Fundraising stories

UpCover has raised $19 million to expand its digital commercial insurance brokerage, aiming to disrupt Australia's $20 billion market.

Mahdi Yahya, CEO of Ori, urges the UK to create its own cloud computing infrastructure amid GBP £6.3 billion investments from industry leaders.

Paloma Capital has unveiled its second tech fund, targeting AUD $25 million to invest in high-growth startups across Australia and New Zealand.

NetApp partners with the Children’s Cancer Institute as Presenting Partner for the CEO Dare to Cure Challenge, aiming to raise USD $1.8 million for research.

Paladin Capital Group has appointed Nazo Moosa as Managing Director for its European operations to enhance investment and fundraising capabilities.

Podeo secures USD $5.4 million in Series A funding, led by Oraseya Capital, to accelerate podcast discoverability and monetization for over 100,000 creators globally.

Fiverr's new Financial Services Vertical targets startups with critical finance roles, reflecting a 7.7% industry growth. The platform now offers nearly two dozen specialty financial services, from asset valuation to fractional CFOs.

Quantum scientist James Wootton joins Moth as Chief Scientific Officer, aiming to revolutionise the creative industries with advanced quantum computing.

Talent RISE raises a whopping $89,172 through the 'Step Up Challenge' to fund initiatives aiding young people in overcoming employment barriers.

Employees from Telehouse raised GBP £6,000 for First Love Foundation and Leaders in Community by participating in the Saucony London 10K run, aiming to bolster vital support services in Tower Hamlets.

Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.

Two Google Cloud experts from Appsbroker CTS abseiled 27 floors in Amsterdam, raising EUR €2,105 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation at Google's Rope for Hope.

Katana's Steve Rielly talks IT security, global reach, and a new initiative donating 15% of DMARC revenues to support New Zealand Paralympians.

RecycleSmart raises $1.15m from 1014 investors as demand for its innovative waste management services doubles. Expansion set to boost Australia’s recycling efforts.

After a year of significant growth, global embedded insurance provider INSHUR has appointed Clayton Carol, former VP of Finance at Better, as its first CFO.

Golden Gate Ventures elevates Angela Toy to COO, reflecting the firm's expansion commitment and solidification of its leadership in global startup ecosystems.

AI security and management firm, Cohesity, partners with NVIDIA to facilitate generative AI use and enhance data insights, integrating NVIDIA AI Enterprise into the Cohesity Gaia platform.

Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).

Australian tech firm Re-time Pty Ltd unveils retimer 3, a pioneering product designed to redefine sleep wellness with smart mobile app integration and next-gen wearable technology.

Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.