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Pintarnya, an Indonesian startup, has raised USD 16.7 million in a Series A funding round led by Square Peg, with support from Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia &amp; India and East Ventures. The funds will be used to expand its platform for informal workers, offering job matching, upskilling, and collateral-backed loans.

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RoboSense reported Q2 2025 revenue of RMB 460 million, up 24.4% YoY, with <a href="/industry/robotics">robotics</a> sales surging 632% to RMB 150 million on strong LiDAR demand. Gross margin rose to 27.7%, and the company expects delivery volumes to climb in Q4 amid broader <a href="/industry/ai">AI</a> and robotics expansion.

Blitz Electric Mobility, an Indonesian logistics firm, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-Series A funding round led by Vynn Capital, with participation from Iterative Capital, Vinner Ventures, and individual backers including Balaji Srinivasan and Rajesh Venkatesh. The company reportedly tripled revenue in 2024.

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