Venture Capital stories
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
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Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.
Phase One closes $2.1m fund, backs 14 tech startups
Yesterday
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Phase One Ventures closes its early-stage NZD $2.1m fund after backing 14 startups, with 12 securing follow-on funding and creating 100+ jobs.
AppSignal secures $22 million to drive US & EU growth
2 days ago
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AppSignal raises $22 million in Series A to accelerate growth in the US and Europe, appointing Brandon Swalve as new CEO and opening a US office.
Asia-Pacific leads global tech talent as AI boosts job market
3 days ago
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digital transformation
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The Asia-Pacific region hosts the world's eight largest tech talent markets, each with over 500,000 tech workers, driven by AI growth and venture capital.
Krenovator secures seed funding to expand Southeast Asia tech hub
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Krenovator, a Malaysia-based AI tech talent platform, has secured seed funding from Ignite Asia to expand its reach across Southeast Asia and beyond.
Vividobots raises INR 1.47 Crores to boost high-rise automation
4 days ago
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Chennai-based startup Vividobots has raised INR ₹1.47 Crores to develop AI-powered robots for safer, more efficient high-rise building maintenance.
Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform
4 days ago
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Italian HR tech startup Skillvue secures USD $6.3 million seed funding to boost its AI-driven skills discovery platform, supporting global expansion plans.
Rod Squires named CloudBolt CEO post-StormForge deal
Last week
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virtualisation
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private cloud
CloudBolt Software appoints Rod Squires as CEO, following its acquisition of StormForge, aiming to enhance its AI/ML capabilities in cloud financial management.
NetFoundry gains USD $12 million funding for secure networking
Last week
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firewalls
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digital transformation
NetFoundry has raised USD $12 million in venture capital led by SYN Ventures, advancing its military-grade software-defined secure networking platform.
NetFoundry raises $12M to enhance secure networking
Last week
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
NetFoundry secures USD $12 million in first VC funding led by SYN Ventures, offering military-grade secure software networking to top US banks and global firms.
Raising capital? Here’s why some pitches fly and others flop
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Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.
Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
Last month
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.
SquareX raises USD $20M to boost enterprise browser security
Last month
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
SquareX raises USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance enterprise browser security with its Browser Detection and Response technology.
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QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Last month
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QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.
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
Last month
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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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cybersecurity
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public sector
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
Last month
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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.