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$40 million raised for Australian tech companies and ecosystem
Cloud Services

$40 million raised for Australian tech companies and ecosystem

Over half of the fund was raised through a heavily strategised fundraising and launch effort that was aimed at a select group of investors in late 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023

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Venture Capital stories

OpenOcean reveals 13 new unicorns with 2023 Automation Market Map
IT Automation

OpenOcean reveals 13 new unicorns with 2023 Automation Market Map

New data shows private investment in enterprise automation firms has already exceeded 2022, as Europe continues to trail the US.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
Aussie companies make it to latest round of Peak XV
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie companies make it to latest round of Peak XV

Peak XV, the largest venture capital firm in India and Southeast Asia, has announced its ninth cohort of Surge, featuring 32 founders across 13 companies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Former SGX Senior Managing Director appointed ADDX Chairman
Blockchain

Former SGX Senior Managing Director appointed ADDX Chairman

Global private market exchange ADDX has appointed former senior managing director at the Singapore Exchange, Chew Sutat, as its chairman.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2023
HLV and RBV launch accelerator to empower next era of Web3
Accelerator

HLV and RBV launch accelerator to empower next era of Web3

Horizen Labs Ventures (HLV) and Red Beard Ventures (RBV) have announced the launch of Denarii Labs, a tokenomics accelerator for Web3 projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
Atomic.io appoints new CEO to lead growth
Software Development

Atomic.io appoints new CEO to lead growth

Atomic.io appoints new CEO, Duncan Journee, to lead growth as they continue to expand in Australia and New Zealand with major enterprise clients.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
Versa Networks appoints Dan Maier as CMO
Software-as-a-Service

Versa Networks appoints Dan Maier as CMO

Versa Networks, a unified secure access service edge (SASE) provider, has hired Dan Maier as its new Chief Marketing Officer.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
Investment opportunities to see a return to growth in 2023
Health Technologies

Investment opportunities to see a return to growth in 2023

The year 2022 was a tale of two stories in the venture companies industry, according to a new report from Telstra Ventures. .

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023
Telstra Ventures announces closure of third Fund
Investment

Telstra Ventures announces closure of third Fund

Telstra Ventures has announced it has closed its third Fund in an effort to further drive business growth and success.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2022
CyberArk launches $30M investment fund to advance security
AI Security

CyberArk launches $30M investment fund to advance security

CyberArk has announced the launch of CyberArk Ventures, a $30 million global investment fund dedicated to advancing the next generation of security disruptors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security
Investment

Kasada raises $23m, continues to revolutionise bot security

The company states it plan to use the Series C funding to further accelerate its sales and grow its development, support and marketing departments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Dec 2021
How the best tech deals get done using tech
Document Management

How the best tech deals get done using tech

Venture capital (VC) is a massive global industry, with record funding for startups, but tech isn't usually a factor. That's starting to change.

By Steve Baxter • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?
Human Capital Management

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Globalization Partners?

Globalization Partners revolutionizes international hiring process with its technology, enabling companies to onboard staff in minutes.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email
Email Security

Check Point researchers uncover how to steal $1 million by email

Check Point researchers reveal intricate email scam by Chinese hackers, stealing USD $1 million meant for an Israeli startup from a Chinese VC firm.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter
Blockchain

Blockchain revenues to near US$10B despite 2018 crypto winter

This year blockchain is starting to find its feet as innovators find the use-cases that suit the specific areas in which it can provide value.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Venture Capital stories

The Icehouse Welcomes New Heavy-Hitting Board Members
Not for profit

The Icehouse Welcomes New Heavy-Hitting Board Members

New Zealand business growth organization, The Icehouse, welcomes Two new board members, Lindsay Zwart and Steven Joyce.

By Laura Valencia • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2023
Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage
Robotics

Kiwi robot climbs the world venture capital stage

Top tech investors support global expansion of the world's first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments from Invert Robotics.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019