Singapore-based fintech startup 'PayNow' has secured $50 million in a Series C funding round led by Temasek Holdings, with participation from Sequoia Capital and local angel investors. The funds will be used to expand their digital payment solutions across Southeast Asia. This marks one of the largest fintech funding rounds in Singapore this year.
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Read original source: The Straits TimesRecodeX's October 2026 investment tracker recorded 802 valid funding events, with AI and fintech sectors leading in activity. Late-stage mega-rounds were prominent, indicating strong investor interest in these sectors.
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Read original source: RecodeX ProSPIDITS AI's 2026 AI Startup Funding & Venture Deals report tracks over $1.88 trillion in AI startup funding across 891 deals. The median round size is over $57 million, indicating robust investment activity in the AI sector.
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Read original source: SPIDITS AISingapore-based technology companies secured $3.7 billion in equity funding in October 2026, marking a significant rebound from previous months. The largest funding round was led by Kling AI, which raised $2.98 billion, followed by Manus with $500 million, Supabase with $150 million, Orochi Network with $8 million, and NEU Battery Materials with $7.6 million.
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Read original source: Singapore Business ReviewHP Human Physical Intelligence secured ¥10 million in debt financing to advance its robotics and deep tech initiatives.
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Read original source: The Raising SunPrinceton Digital Group, a Malaysian startup, secured RM5.1 billion in funding.
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Read original source: Wonsen NewsroomKling AI, a Southeast Asian startup, raised $2.98 billion in a Series E funding round.
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Read original source: TNGlobalThe Federal Court declared that Macquarie Superannuation Plan's Shield Master Fund contravened the Corporations Act, leading to compensation for affected investors.
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Read original source: Australian Securities and Investments CommissionSoutheast Asian startups raised $3.68 billion across 13 funding rounds in October 2026, a significant increase from September. Singapore-based Kling AI secured $2.98 billion in a Series E round, accounting for 81% of the monthly funding.
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Read original source: Business BearingsAsia-Pacific commercial real estate investment reached US$65.6 billion in Q3 2026, up 17.9% from the prior quarter. Cross-border investment rose 88.3%, with Singapore attracting significant capital inflows. However, rising debt costs may delay or reprice some deals.
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Read original source: Capital TimesAsia-Pacific commercial real estate investment reached US$65.6 billion in Q3 2026, marking the second-highest quarterly volume on record. Cross-border investment surged, with Singapore attracting significant capital inflows.
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Read original source: Knight FrankBank of Singapore introduced the Keppel Data Centres S64 Access Fund SP9, offering clients access to Keppel's third data centre fund and select investment opportunities across Asia-Pacific, including Singapore. The offering closed successfully, reflecting strong investor interest in digital infrastructure.
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Read original source: The Asian BankerAdvent International secured $30 billion for its global funds, including $27 billion for its 11th flagship fund and $3 billion for a new mid-market strategy fund. The firm has been expanding its presence in Australia, New Zealand, and the broader Asia-Pacific region, with recent investments in NZCR Group and several in India and Japan.
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