Investments
Indian AgriTech start-up Otipy gets $32M in Series B funding round led by Westbridge Capital
Otipy has raised Rs235 crores ($32 million) in its Series B round led by Westbridge Capital. Existing investors SIG and Omidyar Network India also participated in the round. These fresh funds have come in six months for Otipy, after its series A funding of Rs76 crores ($10.2 million). The funding will help the startup to further strengthen its supply chain,…
Singapore’s Mighty Jaxx nets $20M in Series A+ funding led by East Ventures
Mighty Jaxx announced Monday the first close of $20 million in its oversubscribed Series A+ funding round, pushing the company’s valuation to over $200 million. The funding round, fuelled by burgeoning interest in the phygital and metaverse future, was led by East Ventures (Growth Fund) and includes new strategic investor Mirana Ventures - the venture…
Taiwan data mesh solution provider Canner raises $3.5M Series Pre-A funding led by Taiwania Capital
Canner has raised a total of $3.5 million in a Series Pre-A funding round. Led by Taiwania Capital, the funding round was also participated in by global venture capital firm Hive Ventures and SparkLabs Taipei. Canner will use this funding to accelerate product development, expand local and international marketing efforts, and grow its internal teams.
Singapore voice AI start-up AI Rudder bags $50M in Series B funding to propel growth and international expansion
AI Rudder has closed a $50 million Series B funding round, bringing total funding in the last 12 months to $60 million. New investors Tiger Global, Coatue, Cathay Innovation, First Plus and VenturesLab participated and were joined by previous investors Sequoia Capital India and Huashan Capital. To power this next phase of growth, the company will use the…
Australian NFT platform Immutable secures $200M in Series C financing led by Temasek
Immutable has secured $200 million in Series C financing led by Temasek, with investments from leading blockchain game juggernaut Animoca Brands and technology company Tencent, bringing its valuation to $2.5 billion. ParaFi Capital, Princeville Capital, Arrington Capital, Mirae Asset and Liberty Global also joined the round as new investors. King River…
Singapore’s Insider unlocks unicorn status and announces $121M Series D with a $1.22B valuation
Insider announced Monday a $121 million Series D round led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), at a $1.22 billion valuation. Other investors participating in the round include Sequoia Capital, Riverwood Capital, 212, Wamda Capital, Esas Private Equity, and Endeavor Catalyst. The additional capital will be used to fuel rapid global expansion, enhance the…
Digitalization has given rise to a new generation of investors, says Helicap’s David Z Wang [Q&A]
"Ultimately, the benefits of technology to businesses boil down to two simple things: optimized operational processes and a better, more personalized customer experience."
Singapore e-commerce enabler Zaapi raises $4.5M seed investment led by GFC, Flourish Ventures, and Partech
Zaapi has raised a $4 million seed investment in the current round of funding. Prominent venture capital investors, including Global Founders Capital (GFC), Flourish Ventures, and Partech, led the investment. Other institutional investors in the round include 1982 Ventures, Kaya Founders, Iterative, XA Network, and Sketchnote Partners/Invertidos.
Singapore document AI startup Docsumo raises $3.5M in seed fund, eyes expansion in North American market
Docsumo has raised $3.5 million in seed capital led by Common Ocean. The round also saw the participation from Fifth Wall, Arbor Realty Trust, and existing investor Better Capital. The startup plans to utilize the fresh funds to expand its client base in the North American market and grow the team.
Singapore FoodTech firm Umami Meats secures $2.4M pre-seed funding to advance cultivated seafood
Umami Meats has secured pre-seed funding of $2.4 million.The pre-seed funding round was co-led by Better Bite Ventures and Genedant. Further participants in the round include CULT Food Science, Impact Venture, Katapult Ocean, Plug and Play Ventures, Prithvi Ventures, The Yield Lab Asia Pacific, and Venture for America.
