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Blue Fire AI Closes $9M, WILDER Raises $500K & Zeya Health Acquires ConnectLah
Japanese capital flows into Singapore's investment AI sector, Thailand's WILDER secures pre-seed funding, and Zeya Health expands its medical booking capabilities through acquisition.
02 Oct 2026
From Japanese investment in Singapore’s AI sector to fresh capital for Thailand’s consumer brands, this week’s Southeast Asian startup activity spans investment technology, healthtech and sports nutrition.
Blue Fire AI (Singapore) – Closed its latest funding round with USD 9M in total commitments, securing a minority investment from Japan’s Asset Management One (AM-One) under a commercial agreement with Mizuho Financial Group and AM-One.
WILDER (Thailand) – Raised USD 500K in pre-seed funding led by Sam Marks, Matt Diggity, Darkstar Venture Capital and Jasco Fitness. The startup develops electrolyte sachets tailored for athletes training in Southeast Asia’s heat and humidity.
Zeya Health (Singapore) – Acquired clinic-automation platform ConnectLah to expand its AI-powered medical appointment booking capabilities.