Deals in brief: Neptune Robotics raises Series B funding, ThinkZone launches new Vietnam-focused fund, Velocitor acquires Nextbillion.ai, and more
Summary
This roundup covers several financing deals across robotics, fintech, climate tech, AI, and software-adjacent sectors. Neptune Robotics raised a USD 52 million Series B to expand its underwater hull-cleaning robots and AI-enabled service systems. Honest secured equity and debt financing to grow its digital-first credit card business, while RedotPay raised a strategic round to scale stablecoin payments and compliance infrastructure. The item also includes acquisitions and venture fund launches, including Velocitor Solutions' purchase of Nextbillion.ai and ThinkZone's new Vietnam-linked fund. Overall, the piece signals continued investor interest in software-enabled infrastructure, automation, and fintech platforms.
Funding
Amount
$52.0M
Total raised
Date
October 1, 2025
Announcement date
Investors
Senior, NICE Group, Lightspeed China Partners, Vertex Ventures, Galaxy Ventures, Village Global, Mizuho Bank, Addor Capital, Falcon Capital, ThinkZone, NAVER D2 Startup Factory, China Growth Capital, Innoangel Fund, Beautiful Mind Capital
Lead investors
Company
neptune-robotics.com
Funded company
Classifications
industries
Entertainment
applications
Web and Content Management
AskAI Classifications
Labels
IoT Software
SaaS
Smart City Software
Linked Companies
iSense Global
$1M to $5M