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PropHero secures AUD $25.1m in record Series A funding
Generative AI

PropHero secures AUD $25.1m in record Series A funding

PropHero has raised AUD $25.1 million in a landmark Series A funding round, marking the largest ever for an Australian property technology firm.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Segi Fresh to invest in Mandalay's agritech for Malaysia
Agricultural Technology

Segi Fresh to invest in Mandalay's agritech for Malaysia

Mandalay Venture Partners has secured its first strategic investor as Malaysia's Segi Fresh joins its agritech portfolio to enhance fresh food supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Ikonz Studios secures funding for global AI expansion
EduTech

Ikonz Studios secures funding for global AI expansion

Ikonz Studios has secured strategic Pre-Series A funding from prominent investors, bolstering its innovative AI-driven digital experiences and global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans
Data Privacy

MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans

MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Future AGI secures USD $1.6m to boost AI accuracy tools
Robotics

Future AGI secures USD $1.6m to boost AI accuracy tools

Future AGI has secured USD $1.6 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI lifecycle management platform, co-led by Powerhouse and Snow Leopard Ventures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion
Supply Chain

BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Applied Labs secures USD $4.2 million to boost AI solutions
Data Analytics

Applied Labs secures USD $4.2 million to boost AI solutions

Applied Labs has secured USD $4.2 million in funding to enhance AI solutions, aiming to improve business operations and customer support reliability.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Pipeshift secures USD $2.5m for AI efficiency boost
Platform-as-a-Service

Pipeshift secures USD $2.5m for AI efficiency boost

AI infrastructure startup Pipeshift has secured USD $2.5 million in seed funding for its innovative platform aimed at streamlining AI deployment efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit
Data Analytics

Databricks secures USD $10bn funding, USD $5.25bn credit

Databricks has secured USD $10 billion in Series J funding and a USD $5.25 billion credit facility to enhance its AI capabilities and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection
Unified Communications

SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection

Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

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IWD 2025: How Women are Transforming FinTech
Fintech

IWD 2025: How Women are Transforming FinTech

As women increasingly infiltrate the FinTech sector, their influence is reshaping the industry, challenging stereotypes, and improving financial outcomes globally.

By Julia Raubishke • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
StackAdapt secures USD $235m for global expansion effort
Artificial Intelligence

StackAdapt secures USD $235m for global expansion effort

StackAdapt has raised USD $235 million to accelerate its global expansion, bolstered by key investments from Teachers' Venture Growth and Intrepid Growth Partners.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Agricultural Technology

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

By Darren Ward • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
EduTech

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates

The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Government support gaps hinder UK tech innovation growth
Grants

Government support gaps hinder UK tech innovation growth

An expert panel has raised concerns about government support for UK tech innovation, highlighting gaps that threaten the growth of SMEs seeking R&D funding.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Boba Mint acquires 50% stake in Werd Studios for USD $2.55M
Investment

Boba Mint acquires 50% stake in Werd Studios for USD $2.55M

Boba Mint Holdings plans to acquire a 50% stake in Toronto's Werd Studios for USD $2,550,000, aiming to enhance its blockchain gaming initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Edge Total Intelligence secures CAD $5m private placement
Digital twins

Edge Total Intelligence secures CAD $5m private placement

Edge Total Intelligence has successfully raised CAD $4,999,490 through a private placement, aiming to enhance its AI-powered Digital Twins technology.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025