Latest from Entrepreneur Asia Pacific: Page-8

News and Trends

Lab-Grown Diamond Startup Ethera Raises INR 25 Cr From BlueStone

The fresh capital will be largely used to expand its physical retail footprint.

News and Trends

Elevate Now, Satlabs, and Preventify Raise Fresh Funds

The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds.

News and Trends

Java Capital Launches Third Fund with INR 400 Cr Target for Deeptech Startups

The fund plans to invest in around 15–20 startups, with initial cheque sizes in the range of INR 6–8 crore, while setting aside capital for follow-on rounds.

News and Trends

Eversource Capital-Backed Radiance Renewables Secures USD 100 Mn Equity Funding

The fresh funds will be used to develop greenfield solar projects, hybrid wind-solar assets, behind-the-meter installations, battery storage solutions, and interstate transmission projects across industrial states.

News and Trends

Aramya Parent DSLR Technologies Secures INR 80 Cr in Series A Round

Existing backers Z47 and Accel India led the Series A funding round.

News and Trends

Petcare Startup Supertails Raises USD 30 Mn Funding Led by Venturi Partners

The round also saw participation from Nippon India Alternative Investments, Titan Capital Winners Fund, and existing investors Fireside Ventures, RPSG Capital Ventures, Sauce VC and Saama Capital.

News and Trends

Olyv Secures USD 23 Mn Series B Funding Led by Fundamentum

The round also saw participation from SMBC Asia Rising Fund, the corporate venture capital arm of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), one of Japan's largest banking groups.

Health & Wellness

Manage Entrepreneurial Stress with This Lifetime Art Therapy App for $40

These 15-minute guided sessions can help business owners build resilience and reduce anxiety.

Cryptocurrency / Blockchain

Solo Bitcoin Mining: Your Next Passive Income Play

These compact devices let you participate in Bitcoin's network without warehouse-level costs.

Branding

The Personal Branding Myth That's Overwhelming CEOs — and the Reality That Simplifies Everything

Here's the minimum effective visibility required for CEOs to build trust, credibility and authority without sacrificing their time or focus.

Starting a Business

Mastered Your Craft? Now Master This One Skill That Determines Whether Your Business Thrives or Just Survives.

Successful selling requires adapting your message to the outcomes your customer cares about, not the features you built.

Growing a Business

Retail Expansion Isn't Scary — Here's 6 Ways to Make It Work for You

Let's face it, retail expansion can be a daunting process, but it doesn't have to be. Here are some tips every founder can find useful along the path from direct-to-consumer to retail darling.