Startups across Asia raised more than $568 million in disclosed funding this week, driven largely by massive investments in China’s humanoid robotics sector. Beyond robotics, investors also backed companies building drone technologies, AI infrastructure, children’s tech devices, and digital platforms for services and quick commerce.
The Week’s Largest Startup Funding Rounds
Here are the biggest disclosed startup funding and investment rounds across Asia this week, ranked from highest to lowest.
/1. Galbot, $363 Million, Humanoid Robotics, China
Beijing-based Galbot secured $363 million in new financing, positioning the company as one of the most valuable unlisted humanoid robotics startups globally. The funding underscores rising investor confidence in China’s embodied AI sector and will support mass production and commercial expansion of its humanoid robotics systems.
/2. Noetix Robotics, $145 Million, Consumer Robotics, China
Noetix Robotics raised nearly $145 million in a Series B round led by CD Capital, an investment platform linked to battery giant CATL. The company is focused on bringing humanoid robots into consumer homes, and the funding will help scale production while expanding its presence across domestic and international markets.
/3. Pronto, $25 Million, Home Services, India
Quick home services startup Pronto secured $25 million in a Series B round led by Epiq Capital. The nine-month-old company is now valued at $100 million. The funding will help Pronto scale its on-demand digital platform designed to organise India’s largely informal domestic help market.
/4. Aonic, $10 Million, Drone Technology, Malaysia
Malaysia-founded drone technology company Aonic raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Kairous Capital. The company plans to expand regionally and globally while investing in research, development, and production of its drones, software, and services.
/5. myFirst, $8 Million+, Consumer Technology, Singapore
Singapore-based myFirst raised over $8 million in Series A funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. The company builds technology devices specifically designed for children, offering a safer alternative to traditional smartphones while protecting kids from exposure to the open internet.
/6. Inamo, $8 Million, Quick Commerce Infrastructure, India
Quick-commerce enablement platform Inamo secured $8 million in a Series A round led by Prime Venture Partners. The company will use the capital to expand its dark-store network and enhance its technology stack supporting instant delivery platforms.
/7. Bounce, $5 Million, Electric Mobility, India
Electric mobility company Bounce raised $5 Million in an internal funding round from existing investors including Accel, B Capital, and Qualcomm Ventures. The company has shifted its focus from scooter-sharing to manufacturing electric scooters and managing fleets for gig workers.
/8. Turiyam.ai, $4 Million, AI Infrastructure, India
Bengaluru-based Turiyam.ai secured $4 million in pre-seed funding led by Ankur Capital and Axilor’s Micelio Fund. The startup is building a full-stack platform aimed at improving efficiency and reducing the cost of deploying AI at scale.
/9. Bubble Me, $164,000, Wellness, India
Wellness startup Bubble Me raised $164,000 in a pre-seed round led by AJVC. The company focuses on magnesium-based products designed to support stress relief, sleep, and muscle recovery.
Conclusion
This week’s funding activity shows a powerful surge in humanoid robotics and embodied AI, particularly in China, where massive investments are accelerating the race to commercialize intelligent machines.
At the same time, investors are backing platforms solving real-world operational challenges—from quick-commerce logistics and home services to AI infrastructure and drone systems. The mix suggests Asia’s startup ecosystem is increasingly focused on technologies that blend AI with physical-world applications, potentially shaping the next phase of industrial automation and digital services.
Ogbonda Chivumnovu
