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K25 AI Raises $2M From Nasdaq-Listed Healthcare Firm
Singapore-based K25 AI has raised $2 million from a Nasdaq-listed healthcare firm, signaling growing interest from publicly traded companies in targeted AI investments that deliver measurable returns.

Singapore Emerges as Asia's Third-Largest Startup Funding Hub in Q2 as AI Investment Surges
Singapore attracted $3.6 billion in startup funding in Q2 2026, ranking third in Asia behind China as AI-focused startups claimed over 60% of all venture capital across the region, per Crunchbase data.

Whale Raises $40M as Singapore AI Firm Hits $100M Series C Total
Singapore-headquartered enterprise AI company Whale has secured a $40 million Series C3 extension, bringing its total Series C funding to $100 million. The round includes backing from Singtel Innov8, CMB International, SMBC Asia Rising Fund, and Hyundai Motor Group as Whale scales its AI Operating System for enterprise operations globally.

EnterpriseSG and UOB Launch F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme
Enterprise Singapore and UOB have launched a new programme to drive AI adoption and digital integration across Singapore's food and beverage sector. The F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme aims to help at least 200 businesses move beyond standalone digital tools towards connected, AI-enabled operations over the next two years. Announced at Restaurant Asia 2026, the initiative targets operational challenges from fragmented systems.

EnterpriseSG and UOB Launch AI Programme for Singapore's F&B Sector
EnterpriseSG and UOB have launched a programme offering Singapore's F&B businesses up to 50% funding for AI solutions. Announced at Restaurant Asia 2026, the initiative addresses low AI adoption in the sector, where one in three operators have yet to adopt AI tools.

SimpleAI Raises US$15M to Acquire Accounting Firms Across Asia-Pacific
Singapore-based accounting automation startup SimpleAI has raised US$5 million in seed funding plus a US$10 million debt facility to fuel an acquisition-led expansion strategy targeting accounting and fund administration firms across Singapore, Australia, and beyond.

Singapore AI Data Startup Clairva Raises $500K for Global South Datasets
Clairva, a Singapore-based AI data infrastructure company, has raised US$500,000 in pre-seed funding led by Venture Catalysts. The company builds licensed, provenance-backed datasets from India, Southeast Asia, and the wider Global South for AI foundation models and robotics systems.

Singapore Tech Funding Explodes 2,116% in June to S$3.78 Billion
Singapore-based tech companies raised approximately S$3.78 billion in equity funding in June 2026, a staggering 2,116% surge from S$171 million in May. DayOne's S$2.5 billion raise accounted for roughly two-thirds of the month's total, followed by Supabase, Airwallex, SiliconFlow, and Striding AI.

K25 AI Raises $2M from Nasdaq Firm for Enterprise AI Tools
Singapore-based K25 AI has secured $2 million in funding from a Nasdaq-listed company, marking fresh momentum for homegrown enterprise AI startups. The investment will support product development, operational expansion, and enterprise client acquisition as the startup targets workflow automation and data-driven decision-making tools for businesses across sectors.

Singapore AI Startup Akro Raises US$700,000 to Automate Complex Data Workflows
Singapore-based artificial intelligence startup Akro has raised US$700,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Amigos Venture Capital, with participation from strategic angel investors in financial services, healthcare, and consumer technology.

Qashier Turns Profitable, Raises US$6.125M for AI-Powered Merchant Platform
Singapore-headquartered merchant operating system Qashier has turned profitable and raised US$6.125 million in a Series A+ round, as it scales its unified payments, software, and embedded lending platform across Southeast Asia. The company processes US$1 billion in annual payment volume for over 20,000 merchants.

Singapore AI Startup Akro Raises US$700K to Automate Data Workflows
Singapore-based AI startup Akro AI has raised US$700,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Amigos Venture Capital, with participation from strategic angel investors across financial services, healthcare, and consumer technology.