Startup funding across Asia remained strong this week, spanning digital lending, robotics, AI platforms, EV financing, industrial procurement, electronics, and space technology, raising over $580 million. Major investments in AI, robotics, and cloud infrastructure suggest investors are increasingly prioritising companies creating the technical backbone for computing, industrial efficiency, and financial services.
The Week’s Biggest Startup Funding Rounds
Here are the most notable startup funding announcements across Asia, ranked from highest to lowest.
/1. KreditBee, $280 Million, Digital Lending, India
Bengaluru-based digital lending firm KreditBee raised $280 million in a round led by Hornbill Capital, with Dragon Funds and Motilal Oswal Alternates also participating. The funding includes $220 million in primary capital and $60 million from secondary share sales, taking the company’s valuation to $1.5 billion. Co-founder Madhusudan Ekambaram said this would be the last private round before a planned IPO.
/2. D-Robotics, $150 Million, AI Chips, China
Shenzhen-based robot computing chip company D-Robotics raised $150 million in its B2 financing round, bringing total Series B funding to $270 million after a recent B1 round. The capital will accelerate the global expansion of commercial operations and its developer ecosystem.
/3. SpinQ Technology, $83 Million, Quantum Computing, China
SpinQ Technology closed a Series C+ round of 600 million yuan ($83 million) to develop advanced quantum chips with more qubits and scale production lines.
/4. Nava, $22 Million, AI Platforms, Singapore
Originally headquartered in Bengaluru, AI startup Nava has moved to Singapore and raised $22 million in Series A funding led by Greenoaks Capital, with RTP Global and Unicorn India Ventures participating. The funds will expand GPU computing, AI data centres, and hire experts in GPU engineering, data centre design, and business operations.
/5. Tsecond.ai, $21.5 Million, AI Systems, India
Indian AI and storage platform Tsecond.ai raised over $21.5 million (₹190 crore) in multi-stage funding led by MSN Holdings. The investment will expand defence and AI projects across large-scale deployments.
/6. Astranova Mobility, $6.4 Million, EV Financing, India
EV financing and asset management startup Astranova Mobility raised Rs 60 crore ($6.4 million) in Series A funding led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from Asian Development Bank and Advantedge Founders. The funds will scale AI, data, and engineering capabilities.
/7. Atlas, $6 Million, AI Platforms, Singapore
Singapore-based Atlas raised $6 million, led by Accel and Stellaris Venture Partners, to enhance its AI platform and expand into North America.
/8. GoSats, $5 Million, Digital Services, India
India-based GoSats raised $5 million (₹47 crore) in Series A funding led by Konvoy, with support from Y Combinator and Taisu Ventures, to scale its user base from 1.5 lakh to 10 lakh.
/9. Zanskar Technology, $2.7 Million, Trading Technology, India
Bengaluru-based Zanskar Technology raised ₹25 crore ($2.7 million) from BlackSoil Capital to grow its institutional client base and invest in advanced trading systems.
/10. Ecoil, $2.5 Million, Clean Energy, India
Clean energy startup Ecoil raised $2.5 million in Series A funding led by Fundalogical Ventures, with Caspian Impact Investment, Momentum Capital, and The Chennai Angels joining. The capital will expand operations and technology across India.
/11. Satleo Labs, $2.2 Million, Spacetech, India
Spacetech startup Satleo Labs secured $2.2 million in a seed round led by Unicorn India Ventures, with Merak Ventures, Java Capital, and IIMA-CIIE participating. The funding supports its thermal satellite project and AI data platform.
/12. H2LooP, $2 Million, AI Systems, India
AI engineering startup H2LooP raised $2 million (₹18.59 crore) in seed funding led by Speciale Invest and 3one4 Capital, expanding AI-native deployments for enterprise clients.
/13. OnSite, $1.3 Million, Construction Software, Singapore
Singapore-based construction software startup OnSite raised S$1.7 million ($1.3 million) in seed funding led by Tin Men Capital to enhance its AI messaging platform for the construction industry.
/14. injewelme, $1.2 Million, HealthTech, Singapore
AI health tech company injewelme raised $1.2 million led by Catalytic Capital for Climate and Health (C3H), with co-investment from the Richardson Family. Funds will accelerate the development of its Deep Health Vision technology and regional expansion.
/15. Muun AI, $700K, Industrial AI, Singapore
Industrial AI startup Muun AI raised $700,000 in pre-seed funding from Wavemaker Impact and others to expand its industrial efficiency platform across Southeast Asia.
Conclusion
This week’s funding activity highlights a clear investor focus on AI, quantum computing, and industrial infrastructure, alongside support for digital lending, EV financing, and enterprise AI. The largest rounds underscore the strategic priority of building next-generation computing and operational systems, while early-stage investments continue to foster emerging startups across fintech, energy, and healthtech in Asia.
Ogbonda Chivumnovu
