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NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
Government

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target

The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m
Investment

Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m

Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025

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Velixo secures funds to boost ERP reporting & automation
Software-as-a-Service

Velixo secures funds to boost ERP reporting & automation

Velixo has secured significant investment from Elephant in a Series A funding round, aimed at bolstering its ERP-connected reporting capabilities within Excel.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
ClearGrid unveils USD $10m funding to reshape MENA debt
Fintech

ClearGrid unveils USD $10m funding to reshape MENA debt

ClearGrid has secured USD $10 million to launch an AI-driven debt collection platform in MENA, aiming to transform inefficient practices in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund
Supply Chain

Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund

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

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
Artificial Intelligence

Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences

Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March
Robotics

NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March

NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions
Customer Experience

Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding

On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.

By Libby Ryan • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025

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Velixo secures funding to accelerate ERP reporting growth
Software-as-a-Service

Velixo secures funding to accelerate ERP reporting growth

Velixo has secured Series A funding from Elephant to enhance its Excel-based ERP reporting solutions, aiming to drive innovation and growth in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025
ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
Artificial Intelligence

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps

A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join
Partner Programmes

IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join

As International Women's Day approaches, the stark inequality in business and investing demands collective action, highlighting the urgent need for gender parity.

By Alexandra Smith • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Web3 aims at mass adoption, but it won't happen without women
Crypto

IWD 2025: Web3 aims at mass adoption, but it won't happen without women

As the digital revolution gathers pace, women remain sidelined in the crypto landscape, threatening the mass adoption of web3 technologies.

By Martina Beg • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Breaking barriers: How I transitioned into Tech and why we need more women-led innovation
International Women's Day

Breaking barriers: How I transitioned into Tech and why we need more women-led innovation

Women comprise only 15% of tech startup founders globally, yet one woman's journey from architecture to tech seeks to change this narrative and inspire innovation.

By Katerina Joannides • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Funding isn't enough, we need to talk about ownership
International Women's Day

IWD 2025: Funding isn't enough, we need to talk about ownership

As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn't enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.

By Alicia Porter • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity
Digital Transformation

IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity

On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.

By Suneetha Uppalapati • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day 2025
Investment

IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day 2025

On International Women's Day 2025, female leaders in tech call for urgent action towards gender equality, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for systemic change.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025