INFOGRAPHIC: Top Asian Startup Funding — Week 11, 2025

Kelechi Edeh -

This week, Asia’s startup funding wave wasn't slowing down, with nine startups in fintech, biotech, agritech, and AI automation sectors seeing major investments.

Leading the charge is India’s Zolve, which bagged $251 million in Series B funding—plus a massive $200 million in debt—to help global citizens access credit and banking services when they move to the U.S.

Meanwhile, Singapore’s Chitose Bio Evolution locked in $49 million to ramp up AI-driven biotech research and scale its microalgae-based pharmaceutical production.

India’s Scimplify wasn't too far behind, securing $40 million in Series B funding to expand its speciality chemicals marketplace. On the automation front, China’s Amiao Robotics raised $14 million in a seed round to develop AI-powered humanoid and quadruped robots, with a focus on industrial and commercial applications.

Energy storage also got a major boost, with India’s AmpereHour Energy securing $5 million in Series A funding to expand its modular battery systems.

Agritech, too, had a solid showing this week too. Indonesia’s Elevarm landed $4.25 million in pre-Series A funding to introduce AI-powered farming tools, expand seed varieties, and roll out bio-based fertilizers. Right alongside, Singapore’s Agros also raised $4.25 million in Series A funding to scale its solar-powered irrigation systems, helping farmers in Southeast Asia reduce reliance on unpredictable rainfall.

At the same time, Philippines-based Shoppable Business secured $1.16 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered procurement platform, Quotable, making it easier for MSMEs to navigate complex supply chains.

Rounding off the week, Singapore’s JigsawStack raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI APIs, helping developers integrate smarter AI-driven solutions into their products.

As AI, automation, and sustainability continue to dominate startup investment trends, this week’s funding deals show that Asia’s entrepreneurs are solving problems that extend far beyond their home markets.