Startup Researcher Asia Pacific

Indonesian AI startup bythen secures $5M in seed funding led by Japan's Vector Inc. and Indonesia's Skystar Capital, with support from East Ventures, BEENEXT, OSK Ventures International Berhad, and AppWorks. Angel investors like William Tanuwijaya, co-founder of Tokopedia, and Ryan Lee, co-founder of Pinkfong Company, also joined the round. Founded in 2024 by Kevin Mintaraga, Erick Saputra, Ferry Dianto, and William Nagata, Bythen is revolutionizing the $325B creator economy with its platform for AI-powered virtual influencers, enabling creators to design, monetize, and grow unique digital avatars. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 Source: DealStreetAsia #AI #Funding #StartupSuccess #CreatorEconomy

Indian fintech innovator GrayQuest has secured ₹80 crore (~$9.3M) in Series B funding, led by IIFL Open Fintech Fund and Claypond Capital, with continued support from Pravega Ventures. Founded in 2017 by Rishab Mehta, GrayQuest is transforming education financing by enabling over 6,500 educational institutions—spanning universities, colleges, and K-12 schools—to offer hassle-free, zero-cost monthly installment payment options. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 #Fintech #EdTech #Funding #IndiaStartups

Singapore-based wealth management platform Endowus has raised an additional $17.5M in its latest funding round, bringing the total of the round to $52.5M. The round was led by existing investors Prosus Ventures, UBS, and MUFG, with participation from OSK Ventures International Berhad and Asia Companion Fund. Founded in 2017 by Gregory Van and Samuel Rhee, Endowus is a Monetary Authority of Singapore-licensed wealth advisor offering expert guidance and institutional financial solutions. This funding will fuel the platform's expansion across Asia's wealth hubs, including Singapore and Hong Kong, and investments in talent and technology. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 #Fintech #WealthManagement #Startups #Asia

Mumbai-based hBits, a leading platform for investing in commercial real estate, has secured ₹40 Cr in its Series A funding round, led by Capricon Realty Private Limited, an entity of the Thackersey Group. This milestone will fuel the enhancement of hBits' AI-driven technology platform, geographical expansion, and delivery of curated, high-value investment opportunities to a broader audience. Founded in 2018 by Shiv Parekh, hBits democratizes access to Grade-A commercial properties, offering investors rental yields of up to 10% and IRRs of up to 18%, starting at ₹10 lakh. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 #Funding #RealEstate #PropTech #IndiaStartups

Moonrider.ai, the Bengaluru-based electric tractor startup, has secured $2.2 million in seed funding, co-led by Advantedge Founders and Micelio Technology Fund, with support from angel investors. Founded in August 2023 by Anoop Srikantaswamy and Ravi Kulkarni—former experts at Volvo Group, Ola Electric, and Olectra BYD—Moonrider is redefining sustainable farming with heavy-duty electric tractors that rival diesel options in cost and reliability. The funding will bolster their innovations in vehicle engineering, software, and in-house battery technology. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 #ElectricVehicles #AgriTech #Funding #Sustainability

🌟 Spotlight on Female VC Partners in Australia 🌟 As we kick off 2025, I’m thrilled to showcase the remarkable women shaping the venture capital landscape—starting with Australia in our APAC diversity spotlight! Although I initially assumed female representation among Australian VC partners would be high, I was surprised to find the percentage remains low. This discovery makes it even more important to shine a light on these inspiring leaders: - Alexandra Clunies-Ross – Partner at Artesian (Alternative Investments) - Chelsea N. – General Partner at Scale Investors Pty Ltd - Dr Michelle Deaker – Founding Partner & Managing Director at OneVentures - Elicia McDonald – Partner at Airtree Ventures - Gabrielle Munzer – Partner at Main Sequence Ventures - Helen Norton – Partner at Airtree Ventures - Jackie Vullinghs – Partner at Airtree Ventures - Kim Jackson – Co-Founder, CEO, CIO at Skip Capital - Kylie Frazer – Co-Founding Partner at Flying Fox Ventures - Marisa Warren – Managing Partner at ALIAVIA Ventures - Maxine Lee – COO at Skalata - Melissa McBurnie – Partner & Head of Impact at Brandon Capital - Poppy Trewhella – Partner at Paloma - Rachael Neumann – Co-Founding Partner at Flying Fox Ventures - Roo Harris – General Partner at Scale Investors - Samar Mcheileh – Managing Partner at Scale Investors - Sarah Meibusch – Partner at OneVentures - Simone Lander – Partner at Carthona Capital - Solai Valliappan – General Partner at Scale Investors - Taryn Pieterse – Partner at Rampersand These trailblazers are driving transformative investments across energy, technology, healthcare, and more—while championing diversity, sustainability, and inclusive growth in the Australian startup ecosystem. 📧 Check out our in-depth article (Link in the comments) in Startup Researcher Asia Pacific for background on each investor, and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter: https://lnkd.in/eNavcU2G This list may include women at the partner level (even if they don’t hold the formal “Partner” title) when a VC firm does not have a traditional partnership structure. #australia #diversity #femalevc

Spintly, a proptech startup co-founded by Rohin Parkar and Malcolm Dsouza, has raised Rs 3.5 crore in an extended seed round, led by Spyre Proptech Venture Fund with participation from Accel in India, Chakra Growth Fund, Alumni Ventures, and Doctor Technology. The funds will help Spintly expand its smart building solutions globally, leveraging AI, machine learning, and IoT to modernize access control systems. Spintly’s innovative technology is already deployed across 24 million square feet of real estate globally, serving over 500 customers. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 #Proptech #Funding #SmartBuildings #AI

Soul Parking, an innovative parking technology company transforming urban parking in Indonesia, has successfully raised a Series A Extension round co-led by AppWorks and AC Ventures, with participation from Taiwan Mobile, USPACE, and Wavemaker Partners. Founded in 2021 and led by (CEO) Kenneth Darmansjah, and (CTO) Unggul Depirianto, Soul Parking offers cutting-edge solutions for property owners and drivers, enhancing parking operations with real-time data and cashless payment options. With over 100 partners and 20 million annual transactions, the company aims to reduce congestion, improve urban mobility, and drive sustainable growth. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 #ParkingSolutions #UrbanMobility #TechInnovation #Sustainability

Sitemate Secures $27.5M Series A to Revolutionize the Built World. Led by Blackbird and joined by Shearwater Capital, Artesian (Alternative Investments), Marbruck Investments, and new backers OIF Ventures, Hostplus, and Gravel Road Ventures, this funding will expand Sitemate's no-code software solutions for the construction, energy, and mining industries. Founded in 2015 by Hartley Pike 👷 and Sam McDonnell 👷, Sitemate is now empowering over 2,000 customers globally with innovative platforms like Dashpivot, Flowsite, and Gearbelt. These solutions are streamlining project delivery, process automation, and asset management. This milestone fuels further product innovation, global expansion, and ambitious plans to open a new office in Austin, Texas, by 2025. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 #ConstructionTech #NoCode #Funding #Startups

Veefin Group of Companies has raised ₹136 Cr (~$16M) and plans an additional ₹155 Cr (~$18M) fundraise by January 2025 to fuel global expansion, product development, and strategic acquisitions. Led by Gautam Udani and Raja Debnath, Veefin has been on an acquisition spree, including EikIndifi, Regime Tax Solutions, and Nityo Tech, broadening its tech capabilities and global footprint. This Mumbai-based innovator in supply chain finance and digital lending solutions processes $30B in annual disbursements and partners with major banks like IndusInd Bank and Yes Bank, redefining the fintech landscape. Stay ahead in the startup world! 🌟 Get a weekly digest of key happenings and insights delivered to your inbox every Monday morning. Don't miss out—subscribe now: https://lnkd.in/e4233YGN 🚀 Source: YourStory #Fintech #Funding #SupplyChainFinance #DigitalLending