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Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace
Supply Chain

Directo secures AUD $2 million to boost pharmacy marketplace

Directo, a Melbourne-based B2B pharmacy marketplace, has raised AUD $2 million from sophisticated investors to support its ambitious expansion and growth plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
Australian councils partner with SurePact for grant management
Software

Australian councils partner with SurePact for grant management

Four regional Australian councils have teamed up with SurePact to overhaul grant management, aiming to replace outdated methods with a streamlined software solution.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Global Stories

Capital raising stories

NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances
Unified Communications

NBN Co raises USD $1 billion via US bond issuances

NBN Co raises USD $1 billion in US bonds, oversubscribed by USD $4.3 billion, aiming to refinance debt and expand green project investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Tiger Global invests $20 million into LiquidStack's Series B
Manufacturing

Tiger Global invests $20 million into LiquidStack's Series B

LiquidStack has secured a $20 million boost from Tiger Global in its Series B funding, raising the total to $35 million to enhance cooling solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
AI scribe Scribenote raises USD $8.2m to ease vet burnout
Artificial Intelligence

AI scribe Scribenote raises USD $8.2m to ease vet burnout

Amid a veterinary burnout crisis, AI medical scribe Scribenote raises USD $8.2m in seed funding to ease documentation burdens and improve vet care.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
EasyDMARC raises USD $20 million to boost global expansion
Email Security

EasyDMARC raises USD $20 million to boost global expansion

EasyDMARC secures USD $20 million in Series A funding led by Radian Capital to bolster global operations and enhance email security technology amid rising phishing threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
Purple Transform secures GBP £4.5m to expand AI analytics reach
Unified Communications

Purple Transform secures GBP £4.5m to expand AI analytics reach

Purple Transform raises GBP £4.5 million to expand AI data analytics in the West Midlands, led by Mercia Ventures. The funding will support new sectors and job creation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator
Hyperscale

crowdstrike, aws & nvidia launch cybersecurity accelerator

CrowdStrike, AWS, and NVIDIA team up for the second Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator, offering funding, mentorship, and up to USD $25,000 in AWS credits.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Fastn secures USD $2.6 million to advance composable architecture
HP

Fastn secures USD $2.6 million to advance composable architecture

Fastn secures USD $2.6 million in seed funding to enhance its composable architecture platform, led by LiveOak Ventures, Antler, and tech co-founders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate
Artificial Intelligence

Re-Leased raises USD $12.5 million to boost AI in real estate

Re-Leased, a New Zealand property software firm, secures USD $12.5 million funding led by Movac to boost AI capabilities, expand in the UK and US, and support investor liquidity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024
Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round
Hyperscale

Paris AI startup Steerlab raises USD $1.9 million in pre-seed round

AI startup Steerlab secures USD $1.9m pre-seed funding to enhance its platform automating RFP responses, aiming to attract top talent and scale sales in US and Europe.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Capital raising stories

N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network
EduTech

N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network

N4L has forged long-term partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees to enhance Managed Network services for New Zealand schools, starting March 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence
Unified Communications

Blackpanda secures USD $6.7m to boost Asia's cyber defence

Blackpanda raises USD $6.7 million to boost its cyber emergency services across Asia, enhancing its IR-1 solution and scaling operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to boost UK cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to boost UK cybersecurity

Bugcrowd partners with Cyber Vigilance to tackle UK cybersecurity skills shortage, leveraging Bugcrowd's hacker community for enhanced security services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios
Storage

HeyFlow secures GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios

HeyFlow has secured GBP £235,000 from Aer Venture Studios to enhance its platform, tackling workplace reproductive health issues and promoting gender inclusion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Transreport appoints new top executives, secures £10m funding round
Technology funding

Transreport appoints new top executives, secures £10m funding round

Transreport secures £10 million in funding, appoints new leadership to drive global expansion, aiming to make public transport more accessible for Disabled and older individuals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024
Warehow secures £2.1 million in Series A funding round
eBay

Warehow secures £2.1 million in Series A funding round

eCommerce fulfilment specialist Warehow has raised £2.1 million in Series A funding, led by the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II and Mercia Ventures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024