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Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

A recent report reveals that over 55% of Australian family businesses are investing in technology, demonstrating resilience and commitment to growth amid economic challenges.

Boman Group has appointed Eva Zhuang as a Partner, making her the first woman in the role, as the firm prepares to launch new funds in 2024.

As women increasingly shape financial landscapes, fintech firms have a crucial opportunity to design tailored solutions that meet their unique needs and aspirations.

DeepL has unveiled Clarify, a new feature aimed at improving interactivity in AI translations for businesses, enhancing user engagement and precision.

Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

Straker and IGUAZU have unveiled SwiftBridge, an AI tool aimed at helping Japanese firms meet new bilingual financial reporting regulations by 2025.

Seventy-five per cent of banks are set to increase investment in risk technology, as a global report highlights rising priorities amid macroeconomic challenges.

Applications are now open for the Momentum Accelerator's National Security & Dual-Use Technology Cohort, offering up to USD $400,000 for startups.

Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.

Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

The Asia Pacific data centre sector is set to need USD $116.2 billion in investment over the next five to seven years to meet burgeoning demand, says a new report.

Amplitude has reported a fourth-quarter revenue of USD $78.1 million, reflecting a 9% rise, while expanding its customer base to 591 clients above USD $100,000 in ARR.

The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.

Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

Hurdle has unveiled ambitious global partnerships and a USD $20 million AI diagnostics platform aimed at transforming precision health by 2025.

Twine has secured USD $1.5 million from Airtree Ventures and investors, aiming to enhance its AI platform that turns customer interactions into actionable business insights.

Atturra forecasts impressive first-half earnings for fiscal 2025, with estimated revenue of AUD $140-142 million, reflecting a 26-28% increase from last year.