Startup funding across Asia remained active this week, with startups raising around $650 million in disclosed funding across sectors including AI chips, data infrastructure, gaming, fintech, and aerospace technology. Large investments in semiconductor startups and data centre infrastructure suggest investors are increasingly prioritising companies building the technical backbone required for AI and cloud computing growth.
The Week’s Biggest Startup Funding Rounds
Here are the most notable startup funding announcements across Asia, ranked from highest to lowest.
/1. Rebellions, $400 Million, AI, South Korea
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions secured $400 million in new funding, pushing its valuation to roughly $2.34 billion. The round was led by Mirae Asset Financial Group and the Korea National Growth Fund. The company plans to accelerate global expansion, particularly into the United States, ahead of a potential IPO.
/2. EPG, $100 Million+, Data Centre Infrastructure, Singapore
Singapore-based modular data centre provider EPG raised over $100 million in Series B+ funding led by Decarbonization Partners. The capital will support international expansion, research and development, and the scaling of manufacturing and delivery capabilities.
/3. Nazara Technologies, $53 Million, Gaming and Media, India
Indian gaming firm Nazara Technologies announced a $53 million capital raise through a preferential issue of warrants. The company plans to use the funds for acquisitions and growth initiatives, following its recent purchase of Spanish gaming platforms Bluetile and BestPlay.
/4. PolicyStreet, $21 Million, Insurtech, Malaysia
Malaysian insurtech company PolicyStreet raised $21 million in Series C funding led by Cool Japan Fund, with existing investors Altara Ventures and Gobi Partners also participating. The round highlights a growing investor focus on sustainable, profitable insurtech models.
/5. Bellatrix Aerospace, $20 Million, Aerospace, India
Space propulsion startup Bellatrix Aerospace secured $20 million in pre-Series B funding led by Cactus Partners. The company plans to expand manufacturing capacity to meet increasing demand from satellite constellation operators globally.
/6. Micronity, $13.7 Million, AI, Japan
Tokyo-based startup Micronity raised $13.7 million in seed funding from venture capital firms and private investors. The company builds an AI-driven platform aimed at addressing Japan’s growing business succession challenges in specialised software companies.
/7. Bachatt, $12 Million, WealthTech, India
AI-powered savings and wealth platform Bachatt raised $12 million in Series A funding led by Accel. Investors, including Lightspeed and Info Edge Ventures, also participated. The company plans to expand its financial tools tailored for India’s self-employed and merchant communities.
/8. Gnani AI, $10 Million, AI, India
Bengaluru-based voice technology startup Gnani AI secured $10 million in Series B funding led by Aavishkaar Capital, with continued backing from Info Edge Ventures. The funds will support international expansion and further development of agentic AI systems.
/9. NowPurchase, $9.6 Million, Industrial Procurement, India
B2B procurement platform NowPurchase raised $9.6 million in a funding round led by Bajaj Finserv, with participation from Orios Venture Partners and Info Edge Ventures.
/10. Bacancy Systems, $4.2 Million, Electronics, India
Electronics startup Bacancy Systems secured $4.2 million in funding led by Sabre Partners and Greenstone Capital. The investment will support research and development for EV and railway sector electronics.
/11. Sign3, $1.5 Million, Fraud Intelligence, India
Fraud intelligence startup Sign3 raised $1.5 million in a funding round led by Cedar Hill Capital, with participation from Smile Group. The company is developing an AI-powered risk intelligence platform for financial services.
/12. Cropcoin Technologies, $1.27 Million, AgriTech, India
AgriTech startup Cropcoin Technologies raised INR 12 crore ($1.27 million) in pre-Series A funding led by Unicorn India Ventures, with support from Climate Angels. The company plans to expand operations across Bihar and Jharkhand.
/13. Fanon, $1 Million, Social Platform, India
Fan storytelling platform Fanon secured $1 million in pre-seed funding co-led by Kalaari Capital and Gruhas. The platform aims to bring together fan-created content that is currently scattered across multiple social platforms.
/14. Proho, $1 Million, PropTech, India
AI-powered property platform Proho raised $1 million in pre-seed funding, with participation from investors including Bharath Vivek Chandhok. The startup aims to simplify residential property resale through guaranteed home-selling services.
/15. Epik, $1 Million, Electronics, India
Electronics quick commerce startup Epik secured $1 million in pre-seed funding led by Info Edge Ventures. The company offers a “try-before-you-buy” model for high-value electronics with delivery within 60 minutes.
/16. Nightify, $500K, Nightlife Discovery Platform, Thailand
Thailand-based nightlife platform Nightify raised $500,000 in seed funding led by A2D Ventures. The company plans to expand its venue network and prepare for regional growth.
/17. Gabify, $175K, HealthTech, India
Healthtech startup Gabify raised $175,000 in pre-seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures. The company focuses on neurodevelopmental care for children and aims to reach one million children by 2028.
Conclusion
This week’s funding activity shows a clear shift toward AI infrastructure, semiconductor innovation, and industrial technologies, with several of the largest rounds backing companies building the core systems behind next-generation computing and digital services. At the same time, early-stage funding continues to support emerging startups across fintech, proptech, and consumer platforms, reflecting a balanced investment landscape across Asia’s growing startup ecosystem.
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