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Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public

Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.

By Cate Hull • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Entrepreneur

Birchal crowdfunds $2.39 million, bolsters Australian startup ecosystem

Birchal, an Australian equity crowdfunding platform, has obtained $2.39m from a successful funding campaign, benefiting local startups. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

Hyperscale

Plerion becomes only Australian software firm with AWS Security Competency status

Australian cybersecurity firm Plerion secures exclusive AWS Security Competency status, affirming its cloud security prowess.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Hyperscale

Australian startup Leonardo.Ai raises AU$47m to revolutionise art ecosystems

Australian tech startup Leonardo.Ai raises AUD $47m to transform the art industry, after attracting seven million global users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023

Fintech

Australian fintech sector shows success but start-ups face steep entry barriers

Australia's fintech sector thrives, yet emerging start-ups battle daunting entry barriers, according to EY FinTech Australia Census report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023

Partner Programmes

Adyen introduces 'Capital' for timely funding of Australian SMBs

Adyen launches 'Capital' in Australia, addressing financial hurdles faced by small and medium-sized businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Capital raising stories

DevOps

Tech startup p0 secures $6.5m seed fund for software reliability solution

New tech start-up, p0, emerges from stealth with a unique approach to software testing, having successfully secured $6.5m seed funding led by Lightspeed Venture Partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Space Technologies

AiDash secures $50m for AI & satellite climate solution growth

AiDash, a satellite-first software solution provider for multiple industries, raises $50m in a bid to expand operations and boost combating climate-related threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Clean technologies

India-Japan Fund invests Rs. 400 Crore into Mahindra's mobility unit

India-Japan Fund invests Rs. 400 Crore in Mahindra and Mahindra's Last Mile Mobility, bolstering the company's sustainable transport goals in its first-ever investment act.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024

Power / Energy

DPO signs power purchase agreement for green Texas data centres

Green data centre operator, Digital Power Optimization, Inc., secures renewable energy supply through a PPA with a multinational provider, planning to directly harness wind power from Texas farms for its facilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Jan 2024

Application Security

Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost

Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Sales

AtomBeam hits $3 million target in StartEngine fundraiser

AtomBeam hits $3 million startup funding, showing strong investor faith in its game-changing data-shrinking tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Partner Programmes

Michael Harrison to steer UK Sales for Accelerated Payments

Michael Harrison, having vast experience in global banks and tech firms, joins Accelerated Payments as UK Sales Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

DevOps

RAD project marks impressive 2023 with donations & accolades

In 2023, the Recycle A Device (RAD) project achieved remarkable milestones, including donating 2,374 laptops and winning notable accolades.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023

Generative AI

Amelia named as leading AI provider in Everest Group AI Top 50

Amelia, a leading AI software company, has been recognised as a top AI provider in the inaugural Everest Group AI Top 50.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023

EduTech

Amazon pledges to provide free AI training to two million people by 2025

Amazon pledges to offer free AI training to two million people globally by 2025 as part of its 'AI Ready' commitment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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Health Technologies

Netsafe reveals growing online harm for New Zealanders

Netsafe's 2023 research reveals a sharp rise in harmful digital communications experienced by New Zealanders, with almost half of the Māori population and many under 30 falling victim.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023