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Fearn launches AI patent firm for startups after USD $5.5m
Gaming

Fearn launches AI patent firm for startups after USD $5.5m

Startups could file patent applications in days after Fearn raised USD $5.5 million to offer fixed-fee AI prosecution services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Grace Chung named grand winner in Women in AI awards
Robotics

Grace Chung named grand winner in Women in AI awards

Recognition for more than 50 finalists highlighted women's growing influence in Asia-Pacific artificial intelligence as Grace Chung took the top prize.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover
Data Protection

Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover

CyberCatch's continuous compliance tools will be folded into Datavault AI's data platforms if the all-cash deal wins approvals.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Executive Recruit names leaders for life sciences, AI
Digital Transformation

Executive Recruit names leaders for life sciences, AI

Rising demand for board-level hires in the UK and US has prompted the search firm to expand specialist coverage after client demand jumped 120%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
Bios Life emerges with USD $25 million seed & Tempus deal
Data Privacy

Bios Life emerges with USD $25 million seed & Tempus deal

A crowded oncology technology market stands to gain a new rival as the Boston-based start-up targets continuous monitoring for 40 million high-risk Americans.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2026
Outlier Space raises USD $7.35m to build reusable capsules
Space

Outlier Space raises USD $7.35m to build reusable capsules

The Auckland start-up will use the funds to develop capsules for microgravity research and manufacturing as demand grows for orbital access.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Software-as-a-Service

Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis

Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026

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Elita launches 24/7 vet telehealth for dogs in Australia
Health Technologies

Elita launches 24/7 vet telehealth for dogs in Australia

Cost-conscious dog owners in Australia can now get round-the-clock veterinary advice linked to their pet's medical record and test results.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Last month
Cambridge Consultants says barriers stifle deep tech
Robotics

Cambridge Consultants says barriers stifle deep tech

Deep tech projects are being slowed by risk-averse governance and short funding horizons, leaving many ideas stuck before commercialisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Clinibase named among Fast Company innovation winners
Software-as-a-Service

Clinibase named among Fast Company innovation winners

The honour highlights Clinibase's rapid scaling, as its clinical trial software and recruitment teams now use live data to cut delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Icehouse Ventures showcases Kiwi startups in Auckland
Space

Icehouse Ventures showcases Kiwi startups in Auckland

A record turnout underlined growing confidence in New Zealand's startup scene as founders pitched space, medtech and energy ideas to investors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
British Business Bank backs Zinc Science-for-Impact Fund
Artificial Intelligence

British Business Bank backs Zinc Science-for-Impact Fund

Up to GBP £46 million in public backing should help Zinc reach a GBP £70 million close and fund 80 UK deep tech start-ups.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Rillet raises USD $100 million at USD $1 billion valuation
Software-as-a-Service

Rillet raises USD $100 million at USD $1 billion valuation

The funding doubles the accounting software group's total raised to more than USD $200 million as customers adopt AI tools for finance teams.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Craif raises USD $33 million & names Chief Medical Officer
Health Technologies

Craif raises USD $33 million & names Chief Medical Officer

The cash will fund US research, a pancreatic cancer study and preparations for a urine-based cancer test launch as the company ramps up in America.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Aug 2026
Cambridge Tech Week names five startup pitching finalists
Wearables

Cambridge Tech Week names five startup pitching finalists

The shortlist highlights UK startups in biotech, energy, health and AI as investors and buyers look for scalable technology beyond Cambridge.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award
Software-as-a-Service

EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award

The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Jagex moves Cambridge HQ to Granta Park office hub
Gaming

Jagex moves Cambridge HQ to Granta Park office hub

The relocation gives the RuneScape maker a larger, sustainable base as Cambridge landlords court more than just life science tenants.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026