> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.techloy.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Asia’s Biggest Startup Funding Rounds in Week 12, Led by Video Rebirth and Atlys - URL: https://www.techloy.com/asias-biggest-startup-funding-rounds-in-week-12-led-by-video-rebirth-and-atlys/ - Published: 2026-03-20T09:30:23.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-20T09:30:22.000Z - Description: AI video generation, travel infrastructure, and digital payments led funding activity this week, as investors backed startups building the next layer of global digital services and cross-border commerce. - Author: Ogbonda Chivumnovu - Tags: / Startups, / Money, Tech in Asia Startups across Asia raised more than $190 million in disclosed funding this week, driven by large rounds in AI video technology, travel fintech, and e-commerce infrastructure. Singapore, India, and Southeast Asia dominated deal activity, with capital flowing into platforms enabling global mobility, payments, and enterprise AI adoption. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2026/03/Asia-Biggest-Startup-Funding-Rounds-in-Week-12-2026.png) ## The Week’s Largest Startup Funding Rounds Here are the biggest disclosed startup funding and investment rounds across Asia, ranked from highest to lowest. ### /1\. Video Rebirth, $80 Million, AI Video, Singapore Singapore-based Video Rebirth raised $80 million, including a $30 million extension to a previous $50 million round. Strategic investors include AMD Ventures and Hyundai Motor Group (via ZER01NE), alongside backers across entertainment and mobility. The company will use the funds to commercialise its Bach video-generation model and expand globally. ### /2\. Atlys, $36 Million, Travel Tech, India Visa-processing platform Atlys secured $36 million in Series C funding led by Susquehanna Asia VC, with participation from MakeMyTrip and existing investors. The company aims to streamline cross-border travel processes as international tourism continues to rebound. ### /3\. CARSOME, $30 Million+, Auto E-commerce, Malaysia Southeast Asia’s integrated car marketplace CARSOME raised over $30 million in a strategic round involving Hong Kong Investment Corporation, Gobi Partners, and Asia Partners. The funding will support profitable growth across the region following a strong FY2025 performance. ### /4\. dtcpay, $10 Million, Digital Payments, Singapore Digital payments company dtcpay raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, with Favour Capital acting as financial advisor. The funding will help the company scale its stablecoin payment infrastructure as global regulatory standards tighten. ### /5\. Talino, $7.5 Million, Fintech, Philippines Talino secured $7.5 million in Series A funding led by Chemonics International, with participation from Mt Sinai Capital and Gulf Blvd. The company plans to evolve from a venture studio into a full fintech foundry focused on improving financial access. ### /6\. BambooBox, $6.6 Million, AI Marketing, India BambooBox raised $6.6 million in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Emergent Ventures, Arc180, and others. The company will enhance its AI-driven marketing platform and expand globally. ### /7\. CometChat, $6.5 Million, Communication Tech, India In-app communication platform CometChat secured $6.5 million in strategic funding from existing investor Run Ventures. The startup plans to develop AI agents tailored for industries including healthcare, finance, hospitality, and more. ### /8\. Grapevine, $4.1 Million, Professional Networking, India Grapevine raised $4.1 million in a funding round led by Kae Capital and Peak XV Partners, with participation from Ronnie Screwvala’s family office. The funds will support the expansion of its AI-powered job discovery and interview preparation tools. ### /9\. Velmenni, $3.3 Million, DeepTech, India Velmenni secured about $3.3 million in a pre-Series A round led by pi Ventures. The company develops Free Space Optics (FSO) and Li-Fi technologies and will use the funds to accelerate product launches and expand globally. ### /10\. SmartSolar, $3.15 Million, Clean Energy, Vietnam Rooftop solar startup SmartSolar raised additional debt funding, bringing its total to $3.15 million. The company is focused on helping SMEs manage rising electricity costs through accessible solar financing solutions. ### /11\. Datakrew, $2.6 Million, DeepTech, Singapore Datakrew raised $2.6 million in Pre-Series A funding led by Greenwillow Capital Management, with participation from Beenext, 500 Global, and others. The company builds battery intelligence platforms for electric mobility and plans to expand globally. ### /12\. AGNIT Semiconductors, $2.6 Million, Semiconductors, India Deeptech startup AGNIT Semiconductors raised $2.6 million in a seed extension round led by Shastra VC, with continued backing from 3one4 Capital and Zephyr Peacock. The company will scale production of gallium nitride (GaN) components and expand into telecom and power semiconductor applications. ## Conclusion This week’s funding rounds reflect a growing shift toward AI-powered global infrastructure, spanning video generation, payments, communications, and energy systems. While consumer-facing platforms like travel and auto marketplaces remain strong, the deeper story is in the infrastructure layer—tools that enable businesses to operate across borders more efficiently. As AI becomes embedded across industries, startups building these foundational systems are emerging as the biggest winners in Asia’s evolving startup landscape. 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