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Hong Kong Tech Pavilion Showcases 61 Startups at CES 2026
Hong Kong features its largest-ever tech pavilion at CES 2026 with 61 companies in AI, robotics, healthtech, and sustainability, including CES Innovation Award winners like Widemount Dynamics Tech's Smart Firefighting Robot. Events include product launches such as GumAI oral healthcare and DRESIO AI physiotherapy.
The pavilion highlights early-stage and mature ventures aiming for global markets.
Seoul Business Agency Supports Record 70 Startups at CES 2026
19 Seoul institutions unite to back 70 startups at CES 2026, including 17 CES Innovation Award winners. This marks a record effort to promote Korean innovation on the global stage.
The pavilion emphasizes collaborative startup support.
Pakistan Startup Funding Rises to $36.6M in 2025
Pakistani startups raised $36.6 million across 10 disclosed equity rounds in 2025, up from $22.5 million in 2024 but below peak levels. Fintech led with deals like Haball’s pre-Series A and Metric’s $1.3M seed; healthtech followed with MediQ’s $6M Series A.
Female-led startups secured 24% of funding.
Crypto VC Investments Surge to $49.75 Billion in 2025
Venture capital in crypto reached $49.75 billion in 2025, signaling strong institutional confidence. This unprecedented surge highlights growing interest in blockchain and digital assets.
Investments reflect optimism for 2026 growth.
Action&Link Secures Seed Funding from ZhenFund
Shanghai-based Action&Link, focusing on intelligent somatosensory game peripherals, raised several million yuan in seed funding from ZhenFund. Founded in 2023 by post-95s entrepreneur Rong Sijia, funds will expand team and achieve mass production.
The startup won top prize at Xiaohongshu Developers Conference.
LatentForce Raises $1.7M Seed for AI Software Modernization
LatentForce, an AI platform for enterprise code migrations, secured $1.7M seed co-led by Ideaspring Capital and Yali Capital. The funding accelerates agentic AI-driven software modernization.
Announced December 19, 2025.
US CAN STARTUP Invests in North American Deep Tech
US CAN STARTUP announced investments in Kalino Bio and AllScale.io, expanding into North American deep tech. As a cross-border VC firm, it targets high-growth startups.
Announced December 23, 2025.
Telcoin Raises $25M, Eyes 2026 Breakout with eUSD
Telcoin secured $25M funding in 2025 amid 109% TEL price surge, planning eUSD adoption and expansions in 2026. Focus includes personal/business accounts and emerging market remittances.
Listings on Uphold and Topper boost liquidity.
MediQ Healthtech Startup Lands $6M Series A
Pakistan's MediQ raised $6M in Series A led by Rasmal Ventures and Joa Capital, highlighting healthtech momentum. Part of $36.6M total 2025 funding rise.
Investors show interest in digital health.
CES 2026 Highlights Innovators and Keynotes
CES 2026 (Jan 6-9) features global startups, keynotes like Caterpillar CEO and Oura CEO, over 400 sessions. Emphasizes AI, tech debuts, and business momentum.
Essential for entrepreneurs eyeing breakthroughs.
ETHGas Debuts Ethereum Blockspace Futures with $12M Seed
ETHGas launched Ethereum's Blockspace Futures Market with $800M commitments and $12M seed led by Polychain Capital. Targets blockchain infrastructure innovation.
Announced December 19, 2025.