Ranking of Major Asian Investments - Week 28, 2025
In a significant development for the Asian startup ecosystem, recent investments have surpassed the $410 million mark, indicating a strong momentum in robotics, fintech, edtech, SaaS, and consumer goods sectors.
Leading the charge in the robotics and AI sector is China, with notable startups such as Tars, Galaxea, and Robotera securing substantial funding. Tars raised $122 million in Angel+ funding, Galaxea closed a $100 million A4 and A5 strategic financing round, and Robotera secured $69 million in Series A funding. These investments will be utilised to accelerate product development, expand global presence, and improve manufacturing capabilities.
India, on the other hand, has emerged as a hotspot for fintech, edtech, and SaaS startups. Credit Wise Capital, a consumer lending platform focused on financing two-wheelers and electric vehicles, raised $23.3 million in growth funding. India's Uweb, dedicated to digital asset education and adoption, secured $3 million in angel funding. Belong, a fintech startup catering to non-resident Indians (NRIs), raised $5 million. These funds will be used for licensing, brand promotion, product development, and market expansion.
Southeast Asia is rapidly growing in the consumer goods and electric mobility sectors. Notable investments include Hyderabad-based Chai Bisket, which secured $5 million in seed funding for its new ready-to-drink product line, Chai Shots. Vietnam's 1Office, a SaaS platform, raised $3 million for product development, user experience enhancement, and market expansion.
India-based Varthana raised $18.5 million in debt funding for affordable school financing in Tier 2 and Tier 3 regions. Bengaluru-based Clean Fanatics raised $2 million in seed funding for team growth and technology system improvement. Lastly, Khetika, a full-stack agri-inputs and distribution startup in India, closed an $18 million Series B round. The funds will be utilised to expand the brand, grow into new areas, set up manufacturing facilities, and launch clean-label food products.
This multi-country and multi-sector investment ecosystem reflects Asia’s robust innovation landscape and capital influx in 2025. The focus on late-stage and strategic financing in China, particularly in AI, robotics, and high-tech manufacturing, is supported by prominent homegrown venture capital firms like Hillhouse Capital and Sequoia China. India, driven by rapid digital adoption and rising demand for financial inclusion and educational tools, is a hub for fintech, edtech, and SaaS startups, with local funds like Kalaari Capital and Blume Ventures playing a crucial role. Southeast Asia, with its growing investments in electric mobility and related consumer goods startups, is an important region supported by venture capital and developmental finance institutions.
This surge in investments underscores Asia's commitment to driving innovation and digital transformation across various sectors, positioning the region as a global leader in the startup landscape.
Technology continues to thrive in Asia, as China leads the advancements in robotics and AI, with startups such as Tars, Galaxea, and Robotera securing significant funding. In contrast, India is becoming a hub for fintech, edtech, and SaaS startups, with companies like Credit Wise Capital and Belong receiving notable investments.
