Funding stories
Adyen introduces 'Capital' for timely funding of Australian SMBs
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transparency
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partnerships
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capital
Adyen launches 'Capital' in Australia, addressing financial hurdles faced by small and medium-sized businesses.
Technical debt noted as major hurdle for CTOs by 2024, STX Next reports
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ransomware
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innovation
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it services
91% of CTOs see technical debt as their biggest challenge for 2024, according to a survey by STX Next. Capacity and security were also top concerns.
AI focus to drive global M&A activity upswing in 2024, says Gartner
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ai
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telstra ventures
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inflation
Gartner predicts that a renewed emphasis on technology, particularly AI, will boost the global M&A market in 2024 after a downturn in activity.
AI-powered assistant creator Tabnine raises $25m in Series B funding round
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innovation
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privacy
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developers
AI-assistant developer Tabnine raises $25m in a Series B round, taking total funding to $42.5m, led by Telstra Ventures.
Qatar & Singapore reinforce ties with joint innovation challenge
This month
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grants
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travel
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innovation
Qatar and Singapore boost bilateral relations with the launch of the Joint Innovation Challenge focusing on energy, sustainability and insurtech.
Payapps secures GBP £10.5 million CIBC IB investment for UK & Ireland expansion
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ireland
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payapps
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funding
Australia-based construction software firm, Payapps, has secured a £10.5m venture growth investment from CIBC Innovation Banking.
Prospa launches New Zealand's first SME lending app boosting business growth
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fintech
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business
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nz
Prospa, the Australian lender, launches New Zealand's first SME lending app to aid efficient cash flow management.
Zero Trust security goes mainstream, reveals Okta's 2023 report
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it infrastructure
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identity
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okta
Zero Trust security has now become mainstream, with 61% of organizations adopting the contemporary framework, according to the latest report by Okta.
Software firm xtype secures $10.8m funding amidst rising ServiceNow demand
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digital transformation
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innovation
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app store
xtype secures $10.8m in funding as demand for its agile software solutions in the ServiceNow market continues to surge.
WatchGuard unveils new AI-powered cybersecurity service to aid MSPs
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it infrastructure
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threat intelligence
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managed security services
WatchGuard Technologies presents WatchGuard MDR, an AI-driven, 24/7 Managed Detection and Response cybersecurity service designed for MSPs.
NetSuite selected by Cohere to gear up for rapid AI-fueled growth
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erp
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ai
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productivity
Cohere, an AI platform, has chosen to use NetSuite's cloud business suite to enhance productivity and support growth.
Accelerated Payments boasts fintech Success with £1.5B in advanced invoices
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fintech
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funding
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workforce
Dublin-based fintech, Accelerated Payments, has advanced £1.5bn in invoices, expanding its market share rapidly.
NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI
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it industry
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engineering
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nz
New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.
PerfectScale secures US$7.1 million for Kubernetes optimisation
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paas
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cloud services
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investment
The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to nearly US$10 million since its founding in March 2022.
Energy risk software provider Pexapark raises millions for global expansion
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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investment
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telstra ventures
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renewable energy
Pexapark secures €20m in Series C funding led by Telstra Ventures to bolster its renewable energy risk management software and advisory services.
Pixis raises USD $85 million in series C1 funding round
Mon, 18th Sep 2023
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ai
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digital marketing
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funding
Pixis, a codeless AI infrastructure company for marketing, has raised USD $85 million in its series C1 funding round.
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Prospa and Lend Capital partner on marketplace platform
Tue, 12th Sep 2023
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nz
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prospa
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funding
Prospa is entering a partnership with Lend Capital to bring its small business loans marketplace to New Zealand.
Pearler secures AUD $330K in funding for AI platform
Mon, 28th Aug 2023
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saas
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ai
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funding
Pearler, an innovative software start-up, has secured AUD $330,000 thousand in pre-seed funding from the South Australia Venture Capital Fund.
Xero opens Beautiful Business Fund to small businesses
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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xero
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innovation
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business
Xero announced submissions are now open and there are four categories Kiwi small businesses can put themselves forward for.
Confidence in New Zealand’s infrastructure under water
Thu, 24th Aug 2023
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it infrastructure
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nz
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funding
The annual Construction Industry Survey, in partnership with Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand, reveals cracks in New Zealand’s infrastructure.
Govt launches £50m fund to turbocharge UK as tech superpower
Fri, 28th Jul 2023
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government
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research
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emerging technology
The UK Government has launched the Research Ventures Catalyst fund, injecting £50 million to bolster cutting-edge research in tech and science.
Secure Code Warrior acquires USD $50 million funding
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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ai security
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investment
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funding
Secure Code Warrior is ushering into the next era in developer-driven security with a USD $50 million Series C funding round.
Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million for quantum sensors
Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
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funding
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right click capital
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quantum sensors
Nomad Atomics raises AUD $12 million to develop miniaturised quantum sensors for mining, underground resources and navigation.
Sensand receives large funding to drive smart farming
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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funding
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sensand
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investment
Carbon disruptor, Sensand, will help power a breakthrough in smart farming with a $6 million funding injection from Robert Costa.