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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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Wealth Management Startup CREST Raises $3.1 Mn in Pre-seed Round
Mumbai-based wealth management startup CREST has raised US$3.1 million (around ₹29.3 crore) in a pre-seed funding round. The funding round was led by Atrium Ventures, BEENEXT, DeVC, Sparrow, Shastra VC, Warmup Ventures, and 91ventures. More than 40 angel investors also participated, including Amit Ranjan, Chirag Taneja, Revant Bhate, and Shantanu Deshpande. CREST plans to use […]
June 17, 2026
Kimba Raises $6.5 Mn in Seed Round led by Selva Ventures
Kimba has raised a total of US$6.5 million in Seed funding. The investment round was led by Selva Ventures, with participation from investors including Resolute Ventures, Able Partners, Barrel Ventures, Palette Ventures, Supermoon Capital, Air Ventures, Beyond 22, and Fresh Fund. The company raised the money in two stages. It first secured $1.1 million in […]
June 17, 2026
Limitless Labs Raises $20 Mn in Series A Round
Limitless Labs, a company that develops AI software for precision manufacturing, has raised US$20 million in a Series A funding round. The company will use the new investment to improve its Physical AI Foundation Model and expand the use of its technology in aerospace, defense, and industrial manufacturing industries. The funding round was co-led by […]
June 17, 2026
CNTXT AI Raises $60 Mn in Series A Round led by AI71
CNTXT AI is a UAE-based company that has raised US$60 million in a Series A funding round. The round was jointly led by AI71, an Abu Dhabi-based AI company, and BlueFive Capital, a global investment firm from the GCC region. CNTXT AI plans to use this funding to improve its products, expand into new international […]
June 17, 2026
TruNativ Raises $30 Mn in Series B Round
Clean-label nutrition brand TruNativ has raised US$30 million (around ₹290 crore) in a Series B funding round led by US-based investor OrbiMed. The round includes both fresh investment in the company and the sale of shares by some early investors. The company plans to use the funding to expand its distribution network, grow its product […]
June 16, 2026
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INDUSTRY Insights
How Do Productivity and Infrastructure Support Economic Growth?
Economic growth is an important sign of a country’s progress and development. It occurs when a country produces more goods and services over time. As the economy grows,…
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Beltone partners with Telda to boost digital investing in Egypt
Beltone Asset Management, a part of Beltone Holding, has partnered with fintech company Telda to make investing easier for users in Egypt. Through this partnership, Telda users can invest directly in Beltone’s mutual funds and other investment products using the Telda app. The whole process is fully digital and made simple for users. Users will […]
June 16, 2026
Sovra Raises $2 Mn in Pre-seed Round led by Pharsalus Capital
Sovra, a fintech startup that offers users a global dollar account, has raised more than US$2 million in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Pharsalus Capital, with participation from several well-known regional and international angel investors. Through the Sovra app, users can hold digital dollars, earn returns on their funds, send money […]
June 16, 2026
ContraVault AI Raises $3.1 Mn in Pre-Series A Round
AI-powered procurement intelligence startup ContraVault AI has raised US$3.1 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The investment was led by Chiratae Ventures, with participation from existing investor Titan Capital Winners Fund. The company plans to use the new capital to accelerate product development, strengthen its AI capabilities, and expand into international markets, particularly the […]
June 16, 2026
Respond.io Raises $62.5 Mn in Series B Round led by Camber Partners
Respond.io, a customer communication platform based in Malaysia, has raised US$62.5 million in a Series B funding round. The investment was led by Camber Partners, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst and the company’s existing investors. The funding will help Respond.io continue growing its platform, which enables businesses to manage customer conversations across multiple messaging channels […]
June 16, 2026
IMDA and Microsoft Team Up to Improve AI Safety and Security
The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and Microsoft have signed an agreement to strengthen their collaboration on AI safety and security. The partnership is designed to support the safe, secure, and responsible development and use of artificial intelligence technologies. The agreement was signed by Kiren Kumar, Deputy Chief Executive of IMDA, and Natasha Crampton, Microsoft’s […]
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