The facility is the first-ever Indian defence manufacturing plant in Africa, which marks an important milestone reflecting the growing global footprint of India’s defence industry under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative, the ministry said.
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Penang deeptech startup, Nvsion, raises seed funding from Cambrian Fund to advance Malaysia’s AI-powered industrial vision technology
Built a proprietary Synthia Vision AI Platform, which uses a hybrid of AI and rule-based algorithms Beyond semicon, sees opportunities to extend its platform into other advanced manufacturing sectors Nvsion Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based deeptech startup specialising in AI-powered Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions, today announced that it has successfully completed a multi-million ringgit seed round, without disclosing the amount. The sole investor in the round is Cambrian Fund, a venture capital fund focused on Industrial 4. 0 themes, marking the funds inaugural investment. With its focus on the semiconductor sector, Cambrian Fund is managed by Southern Capital Group with anchor investors Khazanah Nasional, through its Dana Impak fund and the co-founders of ViTrox Corp Bhd (bottom pic). The funding will be deployed to accelerate Nvsion’s growth across several key areas, including advancing its product development and rollout, recruiting top-tier talent, and expanding its customer base. Nvsion was founded in Feb 2025 by Jeffrey Chung Wai Loong, as Managing Director, and three co-founders, who together bring 46 years of deep technical experience to the fore. The startup develops advanced AOI solutions that are critical for ensuring high precision, improving quality, and increasing efficiency in the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) segments. Beyond semiconductors, Nvsion also sees significant opportunities to extend its platform into other advanced manufacturing sectors where precision and throughput are critical, such as advanced electronics, automotive, and medical devices. The company’s core technology is its proprietary Synthia Vision AI Platform, which uses a hybrid of AI and rule-based algorithms for high-speed industrial applications. “Securing this first round of funding is a defining moment for Nvsion,” said Jeffrey. “We are honoured to welcome Cambrian Fund as our first investor. Their backing not only validates our vision and technology but also gives us access to world-class expertise and networks. With their support, we are confident in our ability to deliver greater innovation, expand our world-class customer base, and contribute to Malaysias emergence as a leader in advanced manufacturing.” The investment aligns with Cambrian Fund’s strategy to back technology companies in Southeast Asia with exceptional founders and a clear path to market leadership. “We launched Cambrian Fund to back visionary founders building the next generation of global technology leaders,” said Kenneth Tan, CEO of Southern Capital Group, the manager of Cambrian Fund. “We are proud and excited to partner with Jeffrey and his team. Nvsion’s advanced, software- first approach to machine vision is set to make a significant impact in a critical and rapidly growing part of the Industrial 4. 0 landscape. We are confident in their potential to scale and become a market leader, and we look forward to supporting them on their transformative journey.”.
Saatvik Green Energy’s ₹900cr IPO now open: Should you bid?
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Punjab Police bust interstate cybercrime racket, 38 arrested
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Apple renews lease, expands office space in Mumbai’s BKC
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Will Apollo Tyres Break The Curse Of Team India Sponsors? Bold ₹579 Cr Deal Signals Big Ambitions & Bigger Risks
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Motilal Oswal Settles Front-Running Allegations By SEBI With ₹34.85 Lakh Payment
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Cathie Wood Backs $300M Solana Deal on Italian Soccer Team Owner
The post Cathie Wood Backs $300M Solana Deal com. Solana (SOL) gains attention as Brera Holdings, a NASDAQ-listed football ownership company, rebrands to Solmate following a $300 million investment led by ARK Invest and Abu Dhabis Pulsar Group. The firm plans to accumulate the cryptocurrency and pursue a dual listing in the UAE, driving a surge in its share price and broader market interest. Cathie Wood Endorses $300M Acquisition Brera Holdings, an Ireland-based multi-club football operator with assets in Italy, North Macedonia, Mozambique, and Mongolia, is shifting strategy after obtaining a $300 million private investment led by ARK Invest and Pulsar Group. The capital will enable the company, soon to be renamed Solmate, to begin stockpiling Solana (SOL) tokens. Shares in Brera surged dramaticallyat one point nearly 600%before closing around 225% higher following the announcement. This approach echoes models used by firms that build substantial crypto treasuries, notably MicroStrategy, which has raised equity and debt to acquire roughly $75 billion in bitcoin. In parallel with the announcement, SOL has experienced an upward price movement. Over the past seven days, SOL rose about 8. 5%, reaching roughly $247. 50 at the time of writing. This gain reflects renewed market interest tied to Solmates strategy. Solana(SOL) Price : BeInCrypto Marco Santori, formerly with Kraken and Pantera Capital, has been appointed CEO of Solmate, stating that the company intends to be more than a simple crypto treasury. The board also includes economist Arthur Laffer, whose involvement appears to have been a catalyst for Cathie Woods participation. Cantor Fitzgerald served as advisor in the private placement. Breras football operations have had mixed.
L.A. cookie shop owner sees profits crumble under tariff burden
Lara Adekoya says her Los Angeles bakery is now paying $50 to $100 more per bag for premium ingredients imported from countries around the world due to President Trump’s tariffs. Elise Preston reports.
‘Dabangg’ director labels Salman ‘criminal’; says actor had ‘unflattering image’
Filmmaker Abhinav Kashyap, who made his Bollywood debut with the blockbuster Dabangg, has once again accused actor-producer Salman Khan and his family of being “proven criminals.”.