Asia’s startup funding activity remained strong this week, with companies across semiconductors, artificial intelligence, electric mobility, biotechnology, and enterprise technology raising more than $185 million. The largest rounds went to businesses developing core infrastructure technologies, highlighting continued investor interest in sectors powering the next phase of digital and industrial growth.
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. Silicon Box, $77.5 Million, Semiconductor Packaging, Singapore
Singapore-based semiconductor packaging company Silicon Box secured $77.5 million in debt financing from funds managed by Ares Management, InnoVen Capital, January Capital Growth Credit, and Abound Capital. The company plans to use the capital to expand manufacturing capacity following its recent Series B2 equity round.
/2. Innefu Labs, $30 Million, National Security AI, India
AI company Innefu Labs raised $30 million from Panthera Growth Partners. The company develops indigenous AI platforms used across defence, intelligence, law enforcement, and enterprise sectors, and the funding marks one of the largest investments in India’s national security technology ecosystem.
/3. Mygate, $23.6 Million, Community Management, India
Community management and security platform Mygate secured $23.6 million from Dharana Capital. The company plans to expand its reach from 5.7 million homes to 10 million homes while strengthening its platform and exploring international markets.
/4. Exponent Energy, $21.1 Million, EV Charging, India
Electric vehicle charging startup Exponent Energy raised $21.1 million in a round co-led by 360 ONE Asset and TDK Ventures. The funding will support charging network expansion and further development of its rapid-charging technology.
/5. Immuneel Therapeutics, $10.5 Million, Biotech, India
Biotech startup Immuneel Therapeutics secured $10.5 million in Series B funding from new and existing investors. The company plans to expand manufacturing capacity and advance its cell and gene therapy programmes.
/6. BazaarNow, $7.8 Million, Quick Commerce, India
Quick commerce startup BazaarNow raised $7.8 million in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The company will use the capital to strengthen supply chain operations, improve technology, and scale its business.
/7. GreatAsic Technology, $6.9 Million, Semiconductors, Malaysia
Malaysian chip design startup GreatAsic Technology secured $6.9 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. The funding will support engineering expansion and development of advanced silicon products.
/8. Uni Seoul, $3.6 Million, Consumer Retail, India
Korean-inspired lifestyle brand Uni Seoul raised $3.6 million in Series A funding. The company plans to expand its physical retail footprint, strengthen supply chains, and launch on quick-commerce platforms.
/9. The Wedding Company, $2.75 Million, Wedding Tech, India
The Wedding Company secured $2.75 million in seed funding led by Wellingdon Advisors LLP. The startup aims to digitise India’s fragmented wedding services market and expand its vendor ecosystem.
/10. HyperNorm AI, $2.2 Million, WealthTech AI, India
Decision intelligence startup HyperNorm AI raised $2.2 million in seed funding from Capital 2B and SenseAI Ventures. The company plans to accelerate product development and expand internationally.
/11. Clear Robotics, $1.75 Million, Maritime Technology, India
Maritime technology startup Clear Robotics secured $1.75 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Shipsfocus Ventures. The capital will support deployment of AI-enabled autonomous vessels and global expansion plans.
Conclusion
This week’s funding activity highlights growing investor confidence in infrastructure-focused technologies, particularly semiconductors, AI, and energy systems. While consumer and commerce startups continued attracting capital, the largest rounds increasingly flowed toward companies building the foundational technologies expected to support future advances in computing, security, mobility, and industrial automation across Asia.
Ogbonda Chivumnovu
