Bengaluru-based Practo has acquired analytics platform Enlightiks in a cash-and-stock deal valued at US$13.9 million. Post acquisition, the entire 50 member team of Enlightiks will join the company to form the Analytics Business Unit within Practo.

Floship Global e-commerce raises a US$3.5 million funding round. The company plans to use the investment to accelerate technology development and serve more customers on a wider variety of e-commerce platforms.

A startup firm in Japan, ALE that aims to paint the sky with artificial meteors and shooting stars through a project called Sky Canvas is now a step closer with US$ 6 million funding to launch its project in 2018.

1mg Technologies acquired MediAngels for an undisclosed amount in cash and stocks to enter specialty doctor consultations, corporate health services and insurance partnerships.

Gobi-backed Triip partners with Booking.com has formed a strategic partnership to provide an authentic local experience offerings which will give traditional lodging's a competitive edge.

A Singapore-based startup, Rewardz managed to raise US$2 million from Japan's Benefit One. The fund will be used to fuel profitability and a possible market expansion plan into Japan.

Tokyo-based ANGLERS, a fishing record application has managed to secure tens of millions of yen from 500 Startup Japan and Ignis to build a fishing analysis function and a C2C marketplace allowing users to sell the fish they caught.

After operating in Singapore for one and a half years, Airfrov, an online platform connecting travelers and buyers - sees the opportunities to expand into Indonesia and compete with local players.

Apache Zeppelin raises a US$4.1 million Series A round led by Vertex Ventures and the former NFLabs has also revealed a new name, rebranding itself to Enterprise analytics company, ZEPL .

YouthsToday.com, a platform that connects students with corporate sponsors for events has become one of the top 20 picks in K-Startup Grand Challenge, receiving US$33,719 in grant and investment.