Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact backs Virdalis, MetaComp and dtcpay raise funding, PixVerse reaches unicorn status, and more

Written by Sudo Lim

Published on

17 Mar 2026

6 mins read

Virdalis, a Singapore-based biotechnology startup, has raised USD 700,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Wavemaker Impact to accelerate development of its duckweed-based animal feed platform. The company produces high-protein feed from Wolffia globosa, positioning it as a sustainable alternative to conventional inputs such as soy and fishmeal.