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Tag: Funding

Neo4j invests US$100 million in generative AI and launches new agentic AI products

Neo4j invests $100M to expand its generative AI offerings, launch new agentic tools and support 1,000 AI-native startups worldwide.

Dat Bike secures US$22 million to accelerate Vietnam’s electric mobility shift

Dat Bike secures US$22 million in Series B funding to expand production, R&D, and partnerships as Vietnam pushes for electric mobility.

Nothing to launch first AI-native devices next year

Nothing raises US$200m to develop AI-native devices and OS, with first products set to launch in 2026.

SEON secures US$80 million Series C to scale global fraud prevention platform

SEON raises US$80 million in Series C funding to expand its AI-driven fraud prevention and AML platform globally.

UltraGreen.ai secures US$188 million anchor investment at US$1.3 billion valuation

UltraGreen.ai secures US$188 million anchor investment led by 65EP, Vitruvian, and August, valuing the firm at US$1.3 billion.

Southeast Asia startup funding sinks to six-year low as investors turn selective

Startup funding in Southeast Asia fell to a six-year low in H1 2025, though Vietnam, Malaysia and late-stage deals showed resilience.

OpenLight raises US$34 million to scale photonics for AI data centres

OpenLight secures US$34M Series A to scale integrated photonics for AI data centres, expanding its PDK and accelerating product innovation.

Elon Musk reveals xAI expansion plans and commits to open source Grok models

Elon Musk unveils plans to expand xAI’s computing power with 50 million H100 chips and commits to open-sourcing all Grok AI models.

Perplexity makes a US$34.5 billion offer to acquire Google Chrome

Perplexity has made an unsolicited US$34.5B bid for Google Chrome, pledging major investment if Google agrees to sell.

Antler invests US$7.4 million in Southeast Asia startups with focus on AI

Antler invests US$7.4M in Southeast Asia startups, with US$2.8M supporting AI firms through its new AI Disrupt residency in Singapore.

Nibertex raises US$7 million to scale PFAS-free textile membrane production

Nibertex raises US$7 million in Series A funding to scale PFAS-free textile membrane production and meet rising global demand for sustainable materials.

Kickstart Ventures: Redefining venture sourcing through ecosystem-led strategies in Southeast Asia

Kickstart Ventures builds deal flow in Southeast Asia by embedding in ecosystems, not relying on pitch events or traditional networks.