup Funding Deals
Daylight

Israeli cybersecurity startup Daylight has Secures $80 million in a Series B funding round led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. The investment values the company at an estimated $400 million and brings its total funding to $120 million.

Edelbyte

Israeli data infrastructure startup Edelbyte has Secures $70 million across Seed and Series A funding rounds to expand its search and analytics platform for enterprise customers. The funding includes a $25 million Seed round led by Sequoia Capital and a $45 million Series A round led by Quiet Capital.

Vudoo

Melbourne-based advertising technology company Vudoo has raised $22 million in a Series B funding round to expand its operations in the United States and strengthen its in-ad commerce technology. The round was led by US-based investment firm Blue Sky Capital, with participation from several existing family office investors.

Clawlab

Chinese technology startup Clawlab has Secures more than $15 million in a Pre-A3 funding round led by miHoYo. Existing investors Vision Plus Capital and Shunwei Capital also participated by increasing their investments.

The latest funding brings Clawlab’s total equity funding to approximately $25 million across four rounds. The company plans to use its technology to make knitting easier and more accessible for people who want to create customized textile products at home.

booost technologies

Japan-based Booost Technologies has closed its Series C funding round at US$13.5 million, bringing its total funding to US$40 million. The round included investments from Mirai Creation Fund III, managed by Sparx Asset Management, AG Capital, One Capital, and Pronexus.

AutoSwift

Australian automotive AI company AutoSwift has Secures approximately US$6.47 million in a strategic investment from Singapore-based X Star Technology. The funding will support the development of its AI WINGMAN platform and help the company expand into new markets.

Kutlerri.ai

Houston- and Bhubaneswar-based AI startup Kutlerri.ai has Secures $4 million in funding from Narahari Investments. The company will use the investment to improve its artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for restaurants, expand its product range and develop a mobile app for restaurant owners.

Staera Semiconductor

Singapore-based semiconductor startup Staera Semiconductor has Closes US$4.6 million in pre-seed funding to develop optical technology that moves data directly between AI chips using light instead of traditional copper connections.

Desible.ai

Bengaluru-based AI startup Desible.ai has Secures $3.6 million (approximately ₹32 crore) in a seed plus funding round led by Prime Venture Partners. Existing investor Invention Engine also participated in the round.

Lambda Studios

Saudi Arabia-based gaming startup Lambda Studios has Secures $1.3 million in a funding round led by Merak Capital, as it plans to expand its game development and publishing business beyond Roblox to other platforms, including Steam.

Name the top 10 Asian Startups Funding Roundups for this week?

Daylight, Edelbyte, Vudoo, Clawlab, booost technologies, AutoSwift, Kutlerri.ai, Staera Semiconductor, Desible.ai, Lambda Studios

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