Indian sneaker e-commerce platform raises $2 million in seed funding It offers sneakers, streetwear and luxury fashion pieces from brands including Nike, Yeezy, Dior and Louis Vuitton. December 13, 2024 Tech
Pakistani fashion marketplace Laam raises $5.5 million in seed funding The platform offers over 100,000 fashion items including ethnic and formal wear, footwear and accessories. December 13, 2024 Business
Australia fines Kraken operator $5.1 million for regulatory breaches Australia took legal action against the company for illegally extending credit. December 13, 2024 Tech
Kraken cryptocurrency exchange operator fined $5 million in Australia The Australian court has ordered bit tradingThe local operator of the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange has paid a hefty fine for illegally extending credit facilities to more than 1,100 customers. The country's corporate December 12, 2024 Business
Indian fintech startup Navanc raises $1 million in seed funding Founded in 2021, Navanc plans to use the funds to expand its presence in urban and semi-urban areas of India. December 12, 2024 Tech
Indian nutritional health startup Power Gummies nets $1.2 million The company plans to use the funds to launch a zero-sugar product line and expand its range of healthy products. December 12, 2024 Business
Indian BNPL startup Snapmint raises $18 million in pre-Series B funding These funds will support technology upgrades and the launch of new BNPL products. December 12, 2024 Tech
India's FirstClub raises US$8 million in seed funding FirstClub aims to launch an omnichannel platform by mid-2025, focusing on premium food. December 12, 2024 Business
Israeli SaaS startup Stigg receives US$17.5 million in Series A financing Stigg plans to double its staff within a year and currently employs more than 20 people. December 12, 2024 Business
Microsoft loses $800 million as Cruise Robotaxi shuts down General Motors plans to increase its stake in Cruise from nearly 90% to more than 97% through stock acquisitions. December 12, 2024 Tech
India's Rebel Foods raises $210 million in Series G funding The round was led by Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, with participation from Evolvence. December 12, 2024 Business
Lightspeed invests $40 million in Indian solar startup The new funding will help SolarSquare expand its presence in India from 20 to 50 cities. December 12, 2024 Tech
CATL, Stellantis to build $430 million electric vehicle battery factory in Spain The Zaragoza plant will start production in 2026 and produce lithium iron phosphate batteries for medium-sized electric vehicles. December 12, 2024 Business
Abu Dhabi fintech company secures US$500 million in asset-backed financing Quantix previously received a financial company license from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates this year. December 12, 2024 Business
Coworking company Innov8's profits soar to $7.44 million The company cites its asset-light model and strategic location in metro areas as key factors. December 12, 2024 Tech
Indian artificial intelligence robot start-up Haber received US$44 million in Series C financing Founded in 2017, Haber focuses on automating factory processes using robots driven by artificial intelligence. December 12, 2024 Tech
Axiata and Sinar Mas to merge ID telecom arm in US$650 million deal Merger talks took more than three years to reach a formal agreement. December 12, 2024 Business
Indian venture capital firm launches $47 million fund The company plans to support 20 to 24 startups in different fields such as space technology and artificial intelligence. December 12, 2024 Tech
Indian education technology startup Kreedo secures US$1.2 million in debt financing The funds will help expand the business and manage working capital. December 12, 2024 Business
Indian climate tech startup raises $1.45 million in pre-Series A round Sustainiam provides technology-based carbon footprint management solutions to businesses. December 11, 2024 Tech
Stride Ventures launches $300 million fund The fund aims to provide financial support to start-ups across a wide range of industries. December 11, 2024 Tech
MoneyHero's net profit rebounds to US$5.7 million This marked a significant improvement from the net loss of $7.2 million in the same period last year. December 11, 2024 Tech
U.S. approves $610 million in chip subsidies for Micron This funding is an important component of the American Chip and Science Act. December 11, 2024 Tech
SenseTime plans to raise US$360 million through rights issue This financing plan is designed to support SenseTime’s transformation into genAI. December 11, 2024 Business