Startup funding activity across Asia continued to tilt toward deep-technology, AI infrastructure, and electric mobility, with several large rounds led by robotics, autonomous driving, and specialised AI platforms. Companies across China, Southeast Asia, and India collectively raised about $535.56 million, highlighting investor appetite for startups building next-generation industrial and digital infrastructure.
The Week’s Biggest Startup Funding Rounds
Here are the most notable startup funding rounds announced across Asia, ranked from highest to lowest.
/1. ROBOTERA, $145 Million, Robotics, China
Chinese robotics company ROBOTERA raised RMB 1 billion (about $145 million) in a new funding round, pushing its valuation above RMB 10 billion. The round included major investors such as Gaocheng Capital, Singtel Innov8, Woori Venture Partners, and CICC Porsche Fund. Existing backers, including CDH Venture and Growth Capital, and Tsinghua Holding Tiancheng Asset Management, also increased their investments.
/2. Amity Solutions, $100 Million, AI Platforms, Thailand
Bangkok-based AI company Amity Solutions secured $100 million in Series D funding led by EDBI, the investment arm of SG Growth Capital. Other investors included Asia Partners and SMDV. The funding will support the development of specialised AI models designed to handle industry-specific tasks more efficiently.
/3. QCraft, $100 Million, Autonomous Driving AI, Hong Kong
Autonomous driving startup QCraft raised $100 million in Series D funding to further develop its AI systems for self-driving technology. Key investors included Ningbo Ninghai Xingtaihe Fund and Wonderland Capital.
/4. Startale Group, $63 Million, Blockchain Infrastructure, Singapore
Singapore-headquartered Startale Group raised $63 million in Series A funding, including $50 million from SBI Group and $13 million from Sony Innovation Fund earlier this year. CEO Sota Watanabe said the funding will help accelerate the adoption of tokenised stocks and JPY stablecoins, particularly within Japanese financial markets.
/5. Euler Motors, $47 Million, Electric Vehicles, India
Delhi-based EV manufacturer Euler Motors secured $47 million in Series E equity funding led by Lightrock, with participation from Hero MotoCorp and Blume Ventures. The company also raised $26 million in debt financing from investors, including BlackSoil and Trifecta Capital, bringing the total capital package to $73 million.
/6. Swish, $38 Million, Food Delivery, India
Bengaluru-based food delivery startup Swish raised $38 million in Series B funding led by Hara Global and Bain Capital Ventures. The round also included Accel and Stride Ventures, valuing the company at $139 million post-money.
/7. Plum, $20 Million, Health Insurance Platform, India
Health insurance platform Plum raised ~$20 million in a funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Existing investor Tanglin Venture Partners and new investor GMO Venture Partners also participated. The company plans to expand into preventive care, primary healthcare, and telehealth services.
/8. OZi, $6.2 Million, Quick Commerce, India
Delhi NCR-based OZi raised $6.2 million in Series A funding led by RTP Global. Existing investors, including Blume Ventures and Huddle Ventures, also joined the round, alongside several angel investors, including Kishore Biyani.
/9. Drive lah, $5 Million, Car-Sharing Platform, Singapore
Car-sharing marketplace Drive lah raised $5 million in a new investment round led by transport company ComfortDelGro, which contributed $2 million. The partnership positions ComfortDelGro as the platform’s preferred fleet partner.
/10. LetzRyd, $4 Million, Mobility Fleet, India
Mobility fleet startup LetzRyd secured $4 million in Series A funding led by JIF Capital, with participation from 15th Rock and UNLEASH Capital Partners.
/11. Elmed Life Sciences, $2.7 Million, Agri-Biotech, India
Hyderabad-based Elmed Life Sciences raised $2.7 million from the Agrisure Fund, which is backed by NABARD. The funding will support research, manufacturing expansion, and market growth.
/12. Finfinity, $2.4 Million, Digital Lending, India
Mumbai-based digital lending platform Finfinity raised $2.4 million in seed funding led by the family office of Mankind Pharma promoters.
/13. Canvaloop, $1.5 Million, Biomaterials, India
Biomaterials startup Canvaloop raised $1.5 million from Gujarat Venture Finance Limited and Rockstud Capital. The company converts agricultural waste into textile-grade fibres.
/14. Workroom Automation, $760K, Industrial AI, India
Hyderabad-based Workroom Automation raised ₹6.2 crore (about $760K) in seed funding led by Equirus InnovateX Fund. The startup develops AI-powered factory platforms designed to optimise manufacturing operations.
Conclusion
This week’s funding highlights a growing investor focus on AI infrastructure, robotics, and industrial automation, alongside continued momentum in mobility, fintech, and health technology. While consumer platforms remain active, the largest rounds increasingly favour companies building the technical backbone powering next-generation digital and industrial systems across Asia.
Ogbonda Chivumnovu
