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Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups
Small Business

Andiron launches accelerator to boost investor readiness for startups

Andiron Group and Lucrum Ventures launch an Investor Impact Accelerator to prepare Australian startups for funding rounds, growth and exit strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

BlackLine buys WiseLayer to boost AI finance agents
Digital Transformation

BlackLine buys WiseLayer to boost AI finance agents

BlackLine snaps up WiseLayer to embed AI agents in its Verity suite, automating complex close tasks and reshaping finance team workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal
Data Protection

Proofpoint seals USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity deal

Proofpoint completes USD $1.8bn Hornetsecurity takeover, bolstering its European footprint and push into MSPs and smaller businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Workday expands AI capabilities with Sana integration, Pipedream deal
Robotic Process Automation

Workday expands AI capabilities with Sana integration, Pipedream deal

Workday expands its workplace AI and enterprise knowledge capabilities by acquiring Sana and agreeing to buy Pipedream with 3,000+ third-party connectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase
Enterprise Resource Planning

Software Combined expands into Europe with WCC Group purchase

Software Combined broadens its European presence with WCC Group acquisition, marking its 13th global deal since 2020 and third in the region this year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Tinybeans to acquire Qeepsake for USD $2.7m, doubling subscribers
Market Growth

Tinybeans to acquire Qeepsake for USD $2.7m, doubling subscribers

Tinybeans will acquire US-based Qeepsake in an all-share deal worth USD $2.7m, doubling paid subscribers and boosting 2025 revenues by 85%.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
Showpad & Bigtincan unite under new CEO to drive AI sales growth
Customer Experience

Showpad & Bigtincan unite under new CEO to drive AI sales growth

Showpad and Bigtincan have merged under new CEO Apratim Purakayastha to lead growth in AI-powered sales enablement across 50 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan
Data Analytics

Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC
Data Analytics

Sidetrade acquires EzyCollect to expand AI Order-to-Cash in APAC

Sidetrade expands into Asia-Pacific by acquiring Australia's ezyCollect for EUR €37 million, targeting SMBs with AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth
Digital Transformation

Hedgehog lab buys Label Sessions to boost AI growth

Hedgehog lab has bought Label Sessions to build a full-stack innovation consultancy, linking AI delivery with a 500-strong global expert network.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Dec 2025
Accordion strengthens London CFO tech team for PE demand
Customer Relationship Management

Accordion strengthens London CFO tech team for PE demand

Accordion boosts its London CFO tech practice with three senior hires as European private equity ramps up pressure on finance systems.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan
Marketing Technologies

IDHL acquires Vervaunt with GBP £1.5 million AI investment plan

IDHL has acquired Vervaunt, adding over 70 experts and investing GBP £1.5 million in AI to boost eCommerce and digital marketing capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Dec 2025
Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise
Digital Transformation

Waracle acquires HackSoft to boost workforce and digital expertise

UK digital consultancy Waracle expands into Europe with the acquisition of Sofia-based HackSoft, boosting its workforce to 265 and enhancing tech expertise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
5 reasons we turned down a US$5 million acquisition
Enterprise Resource Planning

5 reasons we turned down a US$5 million acquisition

We turned down a US$5 million acquisition for our pre-revenue start-up, choosing global scale and long-term value over an early exit offer.

By Dr Aidan Gill • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Redsquid acquires Cyberseer to boost 24/7 cyber protection
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Redsquid acquires Cyberseer to boost 24/7 cyber protection

Redsquid acquires UK cybersecurity firm Cyberseer, enhancing 24/7 threat detection with proprietary automation and expanding its managed services portfolio.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager
Marketing Technologies

Topsort enters UK with Phuzion Media deal & new manager

US AI firm Topsort enters UK via Phuzion Media acquisition, appointing Stefano Biondi as General Manager to boost local retail media presence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025