Asia startup funding hits $16.8B in Q3 2025, driven by AI and hard tech deals
Startups across Asia raised about $16.8 billion in Q3 2025, up ~20% from Q2. The rise was largely driven by AI, hardware & hard tech deals especially in semiconductor, robotics and deep-tech sectors. China led with over $6 billion, while India saw slower pace, dropping by ~22%. Investors remain optimistic on generative AI, robotics automation, and advanced materials startups. Hard tech startups working on chips, robotics, and automation attracted strong investor interest amid a globally competitive landscape.
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Asia startup funding hits $16.8B in Q3 2025, driven by AI and hard tech deals
Startups across Asia raised about $16.8 billion in Q3 2025, up ~20% from Q2. The rise was largely driven by AI, hardware & hard tech deals especially in semiconductor, robotics and deep-tech sectors. China led with over $6 billion, while India saw slower pace, dropping by ~22%. Investors remain optimistic on generative AI, robotics automation, and advanced materials startups. Hard tech startups working on chips, robotics, and automation attracted strong investor interest amid a globally competitive landscape.
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Asia startup funding hits $16.8B in Q3 2025, driven by AI and hard tech deals
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Asia startup funding jumps to $16.8B in Q3 2025, driven by AI, hard tech; India saw a 22% drop QoQ.
Startups across Asia raised about $16.8 billion in Q3 2025, up ~20% from Q2. The rise was largely driven by AI, hardware & hard tech deals especially in semiconductor, robotics and deep-tech sectors. China led with over $6 billion, while India saw slower pace, dropping by ~22%. Investors remain optimistic on generative AI, robotics automation, and advanced materials startups. Hard tech startups working on chips, robotics, and automation attracted strong investor interest amid a globally competitive landscape.
Startups across Asia raised about $16.8 billion in Q3 2025, up ~20% from Q2. The rise was largely driven by AI, hardware & hard tech deals especially in semiconductor, robotics and deep-tech sectors. China led with over $6 billion, while India saw slower pace, dropping by ~22%. Investors remain optimistic on generative AI, robotics automation, and advanced materials startups. Hard tech startups working on chips, robotics, and automation attracted strong investor interest amid a globally competitive landscape.