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1337 Ventures Becomes Malaysia’s First Microsoft for Startups Champion Network
1337 Ventures has partnered with Microsoft to empower Malaysia’s startups with essential tools, mentorship, and funding opportunities, launching The Leet Launchpad to showcase high-potential startups and provide a platform for growth and investment.

SigIQ.ai’s AI Tutor Breaks Records, Aims to Democratize Elite Education
Berkeley startup SigIQ.ai emerges from stealth with $9.5M funding after its AI tutor aces India’s toughest exam. It aims to deliver personalized, elite education globally through GenAI, transforming access to tutoring.

AIQ Secures $340M Contract with ADNOC to Deploy ENERGYai for AI-Driven Optimization
AIQ, a Presight company, secures a $340M contract with ADNOC to deploy ENERGYai, leveraging AI to optimize upstream operations. The technology will enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and support ADNOC’s sustainability goals across its oilfields.

Coinhako Joins TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets to Enhance Wholesale Crypto Liquidity
Singapore-based Coinhako partners with TP ICAP’s Fusion Digital Assets, expanding institutional crypto liquidity. This collaboration strengthens wholesale trading infrastructure amid rising institutional demand for digital assets.

ICD and Asia Alliance Bank Launch $25M Islamic Financing for Uzbekistan’s SMEs
ICD and Asia Alliance Bank have signed a $25M Islamic financing facility to support SME growth in Uzbekistan. This initiative strengthens their partnership and aligns with ICD’s mission to boost private sector development and economic resilience.

Calculus Group Signs ₹1000 Crore AI-Powered Rural Development MoU with HRDS INDIA
Calculus Group partners with HRDS INDIA in a ₹1000 crore AI-driven initiative to transform rural India, introducing smart sanitation, IoT infrastructure, and sustainable ecosystems, impacting over 7 crore families and advancing India's Vision 2047.