Entrepreneurship stories

As the deeptech sector gears up for an innovation boom, older female founders face systemic barriers despite their crucial experience and resilience.

As International Women’s Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in e-commerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

SimCare AI has secured USD $2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative AI-based healthcare simulation platform aimed at revolutionising clinical training.

OneUp Sales has successfully raised GBP £1.5 million to bolster its expansion into international markets, primarily targeting the United States.

Digital freight firm Zeus has appointed Jan Riethmayer as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer to lead its global AI strategy and expand Zeus Command AI.

Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.

Treyd has launched 'Advance.', a service enabling brands like Mino Market to convert invoices into immediate cash, enhancing cash flow in the UK and Sweden.

Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

Cardiff's Menna.ai is set to enhance UK small businesses' financial management with its AI-powered assistant, now inviting early access sign-ups.

EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.

Indosat has forged a three-year partnership with Wadhwani Foundation to enhance digital skills for one million Indonesian youths and nurture over 100,000 entrepreneurs.

With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, Indian business leaders urge reforms for MSMEs, cybersecurity, and urban infrastructure to drive growth and sustainability.

Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.

Dr Brian Williamson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh, a firm specialising in AI and R&D tax credits, to spearhead its growth strategy.

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

Sydney-based Simple Sellers, founded by ex-Amazon employees, guides businesses through Amazon's complexities with a tailored five-step framework.