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HSBC has expanded its innovation banking arm in Singapore, pledging $1.5 billion to lend to start-ups and growing tech companies as part of a wider global strategy. The bank’s specialized unit, originally launched in 2023, now supports over 900 bankers serving clients in the U.S., UK, Australia, India, Hong Kong, mainland China and more. HSBC’s…
A new startup called Lore has secured $1.1 million in pre-seed funding to build a search platform designed specifically for fandoms. The platform helps users explore deep dives into their obsessions — with fan theories, cultural context, and even connections across their interests. Founded by Zehra Naqvi, Lore aims to create a personalized “graph of…
Wave Function Ventures, a newly launched deep tech fund, has closed $15.1 million in its first round to back ambitious startups tackling areas like aerospace, robotics, and advanced energy. Founded by Jamie Gull, a former aerospace engineer and investor, the fund plans to deploy capital across seed and pre-seed rounds, targeting innovations that require long…
