Asia’s startup funding activity stayed strong this week, with capital flowing into robotics, biotech, semiconductors, and consumer platforms raising over $294 million. While the biggest cheques went to deeptech and healthcare innovation, consumer-facing businesses in beauty, food, and appliances also continued to attract steady investor attention.
Here are the most notable startup funding announcements across Asia this week, ranked from highest to lowest.
/1. ROBOTERA, $200+ Million, Robotics, China
Beijing-based robotics company ROBOTERA raised more than $200 million in a new funding round led by SF Group, HSG, and IDG Capital. The deal follows a separate RMB 1 billion strategic financing completed earlier, reinforcing strong investor confidence in humanoid robotics and embodied AI moving toward real-world deployment.
/2. Degron Therapeutics, $40 Million, Biotech, China
Clinical-stage biotech company Degron Therapeutics secured $40 million in a Series A round led by LAPAM Capital, bringing its total funding to $95 million. The company will use the capital to advance its lead drug candidate, DEG6498, now in clinical trials.
/3. Konvy, $22 Million, Beauty Platform, Thailand
Thailand-based beauty and personal care platform Konvy raised $22 million in Series B funding led by Cool Japan Fund. The company plans to expand across Southeast Asia, scale its private label business, and strengthen its regional position.
/4. HrdWyr, $13 Million, Semiconductors, India
Fabless chip startup HrdWyr raised $13 million in Series A funding led by Ideaspring Capital, with participation from Singularity AMC and Persistent Systems. The company will develop AI-native system-on-chip products targeting edge computing markets.
/5. Dil Foods, $7.7 Million, FoodTech, India
Virtual restaurant operator Dil Foods raised ₹72 crore (~$7.7 million) in Series B funding led by the Bikaji Foods Family Office. The capital will support expansion, portfolio growth, and supply chain improvements.
/6. Mekr Technologies, $7 Million, Manufacturing Tech, India
Consumer appliance startup Mekr Technologies secured ₹67 crore (~$7 million) in funding led by Avaana Capital. The company will scale manufacturing capacity and expand its presence in domestic and international markets.
/7. Flo Mobility, $2.5 Million, Robotics, India
Construction robotics startup Flo Mobility raised $2.5 million in a pre-Series A round co-led by Mela Ventures and Arali Ventures. The company is building AI-powered robots to automate material handling on construction sites.
/8. SwishX, $2.2 Million, HealthTech AI, India
Bengaluru-based SwishX raised $2.2 million in seed funding to scale its AI platform for pharmaceutical and medtech companies and expand internationally.
Conclusion
This week’s funding activity highlights a clear tilt toward robotics, biotech innovation, and semiconductor development, alongside continued investment in consumer platforms across Southeast Asia. The mix suggests investors are backing both long-term deeptech bets and scalable consumer businesses, with AI-driven systems increasingly sitting at the centre of both worlds.