Tired of ads? Enjoy an ad-free experience by signing up.
👩‍🍳 How we use AI at Tech in Asia, thoughtfully and responsibly.
🧔‍♂️ A friendly human may check it before it goes live. More news here

Vertex-backed Singapore AI startup tops $350m financing

Acrab said on June 17 that it has received more than US$350 million in total financing since its founding in 2024.

The Singapore-headquartered startup developing agentic AI compute infrastructure.

The startup said Vertex Ventures SEA & India and Vertex Growth were early backers. It also said it has launched a first-generation chip and software platform called GΞLIX. The platform is designed to support local large language models for agentic AI workloads.

Acrab said the capital will speed up platform development, support research and development. It will also expand collaborations with global technology partners, and strengthen its presence in international markets.

The company’s international expansion plans come as Singapore has stepped up export-control enforcement around advanced semiconductors and AI-related technologies. Authorities also issues  additional compliance guidance in April.

🔗 Source: Acrab Inc

Stay ahead in Asia’s tech landscape

You've reached your 2 free content limit for the month. Sign up for free to read the full story.

🏄 For casual readers / 👶 Free

Basic

US$0

Free forever

Get instant access to this article and more every month

0 premium content

Unlimited news briefs

5

5 articles

Ad-free reading experience

Just US$0 per day

⌛Sign up in 20s. No payment details needed.

📖 For learners / 👍 Starter

Lite

US$4.92/month

Billed annually at US$59/year

Get instant access to this article and more every month

4

4 premium content

Unlimited news briefs & articles

Ad-free reading experience

Just US$0.17 per day

Cancel anytime

Our subscriber community includes professionals from these companies:

Stay updated on the go with our mobile app.

Get latest insights with smoother, more personalized experience through TIA mobile app.