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Thailand's AI Bet. Singapore's $25M Mobility Startup.
Krungsri backs Amity, Finfra attracts ADB Ventures, and Singapore startups secure fresh funding across mobility and energy.
06 Nov 2026
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$18.9M Into AI & Wellness. Plastic Gets VC Backing.
Southeast Asian startups secured at least $18.9M in disclosed funding this week. Singapore's Stryv and Ailytics led the announcements, while Indonesia's Bumi Baru Plastik attracted fresh investment from Circulate Capital.
30 Oct 2026
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Paytm & CRED Founders Back Singapore AI Startup
Singapore's startup ecosystem attracted $13.6M in disclosed seed funding across three companies this week. Parallel Loop emerged from stealth with backing from 3one4 Capital and prominent fintech founders, while Blue Whale Energy and Genie Health secured new capital for energy storage and AI-powered healthcare.
23 Oct 2026
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Batteries, Space Tech & AI: SEA Raises $23.7M
Southeast Asia's startup ecosystem recorded $23.7M in disclosed funding across four companies this week. Singapore's NEU Battery Materials, Drylab AI and Aliena attracted fresh investment, while Thailand's Salary Hero raised $7.6M to support its expansion into Malaysia.
16 Oct 2026
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Manus Is Back. And $500M+ Richer.
AI dominates this week's Southeast Asia startup funding news, with more than $670M reported across Butterfly Effect, Supabase and OneByZero. From AI agents to developer infrastructure and enterprise adoption, investors are backing the companies powering the next wave of AI.
09 Oct 2026
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Blue Fire AI Closes $9M, WILDER Raises $500K & Zeya Health Acquires ConnectLah
Japanese capital flows into Singapore's investment AI sector, Thailand's WILDER secures pre-seed funding, and Zeya Health expands its medical booking capabilities through acquisition.
02 Oct 2026
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Why A2D Ventures Is Bringing More Y Combinator Deals to Southeast Asian Investors
A2D Ventures is broadening access for Southeast Asian angel investors by bringing more Y Combinator-backed startups onto the platform. From LineWise to Lumius and Traceforce, we’re expanding into global opportunities across AI, HealthTech, robotics and deep tech—while keeping Southeast Asia at the core of our investment strategy.
30 Sept 2026
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$60M+ Flows Into SEA Startups
More than $60M in disclosed startup funding moved across Southeast Asia this week, with fintech taking the lead alongside new rounds in semiconductors, robotics, climate tech, gaming and mobility.
25 Sept 2026
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Grab Wants to 10x Lending. AI Agents Want Your Customers.
Grab doubles down on lending, AI agents reshape product discovery, and Singapore startups keep capital moving.
18 Sept 2026
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Biotech, Chips & Enterprise AI + Big Tech’s Next Moves
Southeast Asia saw continued momentum across AI, semiconductors, biotech, and enterprise software, while globally Big Tech focused on making AI more practical—alongside growing debates around governance, sustainability, workplace trust, and AI-powered productivity.
11 Sept 2026