Venture Capital stories
Nebius to expand AI cloud operations, Singapore eyed as hub
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Nebius is expanding its AI infrastructure into Southeast Asia, choosing Singapore as a hub to boost regional AI adoption and startup support.
PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025
5 days ago
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The PR Group has been appointed the exclusive communications partner for Founders Forum Asia 2025, set to take place in Singapore, featuring Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.
Salus Ventures appoints Dr Shane Arnott as Senior Advisor
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Salus Ventures has appointed Dr Shane Arnott to its Strategic Advisor Program, enhancing its mission to bolster Australia's defence technology and resilience.
AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
AI startup founders earn more despite industry decline
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A new report reveals that AI startup founders earn a median salary of USD $90,000, 20% more than their peers, despite a wider downturn in pay.
Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
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Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.
Velixo secures funding to accelerate ERP reporting growth
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Velixo has secured Series A funding from Elephant to enhance its Excel-based ERP reporting solutions, aiming to drive innovation and growth in the sector.
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.