Funding Overview for Leading Asian Startups - Week 32, 2025 (Infographic)
In a week marked by substantial investments, several Asian startups have raised impressive amounts of funding across various sectors. Here's a roundup of some of the most notable companies that have secured funding this year.
AI Nanomedicine
Leading the pack is China's METiS Technologies, which raised an impressive $55.6 million in Series D funding. The company is focused on advancing AI-powered nanomedicine, with a focus on developing advanced drug delivery systems using nanotechnology [1][3].
Fintech
India's fintech platform Fibe (formerly EarlySalary) raised $26.5 million through non-convertible debentures to scale its digital lending, primarily targeting salaried professionals [1].
Gaming
While specific gaming startups were not individually named, Asia’s startup scene raised over $234 million across sectors, including gaming, indicating active funding in the space [1].
HR Tech
HR tech was among the sectors that attracted investment in the reported funding week, totaling more than $234 million across multiple sectors in Asia, including India and Singapore [1].
Water Treatment
The water treatment sector was also mentioned as part of the diversified startup funding landscape, though no single startup was explicitly called out in this segment of the reports [1].
Consumer Tech and Visual AI in India
India's consumer tech scene is thriving, with fast-growing companies like The Sleep Company (comfort tech) raising about $54.8 million for expansion, and RENÉE Cosmetics securing $30 million in Series C funding [1]. Visual telematics startup Cautio also raised $3 million in seed funding to enhance AI models for road safety [1].
Debt Recovery and AI-driven Collections
India-based startup DPDzero raised $7 million for its AI-driven collections platform expansion [1].
Mobile Gaming and Team Growth
India's SuperGaming raised $15 million in Series B funding for mobile game expansion and team growth [1].
Fashion and Delivery Services
Outzidr, a Gen Z-focused fashion brand from India, raised $3.1 million in a pre-Series A round. The brand plans to launch physical stores by 2026 and start a fast delivery service [1].
AI Tools for Mobile Game Developers
GameRamp, an India-based seed-stage startup, raised $5.4 million for team growth and product expansion, focusing on AI tools for mobile game developers [1].
Hiring Platform
TurboHire, an AI-based hiring platform from India, raised $6 million in Series A funding [1].
Eco-friendly Water Treatment Solutions
SG Enviro, a Singapore-based company, raised $6 million for Southeast Asia operations scaling, providing eco-friendly water treatment solutions [1].
Investment focus in Asia's biotech and AI sectors continues to grow rapidly, with Asia-Pacific biotech investments increasing by 30% year-over-year in 2023 and government initiatives complementing venture capital growth [5].
In summary, notable recent Asian startups with significant funding include METiS Technologies in AI nanomedicine, Fibe in fintech, PhnyX Lab in AI-driven life sciences, alongside consumer and other tech startups within the large $234 million weekly funding pool reported in August 2025 [1][2][3][5].
[1] VentureBeat (2025). [Week in Review: Asia's startups raised more than $234 million across sectors]. Retrieved from https://venturebeat.com/2025/08/01/week-in-review-asias-startups-raised-more-than-234-million-across-sectors/
[2] TechCrunch (2025). [PhnyX Lab raises $4 million to transform life science workflows with generative AI]. Retrieved from https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/26/phnyx-lab-raises-4-million-to-transform-life-science-workflows-with-generative-ai/
[3] METiS Technologies (2025). [Press Release: METiS Technologies raises $55.6 million in Series D funding for AI-powered nanomedicine]. Retrieved from https://www.metistechnologies.com/press-releases/metis-technologies-raises-55-6-million-in-series-d-funding-for-ai-powered-nanomedicine
[5] KPMG (2023). [Asia Pacific Biotech: Navigating the New Normal]. Retrieved from https://assets.kpmg/content/dam/kpmg/apac/pdf/2023/09/apac-biotech-navigating-the-new-normal.pdf
Technology continues to play a significant role in the funding landscape, as seen in investments in AI nanomedicine (METiS Technologies), fintech (Fibe), HR tech, consumer tech, visual AI in India, debt recovery, mobile gaming, fashion and delivery services, eco-friendly water treatment solutions, and AI tools for mobile game developers. Additionally, biotech and AI sectors in Asia have witnessed a 30% year-over-year growth in investments in 2023 [5].
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