VoidZero Secures $12.5 Million to Advance JavaScript Tooling

Singapore-based VoidZero, renowned for its innovative JavaScript development tools, has successfully closed a $12.5 million Series B funding round. The round was spearheaded by Accel, with additional backing from Peak XV Partners and Sunflower Capital. Notable angel investors include Koen Bok, founder of Framer, and Eric Simons, founder of StackBlitz.

Founded by Evan You, the creator behind Vite and VoidZero, the company’s flagship product, Vite+, integrates building, testing, deployment, and other development tools into a single streamlined platform. This open-source toolchain is already powering major products from industry leaders such as OpenAI, Stripe, and Shopify.

The fresh capital will accelerate Vite+’s commercial launch, expand the team, and deepen investments in the open-source community to foster further innovation.

Rolo Robotics Raises $3.45 Million to Scale Autonomous Food Kiosks

Rolo Robotics, a Singaporean startup specializing in autonomous hot food kiosks, has raised $3.45 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by A2D Ventures. Other investors include Seedstars, TIS Japan, Antler, Lotus One Investment, and Blueprint Ventures.

The company’s robotic kiosks prepare meals on demand without requiring on-site staff, utilizing heat sensors, multi-nozzle dispensers, and real-time quality control to ensure consistent hygiene and taste. CEO Ravi Nahappan emphasized that the funding will expedite production and support expansion into Singapore, Australia, and beyond, while enhancing integration between robotics, AI, and future humanoid collaboration.

Videotto Gains Seed Investment to Revolutionize Video Editing

East Ventures has invested an undisclosed amount in Videotto, a Singapore-based startup developing AI-powered video editing software. The platform automatically transforms long videos into short, engaging clips optimized for social media, incorporating features like automated captioning, transitions, and personalized editing styles.

CEO Tay Yao Ming shared that the funding will fuel product enhancement, team growth, and regional market expansion, aiming to democratize professional video editing for creators worldwide.

Coolmate Closes Series C to Expand Fashion Brand Internationally

Vietnamese direct-to-consumer apparel brand Coolmate has completed a Series C funding round led by Vertex Growth Fund, with participation from Cool Japan Fund, YoungOne CVC, and existing investors. Established in 2019, Coolmate operates a vertically integrated supply chain leveraging technology to deliver affordable, quality clothing directly to customers.

The new funds will support the launch of women’s activewear, international expansion via e-commerce platforms like Amazon, and the opening of physical retail stores to enhance brand visibility.

IndustrialMind.ai Raises $1.2 Million to Automate Manufacturing Decisions

Singapore’s IndustrialMind.ai secured $1.2 million in a pre-seed round led by Antler, with contributions from TSVC, Plug and Play, and angel investor Gang Song. The startup is developing an AI platform that analyzes engineering drawings, monitors production in real time, and recommends process optimizations to improve manufacturing yield and throughput.

Its technology is currently deployed by major corporations including Siemens, Tesa, and Andritz.

Hullbot Secures AUD 16 Million to Scale Ocean Robotics Solutions

Australian ocean robotics firm Hullbot has raised AUD 16 million (approximately USD 10.4 million) in a Series A round led by Regeneration.VC, with support from Katapult Ocean, Climate Tech Partners, and others. Based in Sydney, Hullbot designs autonomous underwater robots that clean and inspect ship hulls, reducing fuel consumption and emissions by up to 26% while combating biofouling and ocean pollution.

The investment will be used to increase manufacturing capacity, develop larger robotic systems, and expand operations across the Asia-Pacific region.

Uluu Raises SGD 13.6 Million to Scale Seaweed-Based Plastic Alternative

Perth-based biomaterials startup Uluu has secured SGD 13.6 million (USD 10.4 million) in a Series A round led by Burda Principal Investments, with participation from Main Sequence, Novel Investments, and others. The funds will support the construction of a demonstration plant in Western Australia to increase production of its seaweed-derived plastic substitute.

Uluu’s material is reusable, recyclable, and marine biodegradable, breaking down naturally without releasing microplastics. The company highlights that its process sequesters up to five kilograms of CO₂ per kilogram of material produced, outperforming traditional plastics which emit around three kilograms.

Mantayay Raises $5 Million to Expand Creator Economy Network

Malaysia-based digital media company Mantayay, incorporated in Singapore, has raised $5 million in its first institutional funding round led by Kairous Capital. Founded in 2023, Mantayay manages a network of over 4,000 content creators. Its flagship series, Terpaling Menantu, has become Malaysia’s most-watched short-form drama franchise with more than 300 million views.

The company plans to open offices in China, Japan, and South Korea to connect regional brands with Southeast Asia’s creator economy and enhance its content and commerce infrastructure.

Ant International Invests in R2 to Boost SME Lending in Latin America

Ant International, the global arm of Ant Group, has invested an undisclosed amount in R2, a Mexico-based embedded lending platform focused on expanding credit access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across Latin America. The collaboration combines Ant’s AI-powered credit assessment tools with R2’s API-driven lending infrastructure.

R2 enables platforms like Uber Eats, Rappi, and PayU to offer financing to their merchant networks and has facilitated funding for over 100,000 SMEs in Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and Brazil.

CloudMile Raises $20 Million to Accelerate AI Adoption in Southeast Asia

AI technology company CloudMile has secured $20 million in a funding round led by Nexus CVC, with participation from TFB Capital, the venture arm of Taipei Fubon Bank. The investment will support CloudMile’s expansion across Southeast Asia and the advancement of its agentic AI solutions.

CloudMile’s offerings optimize cloud operations and are utilized in finance, manufacturing, retail, and education sectors across Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The company plans to open new centers in Malaysia and Singapore to meet rising demand for AI-driven digital transformation.

Notable Funding Rounds in China’s Tech Sector

• Agibot: The medtech subsidiary of this embodied intelligence leader raised a nine-figure RMB Series B round led by MX Capital, with participation from Oriza Holdings and others. Funds will support global commercialization and product development of surgical robots.
• Vision Aeronautics: Developer of low-altitude air mobility solutions completed angel and seed rounds totaling nearly RMB 100 million (~$14 million). The company is preparing for flight tests and certification of its Vector 5 eVTOL aircraft and plans new production facilities.
• Vast: Beijing-based 3D generative model startup raised an eight-figure USD pre-Series A+ round led by the Beijing AI Industry Investment Fund. Vast focuses on AI tools tailored for professional creators rather than general user-generated content.
• Null Hypothesis: AI and medtech startup secured nearly RMB 100 million in Series A funding to develop agentic AI solutions enhancing pharma-physician communication.
• StarryTech: Advanced materials company raised an eight-figure RMB sum in an angel round extension to boost R&D and production of nanosilicon particles for lithium battery anodes.

Additional Industry Updates

• Augmentus: Singapore-based robotics firm received undisclosed investment from Applied Ventures, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials.
• Sedifly: Singapore edtech startup raised a six-figure USD pre-seed round, supported by angel investors and an equity-free grant from Enterprise Singapore.
• Grab: Southeast Asia’s superapp invested in US autonomous vehicle company May Mobility, aiming to introduce AV services regionally through a multi-year partnership.