Startups stories

CFOs seize direct control of cloud and AI bills as start-ups see infrastructure swallow up to 40% of revenue and squeeze margins.

OpenAI launches its first Asia Pacific OpenAI for Countries plan in Australia, pairing sovereign AI infrastructure with major skills drives.

Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.

Canada and Germany launch a Digital Alliance to deepen ties on AI, quantum tech and digital infrastructure, targeting higher productivity.

Denmark switches on a sovereign AI platform atop its Gefion supercomputer, aiming to unlock DKK 55 billion in public-sector gains by 2040.

A viral festival clip of a top influencer sipping from a pink Huski champagne flute has sent global demand for the Kiwi drinkware brand soaring.

Women leaders and emerging engineers headlined the 2025 TechWorks Awards in London, as UK deep tech celebrated talent and diversity.

GovHack’s 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.

Xsolla and HP join forces to support over 100,000 aspiring game developers globally with free courses and mentorship to launch studios.

Hyvä has made its Magento front-end solution free and open source, aiming to help smaller retailers worldwide access advanced eCommerce technology.

Unlimited Industries raises USD $12 million to automate US infrastructure construction, cutting costs and timelines with AI-driven design and delivery.

Paris-based Gradium raises USD $70 million to launch an AI voice platform offering expressive, low-latency, multilingual voice interactions for enterprises and developers.

Canadian merger and acquisition activity is set to surge in 2026 as domestic startups gain favour, driven by local firms seeking labour-saving tech solutions.

The UK Autumn Budget boosts FinTech investment but lacks long-term plans for AI, cybersecurity, and manufacturing resilience, say industry leaders.

Firgun Ventures launches with $70m fund to back early-stage quantum tech firms, aiming to scale innovations in computing, sensing and cryptography globally.

Techcombank funds Vietnam's National A.I. Challenge with $1 million scholarships to boost local AI talent and digital innovation nationwide.

London launches the Global Growth Market, a new stock exchange to ease public listing for established growth firms, with trading slated for 2026.

ThoughtSpot has unveiled StartupSpot, a programme offering early-stage firms AI analytics integration for USD $12,999 per year, aiding data-driven product features.

Manchester’s fintech sector, now worth over GBP £1 billion annually, hosts FinTech North’s conference highlighting innovation, diversity, and growth in the region.

Google DeepMind has launched its first Southeast Asian lab in Singapore to advance AI research and support regional language, culture, and innovation initiatives.