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Deals in brief: ExceedData secures pre-Series B financing, Healius sells Lumus Imaging, India sees flurry of funding deals, and more

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GITEX Global 2025 wraps in Dubai with strong turnout and new editions on the horizon

Deals in brief: Tim Draper invests in Ryder, Verta raises seed funding, Xendit acquires Payex, and more

In China, the outdoor boom is starting to look more like a fashion cycle than a lifestyle shift