Week 32: Asia Top Startup Funding Rounds Led by Acrab

Asia’s startup funding remained robust this week, with startups raising $358.4 million across AI infrastructure, electric mobility, enterprise software, insurtech, logistics, and consumer technology. Singapore and India accounted for the largest funding rounds, while Japan also attracted significant investment in workforce technology.

The latest deals highlight continued investor confidence in AI-driven platforms and the infrastructure supporting digital transformation across industries. 

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. Acrab, $130 Million, AI Infrastructure, Singapore 

Singapore-based AI infrastructure startup Acrab raised $130 million in a Series B funding round with participation from Vertex Ventures SEA & India, Vertex Growth, and new institutional investors from Europe and Southeast Asia. The company will use the funding to expand its agentic AI compute infrastructure and scale its GΞLIX 1-powered Agent Box platform.