South Korean AI startup Turing has raised ₩7 billion in Series B funding to expand its university-focused AI agent GPAI beyond STEM disciplines, after the product surpassed 1.5 million sign-ups within its first year.
South Korean deep-tech startup Insera Solution has raised ₩13.5 billion in Series A funding to develop precision optical components for satellite laser communication, addressing the growing bandwidth demands of modern space missions.
Tokyo-based fintech Paytner has raised approximately ¥2.3 billion in Series D funding as its digital invoice-factoring platform for freelancers and small businesses surpasses 800,000 cumulative applications ahead of a planned public listing.
Sydney-founded Gridsight has raised $26 million in Series B funding led by Insight Partners to scale its AI-powered platform helping electricity utilities identify unused grid capacity, accelerating renewable energy connections.
China-based generative 3D AI startup VAST has completed Series B and B+ financings totalling approximately $446 million, led by Matrix Partners China, as investors bet on 3D generation becoming a major new AI application category.
India's startup ecosystem raised close to $1 billion in funding during August 2026, marking a strong rebound following a comparatively muted July and signalling renewed investor momentum heading into the festive quarter.
India's corporate responsibility and sustainability leaders convened for the 13th National CSR & ESG Summit 2026, spotlighting how artificial intelligence and data-driven measurement are reshaping the country's approach to social impact.
Indian athlete Shashruti Nakade has transformed a career built on swimming medals into a rising para-triathlon journey, climbing to World No. 9 as she now sets her sights on qualifying for the LA 2028 Paralympic Games.
Online insurance marketplace InsuranceDekho is preparing to file its draft red herring prospectus by the end of September, targeting an initial public offering worth between ₹2,500 crore and ₹3,000 crore by March 2027.
India's sovereign-anchored National Investment and Infrastructure Fund has raised ₹19,000 crore as the first close of its ₹30,000 crore Infrastructure Fund II, backed by the Government of India, sovereign wealth funds and pension investors.