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CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA expand global accelerator for AI security
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike, AWS & NVIDIA expand global accelerator for AI security

CrowdStrike, AWS and NVIDIA expand a global accelerator to support early-stage AI-driven cybersecurity startups with mentorship, funding and market access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland
Agricultural Technology

Bovonic gets new funding to launch QuadSense in UK & Ireland

Bovonic secures funding from Cultivate Ventures to launch its QuadSense mastitis screening device in UK and Ireland, expanding beyond New Zealand farms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Deel boosts global payroll tools & closes USD$300m round
Hybrid & Remote Work

Deel boosts global payroll tools & closes USD$300m round

Deel secures USD$300m funding to enhance its global payroll and workforce tools, aiming to simplify year-end tasks with AI and automation features.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov
Large Language Models

Blackpearl Group raises NZD $15.1m, eyes ASX dual listing in Nov

Blackpearl Group has raised NZD $15.1m in an oversubscribed placement ahead of its planned dual listing on the ASX next month, signalling strong investor confidence.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President & CFO for global growth

Hack The Box appoints Gibb Witham as President and CFO to drive global growth and enhance its cybersecurity workforce development platform.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia
Document Management

JAVLN raises AUD $6 million to boost AI & expand in Australia

JAVLN has raised AUD $6 million to advance AI integration and expand its cloud-based insurance software across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Sam Kroonenburg awarded for tech leadership & global impact
eCommerce

Sam Kroonenburg awarded for tech leadership & global impact

Sam Kroonenburg wins the 2025 Pearcey Victorian Entrepreneur Award for his tech leadership and global impact with ventures like Cuttable and A Cloud Guru.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives
Clean technologies

Xampla secures $14 million to scale plant-based plastic alternatives

Xampla has raised $14 million to scale its plant-based Morro materials, aiming to replace over 10 billion single-use plastic items within five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Molecular You raises $5 million to expand predictive health
Data Analytics

Molecular You raises $5 million to expand predictive health

Molecular You has secured $5 million to expand its predictive health platform, using a single blood test that analyses over 250 biomarkers across North America.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform
Fintech

Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform

Fintech firm Rillet secures USD $70 million to boost its AI-driven accounting platform, aiming to modernise ERP systems and accelerate financial processes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
JLL appoints new Asia Pacific leaders for energy transition team
Clean technologies

JLL appoints new Asia Pacific leaders for energy transition team

JLL appoints Andy Powell and JC Champalaune to lead its Asia Pacific Energy & Infrastructure team, boosting focus on energy transition across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cohere hits $7B evaluation after new USD $100M funding round
Risk & Compliance

Cohere hits $7B evaluation after new USD $100M funding round

Cohere raised USD $100 million, reaching a USD $7 billion valuation, to advance secure, compliance-focused AI for enterprises globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups
HSBC

HSBC launches Innovation Banking in New Zealand for scale-ups

HSBC has launched its Innovation Banking service in New Zealand, providing tailored funding and support for venture-backed scale-ups and their investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion
Fintech

New Zealand startups at Showcase raise nearly USD $2 billion

New Zealand startups pitching at Icehouse Ventures' Showcase have raised nearly USD $2 billion in funding over 15 years, boosting local innovation and jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
General Fusion raises CAD $30m to advance LM26 fusion program
Clean technologies

General Fusion raises CAD $30m to advance LM26 fusion program

General Fusion secures financing to advance its LM26 fusion project, aiming to pioneer zero-carbon fusion energy by mid-2030s with new Board appointments.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls
Artificial Intelligence

Two Canadians raise USD $6.3 million for AI automation in 911 calls

Hyper launches AI technology to manage non-emergency 9-1-1 calls, easing dispatcher workload, after raising USD $6.3 million funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments
Fintech

Yetipay raises GBP £3.5 million to boost growth in payments

UK payments firm yetipay has raised GBP £3.5 million to fuel growth and new products for hospitality and retail, boosting annual revenues sevenfold.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Moonvalley secures USD $84M to expand licensed AI video tools
Physical Security

Moonvalley secures USD $84M to expand licensed AI video tools

Moonvalley has raised USD $84 million to expand its ethical AI video tools, focusing on licensed content and supporting professional filmmakers and studios.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025