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Collektr is a livestreaming community marketplace where users can buy, sell, and exchange collectible things in a secure environment.

<ul><li>Collektr, a livestream collectibles platform based in the Asia-Pacific region, has raised US$1.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by AC Ventures Malaysia.</li><li>The round also saw participation from The Hive Southeast Asia, Creador Foundation, and 18 unnamed angel investors.</li><li>This follows a seed round led by First Move, bringing the total investment to date to US$1.3 million.</li></ul>

Collektr, a livestream collectibles platform based in the Asia-Pacific region, has raised US$1.3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by AC Ventures Malaysia.The round also saw participation from The Hive Southeast Asia, Creador Foundation, and 18 unnamed angel investors.This follows a seed round led by First Move, bringing the total investment to date to US$1.3 million.

Collektr bags US$1.3M to expand livestream collectibles platform across APAC | e27

Turing Space is a global identity passport on blockchain that helps authorities certify credentials for counterfeiting and sustainability.

<ul><li>Turing Space, a Taiwan-based trust-tech company, has raised over US$3 million in a strategic funding round led by Profederal, a corporate counselling platform.</li><li>The company plans to use the capital to accelerate research and development of its digital identity infrastructure and expand its operations in Taiwan, Europe, and Japan, where it aims to develop more cross-border verification solutions.</li><li>A portion of the funds will also be used to hire new talent and enhance user experience in Taiwan.</li></ul>

Turing Space, a Taiwan-based trust-tech company, has raised over US$3 million in a strategic funding round led by Profederal, a corporate counselling platform.The company plans to use the capital to accelerate research and development of its digital identity infrastructure and expand its operations in Taiwan, Europe, and Japan, where it aims to develop more cross-border verification solutions.A portion of the funds will also be used to hire new talent and enhance user experience in Taiwan.

Turing Space nets US$3M to expand digital identity solutions globally | e27

BuzzAR is a software company pioneering interactive AI. Their AI Concierge product suite allows machines to communicate with humans through AI Avatars.

<ul><li>Singapore-based mixed reality and AI company BuzzAR has secured US$1.16 million in funding from the HSBC New Economy Fund.</li><li>The firm is using the money raised to expand its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly Saudi Arabia, where it has partnered with the tourism department.</li><li>Founded in 2018 by Bell Beh and Ken Lim, BuzzAR specialises in experiential engagements that bridge the gap between offline and online spaces for its clients.</li></ul>

Singapore-based mixed reality and AI company BuzzAR has secured US$1.16 million in funding from the HSBC New Economy Fund.The firm is using the money raised to expand its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly Saudi Arabia, where it has partnered with the tourism department.Founded in 2018 by Bell Beh and Ken Lim, BuzzAR specialises in experiential engagements that bridge the gap between offline and online spaces for its clients.

BuzzAR lands US$1.16M in funding to boost Saudi tourism with AI-driven travel companion | e27

FINFRA provides the necessary infrastructure and services for technology companies to embed financial services into their environment.

<ul><li>Indonesia-based lending infrastructure firm Finfra has received US$2.5 million in a funding round led by Cento Ventures.</li><li>Accion Venture Lab, Z Venture Capital, Matiss Ansviesulis (founder of Avafin), and existing investors also participated.</li><li>The company will use the new funds to expand onboarding capabilities for customers and target profitability. Additionally, Finfra plans to enhance its data analytics, scoring, and risk assessment products.</li></ul>

Indonesia-based lending infrastructure firm Finfra has received US$2.5 million in a funding round led by Cento Ventures.Accion Venture Lab, Z Venture Capital, Matiss Ansviesulis (founder of Avafin), and existing investors also participated.The company will use the new funds to expand onboarding capabilities for customers and target profitability. Additionally, Finfra plans to enhance its data analytics, scoring, and risk assessment products.

Finfra Secures US$2.5M to Power Indonesia’s Lending Ecosystem in New Partnership with Tyme Group|E27

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Douglas Kim

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<li>Tenstorrent is an AI chip company headed up by its CEO Jim Keller, a chip design legend who has previously worked at AMD, Apple, Intel, and Tesla.</li>
<li>Tenstorrent has received numerous funding from major Korean conglomerates including  Hyundai Motor Group and Samsung.</li>
<li>According to Tenstorrent, its Galaxy systems are nearly 1/3 less expensive than Nvidia's DGX system AI servers. </li>
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Tenstorrent is an AI chip company headed up by its CEO Jim Keller, a chip design legend who has previously worked at AMD, Apple, Intel, and Tesla.
Tenstorrent has received numerous funding from major Korean conglomerates including  Hyundai Motor Group and Samsung.
According to Tenstorrent, its Galaxy systems are nearly 1/3 less expensive than Nvidia's DGX system AI servers. 


Tenstorrent - To Chip Away Market Share from Nvidia?