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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

ZETWERK raises $90M in its latest funding round, hitting a $3.1B valuation. Led by investors Rakesh Gangwal and Khosla Ventures, with participation from Baillie Gifford, Greenoaks, and Avenir Growth, this funding marks a pivotal milestone. The manufacturing marketplace achieved a staggering GMV of $2.1B for FY24, fueled by strong demand across renewables, consumer electronics, and aerospace. With over 10,000 suppliers worldwide and 80% of GMV driven by repeat customers, ZETWERK continues to redefine supply chain resilience and efficiency. Founded in 2018 by Amrit Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan, ZETWERK has delivered $5B in lifetime GMV, supporting over 2,000 global customers across diverse industries. The road ahead promises further innovation and global expansion. 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 🚀 #Manufacturing #Funding #SupplyChainInnovation #GlobalGrowth

National Reconstruction Fund Corporation strengthens Australia’s data security with a $22.5M investment in Vault Cloud. Founded in 2012 by Rupert Taylor-Price, Vault is a leader in sovereign cloud infrastructure, providing secure cloud services for government, defence, and critical sectors. This investment will help expand Vault’s SECRET Cloud and introduce AUKUS cloud capabilities, while Vault’s cutting-edge security technologies continue to provide the highest levels of protection for classified data. 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 🚀 #DataSecurity #CloudComputing #Investment #SovereignCloud

Myriota has secured $50M in funding, including a $25M investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), marking their first deep tech investment in the space industry. Founded in 2015 and led by Ben Cade and David Haley, Myriota will use the funding to expand its satellite IoT capabilities, ramp up local manufacturing in South Australia, and create 100 high-skilled jobs. With backing from Main Sequence and InterValley Ventures, Myriota is set to revolutionize connectivity in areas traditional networks can’t reach. 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 🚀 #SpaceTech #IoT #Funding #SouthAustralia

🚀 Most Active VC Firms Based in Vietnam Vietnam’s startup ecosystem is rising rapidly, powered by innovation and a dynamic entrepreneurial mindset. The country is becoming a key regional hub, with venture capital firms actively shaping its growth. These firms are fueling a broad spectrum of industries, from cutting-edge technology to transformative fintech solutions: - AVV (Ascend Vietnam Ventures) led by Binh Tran and Eddie Thai - DO VENTURES led by Dzung N. and Vy Le - Earth Venture Capital led by Luke Nguyen and Tien Nguyen - ThinkZone Ventures led by Do Bui and Hoang Nguyen - VinaCapital Ventures led by Trung Hoang D. - VSV Capital led by Tra Hoang and Sung-Ku “Gibs” Song These firms are empowering startups with funding, mentorship, and strategic networks, positioning Vietnam as a rising global startup hub. 📌 This list highlights the most active VC firms in Vietnam in recent years that are still actively investing. 📧 Dive deeper into their investment footprints and notable portfolio companies in our full article in Startup Researcher Asia Pacific (Link in the comments). #Vietnam #VentureCapital #Startups

Melbourne-based JET Charge, co-founded by Tim Washington and Ellen Liang, secures AUD 72 milion in funding to propel Australasia’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The round was led by Mirova, via its Energy Transition Fund 6 (MET6), with participation from Clean Energy Finance Corporation, RACV, and Kilara Capital. Since 2012, JET Charge has delivered over 20,000 EV chargers and accessories, pioneering infrastructure from households to highways. This investment will accelerate their Charging as a Service (CaaS) model, scaling advanced technologies like CORE and Illuminate to remove barriers to EV adoption across Australia and New Zealand. 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 🚀 #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles #Funding #Australia

Quanfluence secures $2M in seed funding to revolutionize quantum photonics, led by pi Ventures with participation from Golden Sparrow and Reena Dayal. Founded in 2021 by Sujoy Chakravarty, Ravi Mehta, and Biman Chattopadhyay, Quanfluence's cutting-edge optical Ising machine offers 100x faster optimization for challenges in logistics, finance, and more, with scalability and energy efficiency at its core. With its sights set on developing a general-purpose quantum computer in India, this funding will accelerate product scaling and R&D efforts. 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 🚀 #QuantumComputing #Photonics #Funding #Startups

Bureau, a digital identity and authentication platform, has raised $30M in a Series B round led by Sorenson Capital, with participation from PayPal Ventures, Commerce Ventures, GMO VenturePartners,Inc., Village Global, Quona Capital, and XYZ Ventures. Founded in 2020 by Ranjan R Reddy, Bureau uses AI-powered real-time fraud prevention to combat rising cyberfraud. This funding will accelerate its global expansion, product innovation, and talent acquisition. 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 #TechInnovation #FraudPrevention

Bizom, a retail tech startup revolutionizing distribution optimization, secures $12M in Series B funding. Led by Pavestone VC, contributing $7.5M, and supported by IndiaMART InterMESH Limited and family offices, this marks a significant milestone for Bizom. Founded in 2008 by Lalit Bhise, Shree Bhise, and Vasudeva Manjunath, the platform serves over 600 retail brands across 30+ countries, streamlining sales efficiency with cutting-edge B2B automation tools. 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 🚀 #RetailTech #Funding #Innovation #CPG