Venture Capital stories

NSW reveals innovation plan with AUD $27 billion target
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The New South Wales Government has launched the NSW Innovation Blueprint 2035, targeting an investment boost of AUD $27 billion and nearly 100,000 new jobs.

Velixo secures funds to boost ERP reporting & automation
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Velixo has secured significant investment from Elephant in a Series A funding round, aimed at bolstering its ERP-connected reporting capabilities within Excel.

ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps
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A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.

ClearGrid unveils USD $10m funding to reshape MENA debt
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ClearGrid has secured USD $10 million to launch an AI-driven debt collection platform in MENA, aiming to transform inefficient practices in the region.

Scalare Partners acquires Inhouse Ventures for AUD $1.3m
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Scalare Partners has acquired Inhouse Ventures for USD $1.3 million, enhancing its offerings to early-stage technology companies in Australia.

Motion Ventures launches USD $100m maritime tech fund
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Motion Ventures has unveiled its largest maritime technology fund yet, pledging USD $100 million to foster innovation and sustainability in the maritime sector.

Harmony raises USD $3 million to boost AI cyber defences
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Harmony Intelligence has raised USD $3 million to enhance AI-driven cyber defence technologies, tackling the surge of AI-enabled cyber threats.

IWD 2025: Gender disparity in business & investing is a fight everyone should join
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As International Women's Day approaches, the stark inequality in business and investing demands collective action, highlighting the urgent need for gender parity.

IWD 2025: Web3 aims at mass adoption, but it won’t happen without women
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As the digital revolution gathers pace, women remain sidelined in the crypto landscape, threatening the mass adoption of web3 technologies.

NVIDIA to host AI-focused GTC 2025 in San Jose, March
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NVIDIA has announced its GTC 2025 conference set for 17-21 March in San Jose, showcasing AI advancements with 25,000 attendees & 300,000 participants online.

Breaking barriers: How I transitioned into Tech and why we need more women-led innovation
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Women comprise only 15% of tech startup founders globally, yet one woman’s journey from architecture to tech seeks to change this narrative and inspire innovation.

IWD 2025: Funding isn’t enough, we need to talk about ownership
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As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn’t enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.

Instant raises $18 million to expand eCommerce solutions
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Instant, an eCommerce retention marketing platform, has secured $18 million in Series A funding, boosting its valuation to over $100 million.

IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding
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On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.

IWD 2025: Empowering women in tech: driving innovation through diversity
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On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.

IWD 2025: Voices of change: Women in tech advocate for gender equality on International Women’s Day 2025
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On International Women’s Day 2025, female leaders in tech call for urgent action towards gender equality, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for systemic change.

IWD 2025: Age, Experience, and Resilience: The Secret Edge of Female Founders in Deeptech
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As the deeptech sector gears up for an innovation boom, older female founders face systemic barriers despite their crucial experience and resilience.

IWD 2025: How Women are Transforming FinTech
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As women increasingly infiltrate the FinTech sector, their influence is reshaping the industry, challenging stereotypes, and improving financial outcomes globally.

OneUp Sales raises GBP £1.5m to expand in global markets
Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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OneUp Sales has successfully raised GBP £1.5 million to bolster its expansion into international markets, primarily targeting the United States.

PropHero secures AUD $25.1m in record Series A funding
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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PropHero has raised AUD $25.1 million in a landmark Series A funding round, marking the largest ever for an Australian property technology firm.