Week 28: Asia Startup Funding Led by Even Realities, Robotera, and Deruizhiyao

Asia’s startup funding remained strong this week, with startups raising $373.5 million across smart hardware, robotics, AI-powered healthcare, education, and electric mobility.

China accounted for the largest deals, led by major investments in humanoid robots and AI-driven drug discovery, while Indian startups continued attracting capital across EVs, edtech, logistics, and consumer technology. The latest funding rounds reflect sustained investor confidence in companies building AI-enabled products and the infrastructure powering future industries.

The Week’s Biggest Startup Funding Rounds

Here are the most notable startup funding announcements across Asia this week, ranked from highest to lowest.

1. Even Realities, $150 Million, Smart Glasses, China

Shenzhen-based wearable technology startup Even Realities raised $150 million in a Pre-Series B funding round led by Meituan and Tencent. The investment values the company at $1 billion and will support the expansion of its privacy-focused smart glasses platform.