Agreements and Investments Highlights: Lenovo inks a $2 billion deal with Alat, a subsidiary of PIF; HSBC leads a Series A investment in Marketnode; Eight significant deals in China and India, among other investments.
In the dynamic world of technology and healthcare, recent developments have seen a flurry of investments across various regions.
LightWheel AI Secures Funding
LightWheel AI, a synthetic data company, has announced a successful pre-Series A funding round, bagging an eight-figure RMB sum. The funding round was led by Matrix Partners China, with continued support from existing investors MiraclePlus and Cherish Capital.
Disrupt Technology Ventures Launch Health Impact Fund
Disrupt Technology Ventures has launched the Disrupt Health Impact Fund, a new initiative aimed at providing Thailand's healthcare sector access to deep tech solutions. The fund's leadership includes Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul, and it has been featured in events like the GITEX Digi Health 2025 Supernova Pitch Competition in Thailand.
Heart Forever and Yunhight Microelectronics Technology Raise Funds
Heart Forever, a Tianjin-based provider of medical-grade sensors and blood pressure monitoring technology, has successfully completed a Series A funding round, raising an eight-figure RMB sum. Meanwhile, Yunhight Microelectronics Technology, a Sichuan-registered data storage solutions provider, has also closed a Series A round of financing.
Intelligent Analysis Service Secures New Funding
Intelligent Analysis Service (IAS), a spectral analysis technology company, has secured over RMB 100 million in a new round of financing. The round was jointly led by Fortune Capital and Genesis Capital, with Xianting Fund participating.
Sedemac Mechatronics Announces Funding Round
Sedemac Mechatronics, a deep tech enterprise specializing in control technology, has announced a USD 100 million funding round. The investment was jointly led by Xponentia Capital Partners, A91 Partners, and 360 One Asset.
Marketnode Secures Series A Funding
Marketnode, a Singapore-based digital market infrastructure company, has announced the first close of its Series A funding round. The investment was led by HSBC, with Temasek also contributing. As part of this deal, HSBC's global head of digital asset strategy, John O'Neill, will join Marketnode's board.
Lenovo's Expansion Plans in Saudi Arabia
Lenovo is making significant strides in the Middle East, with plans to establish a regional MEA headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The tech giant has also signed a USD 2 billion agreement with Alat, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This deal aims to support Saudi Arabia's renewable energy goals and Lenovo's net-zero target by 2050. Lenovo also plans to set up manufacturing facilities in Saudi Arabia.
These investments and expansions highlight the growing interest in technology and healthcare sectors across Asia and beyond. As these industries continue to evolve, we can expect to see more exciting developments in the near future.
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