Startup funding across Asia remained active this week, spanning robotics, semiconductor technology, gaming, digital assets, enterprise AI, healthtech, and consumer brands raising around $244.7 million. Large investments in robotics and AI infrastructure suggest investors are increasingly focusing on companies building the core technologies that will power automation, artificial intelligence, and next-generation digital services.
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. Pudu Robotics, $150 Million, Robotics, China
Shenzhen-based service robotics company Pudu Robotics raised nearly $150 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation above $1.5 billion. The company has now raised more than $300 million in total funding and plans to use the new capital to advance AI-powered robotics technologies, expand its product portfolio, and scale global operations.
/2. Dnotitia Inc., $61.2 Million, AI Memory Technology, South Korea
South Korean semiconductor startup Dnotitia Inc. secured KRW 90 billion ($61.2 million) in Series A funding. The company develops advanced AI memory and storage technologies and will use the capital to expand its AI storage platform built around its Seahorse and VDPU technologies.
/3. LightFury Games, $11 Million, Gaming, India
Indian game development studio LightFury Games raised $11 million in pre-Series A funding led by Blume Ventures, V3 Ventures, MIXI, and Times Internet. Several well-known Indian cricketers including MS Dhoni, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya also participated as investors. The company plans to complete development of its upcoming cricket title eCricket and build infrastructure for post-launch updates and content.
/4. Hata, $8 Million, Digital Asset Exchange, Malaysia
Malaysia-based digital asset exchange Hata raised $8 million (RM31.6 million) in Series A funding led by Bybit alongside global family offices. The investment will support expansion of Malaysia’s digital asset ecosystem and strengthen Hata’s partnership with Bybit.
/5. STCH, $7 Million, Textile AI, India
Bengaluru-based textile AI startup STCH raised $7 million in pre-Series A funding led by Omnivore with participation from Kae Capital and WVC. The company will invest in AI-driven fabric development, establish an R&D lab, and expand partnerships with manufacturers.
/6. Spill Games, $3.1 Million, Mobile Gaming, India
Bengaluru-based gaming studio Spill Games raised $3.1 million in seed funding to scale its systems-driven mobile game development model. The company plans to expand its game portfolio and strengthen its internal technology stack.
/7. NudgeBee, $3 Million, Enterprise AI, India
Agentic AI platform NudgeBee raised $3 million in seed funding led by Kalaari Capital with participation from several technology founders. The company will expand its enterprise AI systems and scale its go-to-market strategy through direct sales and partnerships.
/8. CureMeAbroad, $600K, HealthTech, India
Pune-based healthtech startup CureMeAbroad raised $600,000 in pre-seed funding from investors including Roman Saini and Himanshu Ratnoo. The funds will support upgrades to its AI-powered cost estimation tools and clinical matching systems.
/9. Clarity Labs, $430K, Personal Care, India
Personal care startup Clarity Labs secured ₹4 crore (~$430,000) in seed funding led by Artha Venture Fund II along with angel investors. The company plans to accelerate product development and expand sales across e-commerce and quick commerce platforms.
/10. Açaí Theory, $427K, Food & Beverage, India
Healthy quick-service restaurant brand Açaí Theory raised ₹4 crore (~$427,700) in pre-seed funding led by All In Capital with participation from several angel investors. The startup will use the capital to expand operations, grow its team, and strengthen supply chain and research capabilities.
Conclusion
This week’s funding activity highlights continued investor interest in AI-powered automation, robotics, and semiconductor technologies, alongside growing support for gaming, enterprise AI, and digital asset platforms. While large rounds were concentrated in robotics and chip infrastructure, early-stage investments across India and Southeast Asia show that consumer platforms, healthtech, and food startups are also attracting capital as Asia’s startup ecosystem continues to diversify.
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