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(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched the Agentic Services Protocol (ASP), an open-source standard designed to enable AI assistants to interact seamlessly with ecommerce and service platforms. Built on top of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, ASP introduces new capabilities for real-world … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Accel have announced the first cohort of startups selected for the Atoms X LeapTech programme, an initiative aimed at supporting early-stage companies developing breakthrough technologies across sectors such as climate infrastructure, space, aerospace and healthcare. Selected … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus hosted its first global technology showcase, Prosus Forward, to present a strategic vision for the future of ecommerce built around AI agents and intelligent digital assistants. The event demonstrated how the company plans to connect its ecosystem … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Zapia has secured new funding, bringing total capital raised to $19.3 million, with Prosus Ventures making its second investment in the company. The funds will accelerate the launch of Zapia Max, an AI assistant capable of autonomously executing … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Flink has secured around US$100 million in new funding led by Prosus, with Btomorrow Ventures joining as a new investor. The capital will support targeted expansion and operational investments in Germany and the Netherlands following industry consolidation in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus Ventures has led a US$5 million Seed funding round in Qureos to support the expansion of its AI-driven hiring platform. The system unifies sourcing, screening and interviewing into a single solution powered by its Iris assistant, enabling … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has signed a three-year Global Partnership Agreement with Amazon Web Services to accelerate AI adoption across its portfolio companies in Latin America, Europe, and India, enabling businesses such as iFood, OLX, PayU, Despegar, eMag, and Just Eat … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and leading digital platform companies launched global principles for the platform-enabled economy at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026. The framework outlines a shared commitment to responsible innovation and fair platform-based work, structured around access and … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Urban Company after the home services platform listed on NSE and BSE at a $3 billion valuation. Prosus, an investor since 2021, retains its ~7% stake as the company enters a … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Nxt Museum partnered to create a three-month artist residency in Amsterdam dedicated to exploring intent-driven AI and its cultural, emotional, and societal implications. The residency connected artists with Prosus data scientists and Nxt Museum mentors to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus Ventures has led a $3.6 million seed round in Orbii, an AI-powered embedded credit infrastructure platform that enables financial institutions and B2B platforms to launch SME lending products across MENA. The round, which also included VentureSouq, DASH … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus and Dealroom.co’s new report introduces “Agentic AI”—autonomous, decision-making systems poised to become digital coworkers. Mapping over 1,500 agents across sectors, it shows that coding agents have achieved early market fit and that fully autonomous AI employees are … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched AI House Amsterdam, a campus-style hub embedded in its Zuidas headquarters, to bolster Europe’s transition from AI adopter to innovator. Backed by over $100 million in annual AI investments and partnerships with Techleap, AI on … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus Ventures led part of a R$20 million (~$4 million USD) Series A round into Ursula, a Brazilian deep-tech company creating the “Artificial Life Engine.” Founded by an Emmy®-winning team from Pixar, Unity, Blizzard, and Google, Ursula’s platform … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has appointed Nico Marais as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for both Prosus and Naspers Group, with immediate effect. Nico, who has over 25 years of experience within the Group, including as interim CFO since December 2024, has … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched its global Internship Programme, offering graduate students and early-career professionals hands-on experience within its global tech ecosystem. Open to MSc-level candidates and above, the programme features flexible three to six-month placements either for academic credit … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) SpotDraft, an AI-driven contract lifecycle management (CLM) platform for in-house legal teams, raised $54 million in Series B funding led by Vertex Growth Singapore and Trident Growth Partners, with prior investors Prosus Ventures, Xeed VC, and Arkam Ventures … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus believes that Europe has the necessary elements—top-tier technology talent, innovative research, and a flourishing startup scene—to create a league of Big Tech companies capable of competing with the leading tech giants from the US and China. A … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Prosus N.V. and Naspers have announced the appointment of Fabricio Bloisi as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Group, effective from July 1, 2024. Fabricio, the former CEO of iFood, brings extensive experience in scaling technology companies … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Kismet, a healthcare startup, has secured $8.2 million in seed funding led by Prosus Ventures and Airtree Ventures, bringing its total financing to $10.8 million since its founding in February 2023. The funding will accelerate Kismet’s mission to … Read the full press release →