Sprouts.ai has raised $9 million in a pre-Series A round co-led by True Global Ventures (TGV) and Accel, while Veramore has secured a pre-Series A funding round led by Rakuten Capital. Meanwhile, QAI Ventures has launched the inaugural cohort of its Singapore Quantum Accelerator.
Sprouts.ai raises funding led by TGV, Accel
Palo Alto-based Sprouts.ai has raised $9 million in a pre-Series A round co-led by True Global Ventures (TGV) and Accel, with participation from Kickstart Ventures, bringing its total funding to $14 million.
The AI-native startup provides revenue agents for B2B enterprises through a proprietary go-to-market (GTM) data layer, helping companies identify, engage, and convert customers using its AI-powered GTM Engine, which combines customer intelligence and automated workflows on a single platform.
The company said fragmented enterprise data and limited GTM data coverage remain key obstacles to AI adoption, particularly in Southeast Asia, where many global platforms offer less comprehensive datasets than in North America and Europe.
The new capital will be used to expand AI agent capabilities, deepen enterprise integrations, and grow the platform.
QAI Ventures launches Singapore Quantum Accelerator
QAI Ventures has launched the inaugural cohort of its Singapore Quantum Accelerator, the first programme of its kind in Singapore, marking the global venture capital firm’s expansion into the Asia-Pacific market to support the commercialisation of quantum technologies.
Supported by Enterprise Singapore and aligned with Singapore’s National Quantum Strategy, the accelerator aims to turn scientific breakthroughs into investable companies.
Selected from 63 applications across 12 countries, the inaugural cohort includes four startups—Quantum Logic (Netherlands), Qualia Therapeutics (Armenia), QPICs (United States), and Regenesis Materials (Indonesia). Each will receive a S$ 300,000 investment package, along with coaching and access to QAI Ventures’ global network.
Since establishing its Asia-Pacific headquarters in Singapore in September 2025, QAI Ventures said it has become one of the region’s most active investors in the quantum sector. Its portfolio companies have collectively raised more than $250 million in follow-on funding from investors including IBM, GitHub, Toshiba, and the European Investment Bank.
Veramore secures funding from Rakuten Capital
South Korean skincare startup Veramore has secured a pre-Series A funding round led by Rakuten Capital to support its international expansion, per a Tech In Asia report.
The company said the investment marks Rakuten Capital’s first backing of a K-beauty brand.
Founded by CEO Lee Yoo-joo in 2022, Veramore sells its skincare products in South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
The funding coincides with Veramore’s launch on Rakuten Ichiba, with the company planning to use Japan as a base for its broader international expansion.
Earlier, Veramore secured investment from global early-stage venture capital firm Strong Ventures.
